Cellulite is a very common, harmless skin condition that
causes lumpy, dimpled flesh on the thighs, hips,
buttocks and abdomen. The condition is most prevalent in
women. Many people try, with variable success, to
improve the appearance of their skin through weight
loss, exercise, massage and creams marketed as a
solution to cellulite. Medically proven treatment
options are available as well, though results aren't
immediate or long lasting.
Symptoms
Cellulite looks like dimpled or bumpy skin. It's
sometimes described as having a cottage cheese or orange
peel texture. You can see mild cellulite only if you
pinch your skin in an area where you have cellulite,
such as your thighs. Cellulite that is more severe makes
the skin appear rumpled and bumpy with areas of peaks
and valleys. Cellulite is most common around the thighs
and buttocks, but it can also be found on the breasts,
lower abdomen and upper arms.
Causes
Little is known about what causes cellulite. It involves
fibrous connective cords that tether the skin to the
underlying muscle, with the fat lying between. As fat
cells accumulate, they push up against the skin, while
the long, tough cords pull down. This creates an uneven
surface or dimpling. In addition, hormonal factors play
a large role in the development of cellulite, and
genetics determine skin structure, skin texture and body
type. Other factors, such as weight and muscle tone
affect whether you have cellulite, though even very fit
people can have it.
Risk factors
Cellulite is much more common in women than in men. In
fact, most women develop some cellulite after puberty.
This is because women's fat is typically distributed in
the thighs, hips and buttocks — common areas for
cellulite. Cellulite is also more common with aging,
when the skin loses elasticity.
Weight gain can make cellulite more noticeable, but some
lean people have cellulite, as well. It tends to run in
families, so genetics might play the biggest role in
whether you develop cellulite. An inactive lifestyle
also can increase your chances of having cellulite, as
can pregnancy.
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Herbal remedies
that help with Cellulite |
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Horse chestnut-30
capsules-Take one capsule a day
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Bladderwrack-30
capsules-Take one capsule a day
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Ginkgo biloba-30
capsules-Take one capsule a
day
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Milk thistle-30
capsules-Take one
capsule a day
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Dandelion-30
capsules-Take one capsule a
day (Dandelion
is one of the vital herbs for cellulite
reduction because it effectively flushes
toxins out of the body. This will
ultimately help the body to begin
rebuilding cells and tissue that had
been saturated with and damaged by
toxins and other waste matter.)
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