Cellulite is condition of the skin that affects as many as 90% of women and a number of men as well. Cellulite occurs when connective tissues underneath the skin do not hold in the underlying fat. This results in an unattractive dimpled appearance on the skin which we refer to as  cellulite. Cellulite often develops around the abdomen, pelvic region, buttocks, and legs as this is where we accumulate a lot of fat cells

There aren’t any truly harmful effects to your health from developing cellulite. It tends to be more of an inconvenience and cause self esteem issues for those that issues with cellulite.

The reason that cellulite affects women on a far greater level than men is because the estrogen in females causes them to naturally store more fat, know as lipids, in their bodies. These lipids stored in fat cells are to provide the body with energy and be released when needed. However, toxins and other factors can interfere with the release of lipids and causes the cells they are stored in to swell.

The swelling can cause the enlarged fat cells to group together and push up against the connective tissues underneath the skin. This causes the skin dimples and the “orange peel” texture of cellulite.

There are a wide variety of products on the market today which claim to remedy cellulite. Many products consist of topical treatments which alone are ineffective in the treatment of cellulite. There are also creams available which contain herbs, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins.  These can help the skin to become healthier and softer which allows the body to help repair itself.

Creams which contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatories are more effective when treating cellulite as they stimulate the flow of blood. The areas which are affected by cellulite are usually dry and damaged therefore needing additional moisture, increased blood supply and protection. The appearance of cellulite can be reduced temporarily by increasing moisture to the affected area. It needs to be remembered cellulite needs to be treated from the inside as well as the outside.

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