Cellulite

Cellulite is caused by fat cells pushing through the collagen connective tissue directly beneath the skin's surface, causing a dimpled appearance. It is a collection of fat deposited in the subcutaneous layer of the skin. The subcutaneous layer contains bands of connective tissue, and, when fat and fluids collect under it, the layer thickens and hardens, giving the fat a dimpled appearance. The appearance of cellulite is not related to the amount of body fat an individual has. It can be prevalent even in healthy and underweight people.

Cellulite is a condition that affects most women over the age of 30, however it can begin as early as the late-teens. A common myth about cellulite is that it is caused by being overweight, but it has been shown that many people who are not overweight also have this problem. Cellulite is controlled by genetic predisposition, hormone levels, and physiological characteristics. The presence of cellulite is not a sign of poor health or obesity because people with a healthy weight and fat percentage can have cellulite. Cellulite is hardened fat cells that have been trapped in the body?s network of muscle tissue and fiber. This tissue and fiber is constantly flushed by cleansing fluids through the day and the result is a very ugly bloated look.

Cellulite is for the most part found in women during their hormonal changes such as puberty, pregnancy, and menopause and also whilst taking birth control pills. A woman's hormones are usually responsible for the regulation of their blood flow, fat, connective tissue and lymphatic drainage. Cellulite is not necessarily a factor of body weight. You don't have to be heavy to have cellulite. Cellulite is not a sign of physical disease. In terms of our health, it's harmless.

Cellulite is an embarrassing problem that affects 90% of all women. While not life threatening, it's unsightly. Cellulite is mostly a female problem though it can occur in men as well. Due to different body physiques, men tend to have lower percentages of body fat while women have higher percentages hence the reason cellulite or predominant in women. Cellulite is caused by the buildup of fats and toxins underneath the skin. This is the result of unhealthy habits such as a lack of exercise and a poor diet.