Cellulite

Cellulite is superficial fat which grows in stages over a period of time. It is caused by the protuberance of subcutaneous fat into the dermis creating an undulating dermal-subcutaneous fat junction adipose tissue. Cellulite is actually a fantasy name for collections of fat which push against the connective tissue beneath a person's skin, that causes the surface of the skin to dimple or pucker and look cumbrous.

Cellulite is the lumpy substance similaring cottage cheese. The most common areas of the body affected by cellulite are the buttocks, hips, thigh and betimes the lower abdomen, nape of the neck, and upper parts of the arms.

There two types of cellulite. The first type of cellulite is from any ‘pinch' or ‘constriction' of tissue in the thighs or buttocks. The second type of cellulite is the ‘mattress' or ‘orange peel' complexion which a woman may have in her natural stance or when lying down, which is referred to as cellulite.

Cellulite is a "cosmetic" condition which happens mainly in women. It strikes women but very few men, probably because of a difference in cell structure between men and women. Another causes of cellulite including high intake of toxins, such as coffee, and alcohol and lack of exercise may increase the prevalence of cellulite. The cellulite behooves more severe as the androgen deficiency worsens in these males. Cellulite is not correlated to being overweight; average and underweight people also get cellulite. Cellulite is a liberalistic condition that can get worse over time and with age.

Causes of Cellulite

The common causes and risk factor's of Cellulite include the following:

High intake of toxins, such as coffee, and alcohol.
Heredity can lead to cellulite.
Lack of exercise may increase the normalcy of cellulite.
Obesity.
Cigarette smoking can also lead to cellulite.
Crash diets increase the chance of cellulite because the body supposes it's starving and by attempting to compensate, it assists in cellulite formation.

Symptoms of Cellulite

Some sign and symptoms related to Cellulite are as follows:

The skin hurts when touched.
Dimpled and pitted look mostly found on the hips.
Bruises appear very easily.
The feeling of tightness and tenderness can be appeared on the skin when pinching.

Treatment of Cellulite

Here is list of the methods for treating Cellulite:

Different supplements like herbs, minerals and vitamins can be taken to decrease cellulite.
Drink plenty of water and eat routine daily helpings of fresh fruit.
Special creams, gels, washcloths and sponges can be applied to remove the cellulite.
Take regular vigorous exercise.
Bath liquids, body wraps, massagers and toning lotions can also be applied.
Try rubbing a good quality aloe vera cream into the cellulite-affected areas.

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