Cellulite affects most women sometime in their life. Sometimes it happens to men - usually when they are overweight - but women are thought to be more prone due to the higher fat content in their bodies. While cellulite is often associated with being overweight, there is not an exact correlation with some thin women experiencing the condition.
Many women are surprised to find out that celebrities and other famous women suffer from cellulite. This is because the media often portrays these women as being perfect, covering up the imperfections with makeup.
The cause of cellulite is found right below the layer of skin. Here, there is thin pockets of fat which are contained in honeycomb like structures. If this fat begin the bulge from this honeycomb then cellulite starts and dimpling appears on the upper side of the skin.
While cellulite is mostly seen in the thighs, hips and buttocks it can also be found in other areas of the body like the back, stomach and even the neck. The occurrence of this condition is often related to the genes that you have inherited. This is why slender women can still suffer from cellulite even if they don't have much excess fat.
While genes are a major cause environmental factors can also be a major risk for the condition. Things such as smoking, being overweight and drinking too much alcohol can increase you risk of developing cellulite. Other risk factors including a slow metabolism, dehydration, spicy foods, certain medication (including the contraceptive pill) and not enough exercise.
Age is another major risk factor. As a woman gets older the skin begins to lose its strength and elasticity, and the structure that keeps the fat underneath the skin in place starts to lose its ability to secure the fat.
These risk factors give you an insight in to how to reduce cellulite from those parts of your body they are affecting. Start by drinking more water, developing an exercise plan and eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. Stop consuming foods with high calories or fat content, and avoid caffeine.
It is important that when you start to exercise that you use both the cardio equipment and weights. Toning your muscles will help to set a solid foundation for the fat beneath the skin and stretch the skin to reduce the appearance of those dimples.
If you like you can try other treatments like creams and lotions, massage or laser therapy. There is a wealth of information available on these different cellulite treatments and with a little bit of research you will find out which treatment is best for you. - 15266
Many women are surprised to find out that celebrities and other famous women suffer from cellulite. This is because the media often portrays these women as being perfect, covering up the imperfections with makeup.
The cause of cellulite is found right below the layer of skin. Here, there is thin pockets of fat which are contained in honeycomb like structures. If this fat begin the bulge from this honeycomb then cellulite starts and dimpling appears on the upper side of the skin.
While cellulite is mostly seen in the thighs, hips and buttocks it can also be found in other areas of the body like the back, stomach and even the neck. The occurrence of this condition is often related to the genes that you have inherited. This is why slender women can still suffer from cellulite even if they don't have much excess fat.
While genes are a major cause environmental factors can also be a major risk for the condition. Things such as smoking, being overweight and drinking too much alcohol can increase you risk of developing cellulite. Other risk factors including a slow metabolism, dehydration, spicy foods, certain medication (including the contraceptive pill) and not enough exercise.
Age is another major risk factor. As a woman gets older the skin begins to lose its strength and elasticity, and the structure that keeps the fat underneath the skin in place starts to lose its ability to secure the fat.
These risk factors give you an insight in to how to reduce cellulite from those parts of your body they are affecting. Start by drinking more water, developing an exercise plan and eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. Stop consuming foods with high calories or fat content, and avoid caffeine.
It is important that when you start to exercise that you use both the cardio equipment and weights. Toning your muscles will help to set a solid foundation for the fat beneath the skin and stretch the skin to reduce the appearance of those dimples.
If you like you can try other treatments like creams and lotions, massage or laser therapy. There is a wealth of information available on these different cellulite treatments and with a little bit of research you will find out which treatment is best for you. - 15266
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