So What Causes Cellulite, And What Can You Do About It?

Cellulite is a skin condition that affects 80% of women, and looks a bit like an orange peel with dimples appearing on the bottom, thighs, stomach, and legs.

A common mistake is to assume that to get cellulite you must be overweight. Thin and fit women also suffer from visible cellulite signs. It generally forms around the thighs, buttocks, legs, and stomach forming what looks like cottage cheese or orange peel. Cellulite is the result of many factors, not just body fat.

So what causes cellulite?

It’s interesting that so many women have cellulite, but have never understood what cellulite is and what causes it.

The steps to the cause of cellulite are these 4 steps:

Cellulite - Step 1

The blood vessels that feed the skin cells start to become week and no longer carry the needed nutrients to the skin. This can happen because of genetics, poor diet, not enough exercise, and other toxins. Because the blood vessels are weak, water accumulates around the fat cells causing the collagen and elastin to break down.

So then, the fat cells begin to clump together, and you see this as irregular skin.

Cellulite - Step 2

The weak skin cells allow these fat cells which are clumped together to make it to the surface layer of the skin, making it even more obvious.

This results in what looks a lot like orange peel.

Cellulite - Step 3

These fat cells continue to swell and push even closer to the surface. Then hard fibrous bands of tissue collect around the fat cells.

The orange peel then starts to look more like pinched skin.

Cellulite - Step 4

The bands of fibrous tissue thickens over time, which and now these cellulite lumps look like dimples. They can even cause pain.

What can you do to get rid of your cellulite? Although there is no cure, there are certainly things you can do to reduce the appearance of your cellulite. It all begins with a good diet, plenty of water, and adequate exercise, which helps keep the skin cells strong and hydrated.

Plus use a cellulite cream that's proven to work.

When you do this, you'll be glad you did and then other women will really want to know what your secret is.