What Is Cellulite And How Is It Caused

By Suzie Barnes


If you have ever been concerned with having cellulite you are not alone. Most women tend to have cellulite on their butt, thigh and calves. Finding out what causes cellulite is great because then you can take the appropriate measures to begin getting rid of it. Cellulite does not mean you are fat, there are many thin people who have it as well.

What Exactly Is Cellulite?

Everyone knows what cellulite looks like....it is the cottage cheese look that is on your thigh and other parts of your body that seems very stubborn to move. But what is cellulite? The correct version in medical terms is adiposis oedematous, dermopanniculosis and gynoid lipodystrophy. Sounds confusing doesn't it. The simple fact is it is just fat. Although the fat is not the cause of the bumpy look, it is the globs of fat that are buried deep underneath the skin that pushes against the connective tissue. As the fat grows larger it takes up more area under the skin, which in turn puts a lot of pressure on the connective tissue. The fat pressing again the tissue causes the bumpy look that is so unattractive. The more pockets of fat there are, the more lumps and bumps there are, and it keeps expanding further out.

Have you even baked a tray of cinnamon buns? You set them in a round pan probably around 6-8 and you let them cook. They begin to expand further and further until they are so tightly wedged into that pan they have no where to go but up. This is exactly what cellulite does, it is pressing up again the upper layer of our skin and causing the dimpled look.

A young person has more elasticity to their skin so it remains smooth. As you reach puberty and beyond, hormones come into play which results in your skin becoming much stiffer and less elastic. And then as we age further the outer layer of skin weakens making the cellulite much more noticeable. But knowing what cellulite is doesn't make it any better! There are millions of dollar spent each year on products trying to get rid of cellulite, and whether you are thin or not it still affects 85 percent of women.

Why Women Have Cellulite More Than Men

A man's skin is generally much tougher than a woman's skin. The epidermis in the male is thicker , so when the pocket of fat begins to press again the skin, there isn't much change in the connective tissue. Unlike the woman who has thinner skin.

A major reason why men don't get cellulite and women do is because of the way their fat cells are arrange. A woman's fat cells are in like tubes so once they fill up they keep going out the top, a man's fat cells are arrange in a criss-cross pattern so it is very nearly impossible for the fat cell to fill up and pop out the top. If it does it usually shows up as a big blob of fat.

Wearing panties that are to tight will constrict the blood flow in your lower body, and this causes the development of cellulite to speed up. It isn't necessary to wear granny underwear but something a little loser or less constricting will generally help the cause.

What Is Cellulite Caused From?

There are a couple reasons for this type of body fat. If you are a woman, that would be the main one. Most men do not get cellulite, but there are a few other reasons. Hormonal Factors: Fluctuating hormones can cause the development of cellulite. Prolactin, thyroid hormones, non adrenal, estrogen and insulin all play a roll in the development of cellulite. Genetics: If your grandmother or mother had cellulite, there is a very good chance you will if you have similar characteristics such as poor circulation, slow metabolism, and also how your body fat is arranged underneath your skin. Diet: A poor diet will definitely cause cellulite. It stresses the skin causing it to fail. A diet that has a lot of complex carbohydrates and lean protein with good fats will improve the quality of your skin. Lymph glands: Our lymph glands role is to remove extra fluids and waste from the tissue. When the lymph glands are not working properly waste and toxins build up in the tissues and cellulite is the end result.

How to Prevent Cellulite

The key is a healthy diet and the first step in getting rid of cellulite. Fresh vegetables and fruits, lean protein and healthy fats will help eliminate toxins from your body. The toxins are stored in the fat cells, and as more toxins are loaded in the fat cells just keep expanding. Quitting smoking is good for general health, and cellulite because of the toxins you are putting into your body. Starting the day with a glass of hot water mixed with the juice of a lemon will cleanse your liver, and remember to continue drinking plenty of water during the day. Your looks are the result of 80% of your diet, and exercise is the result of the other 20 %.




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