What Is Cellulite And How Is It Caused

By Evelyn Black


If you are worried about unattractive cellulite that seems to be most prone for women in the butt, thigh and calves then you will find this article very informative. Learning what causes cellulite and how to get rid of cellulite are the first steps in eliminating it. Cellulite is not just for fat or overweight people. Thin women have cellulite as well.

What The Heck Is Cellulite?

The lumpy bumpy look of cellulite is something we are all familiar with and we all know how hard it is to remove it. But what exactly is cellulite? The correct medical version of cellulite is adiposis oedematous. In other words it is fat. But the fat is not the real cause of cellulite. What causes the bumpy texture is that when the clumps of fat which are below the skin push again the connective tissue it pops up underneath the skin causing the skin to look uneven. The fat eventually grows larger and as it does it spread further and further across the area of your skin causing more and more cellulite.

If you can imagine baking a tray of buns and as they begin to rise the overflow the top of the pan, and they keep expanding and getting larger. There is no where for those buns to go so they press up against each other and literally double in size. You are left with a nice tray of buns which oddly enough looks like the uneven texture of cellulite! This is the same result of the underlying fat pressing up against your skin...it causes the bumpy look we all hate.

When we are younger the connective tissue is nice and smooth and very elastic. But once puberty hits, hormones come into play making your skin stiffer and less elastic. As we age the outer layer weakens making the cellulite more visible. Anyways, however we can explain it still doesn't change the fact that neither you or I like cellulite. Millions are spent each year trying to get rid of it and it affect 85% of women whether they are thin or overweight.

Why Women Have Cellulite More Than Men

Women's skin is generally thinner than a man's skin. The epidermis in a male is much thicker, so when that body fat is pressing against the skin, it doesn't change the connective tissue in the same way as it does with a woman.

Another reason is because male and female skin is different. The female fat cells sit within side by side rows, so when the fat expands it is pushed upwards, like squeezing icing out of a tube. It just pops out at the top. A male's fat cells are contained in a criss-crossed pattern. The space inside each criss cross is much smaller, so it doesn't pop out the top in the same way. A man will tend to create a big blob of fat if it does penetrate the connective tissue.

Wearing tight underwear constricts the blood flow in your lower half. This causes cellulite to develop much quicker. You don't have to go so far as big baggy underwear but something that is a little loser and allows blood flow will go a long way in reducing cellulite.

What Is The Cause Of Cellulite?

Being a woman is the major reason for developing cellulite for the reasons already stated. Men generally do not suffer from having cellulite. But there are a couple other reason. Diet: Having a diet rich in complex carbohydrates, with lean protein and good fats will greatly improve your skin. A poor diet stresses the body and the skin causing failure of some type. Lymph Glands: The lymphatic drainage system is meant to remove excess fluid and waste from our tissues. Waste products begin to accumulate in the tissue if there has been damage. Hormones: Cellulite usually begins developing when a young girl reaches puberty and her hormones begin to fluctuate. This can be the case at any other time in a woman's life when there are changes in hormones, such as pregnancy and menopause. Genetics: Look at your mom or grandmother and see if they had cellulite. If they did chances are you will develop it. There are other factors at play here such as if you have a slow metabolism, poor circulation and how the fat in your body is distributed.

How to Prevent Cellulite

A healthy diet is the first step in preventing or getting rid of cellulite. Fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein and good fats will help you remove the toxins from your body. Toxins are stored in fat cells, which expands the fat cell causing the cellulite. Stop smoking, not just to get rid of cellulite, but for better general health. Start the day with a glass of hot water mixed with the juice of one lemon, this cleanses the liver, and continue to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Your diet accounts for 80% of how you look. Exercise and genetics play a small but important role as well.




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