A whopping 90% of women and 10% of men have cellulite. It’s something that women can get away with when they’re young if they have a normal weight, yet weight gain is not the only cause of cellulite. Why do we get cellulite and what can we do about it?
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Cellulite is just fat beneath the skin and the fat appears bumpy because it is pushing against connective tissue, causing the skin to pucker and dimple. The sad truth is that even skinny people have cellulite. Losing weight may reduce cellulite, but it won’t get rid of it completely. Reasons why cellulite is more visible than on others may include:
- Thickness of your skin and color
- Poor diet
- Total body fat
- Dehydration
- Fad dieting
- Slow metabolism
- Hormone Changes
What can you do?
Cellulite Creams
There are many types of creams that you can use on problem areas where cellulite is more visible. There are creams that say they dissolve fat and smooth out skin, but there’s little evidence that shows that they work well. A firming cream that contains caffeine and hyaluronic acid may help disguise cellulite for up to 8 hours.
Spray Tan
There are several types of moisturizers that have tanning properties, as well as sprays that you can use to get a fake tan. Cellulite hides well under darker skin tones or tanned skin.
Skin Brushing
Celebrities pay hundreds of dollars to get their skin brushed, which boosts circulation and plumps the skin, making it look smoother. You can get the same effect at home for a fraction of the cost with a good salt scrub and brushing your skin in the shower.
Exercise
Having low body fat and firm muscles helps make cellulite less obvious. Doing squats 3 times a week can help firm your butt and thighs, which helps reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Eat Better
Eating healthier does great things for your health and skin, including hiding your cellulite. Eating fruits and vegetables, as well as drinking plenty of water can help your skin keep hydrated and firm.