The Truth about Cellulite:

Got Cellulite?? It’s good to know you aren’t alone

 Cellulite affects nearly 90% of women at some point in their lives regardless of age, shape and race. As common as cellulite is, there is a lot of false information about what it is, what causes it, and how to get rid of it.

Cellulite occurs due to hormonal effects  and build-up of fat in the lower skin layers, water retention around this area of underlying fat deposits begin to push through layers of collagen and connective tissue cause to shrink and give your skin “orange peel” appearance.

Cellulite truth or Myth:

-      Cellulite is genetic: Truth. If your mother or grandmother has it most probably you’re going to have it.

-      Women get it more than men: Truth, only 10% of men suffer from cellulite.

-      Thin people don’t have cellulite: Myth. It has nothing to do with your weight, but being overweight makes cellulite more noticeable.

-      Exercise makes the appearance of cellulite better: Truth. Regular exercise reduces its appearance with all of the stretching and strengthening, in addition to burning away excess fat overall.  Yoga, strength training and aerobics are your best choice.

-      Skin firming creams can cure cellulite: Myth. There is no scientific medical study that proves this claim.

-      Non-Invasive cellulite treatments do work: Truth. Endermologie, Laser and radio-frequency treatments have been all proved effective in tackling cellulite, unfortunately they are not permanent.

-      Skin fillers are an option: Truth. Skin fillers have shown beneficial results, however they are not permanent.

-      Smoking makes cellulite worse: Truth.

-      Your diet: Truth. Your diet can’t determine whether you will get cellulite or not, but eating a well-balanced diet and drink water can help you maintain a healthy weight and reduce accumulated fat.