{"id":3033,"date":"2019-01-21T09:17:21","date_gmt":"2019-01-21T09:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=3033"},"modified":"2021-03-23T16:42:32","modified_gmt":"2021-03-23T16:42:32","slug":"%ef%bb%bf12-surprising-facts-about-cellulite-you-never-heard-before","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/%ef%bb%bf12-surprising-facts-about-cellulite-you-never-heard-before\/","title":{"rendered":"\ufeff12 Surprising Facts About Cellulite You Never Heard Before"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Cellulite is all-too-familiar to many people, and most want to get off it. Cellulite is simply visible fat that forms under layers of skin. If the connective tissues of the skin are not tight, the fat will peek through the layers and be displayed in visible lumps and bumps that create a cottage cheese type of appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of hormonal differences and looser skin structure, women are more prone to developing cellulite than men. There are many treatments on the market, some legitimate and others not. To determine whether these methods work, it is important to know what cellulite is and why it appears. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some remedies that sound like hype, such as brushing the affected areas, can have some effect, whereas other methods, such as certain creams, may not solve the problem. Your best best is proper exercise and diet to reduce cellulite.
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1. There are Several Varieties of Cellulite<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When people complain about cellulite<\/a>, we think we know what they mean. However, there is more than one type of cellulite. If you know what type of cellulite you have and what the causes are, you can most effectively treat the problem. Poor health habits, especially excesses and deficiencies in diet can cause adipose cellulite, which is often referred to as orange peel cellulite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience water retention because of sodium imbalance or the onset of menstruation, you may notice oedematous cellulite. This issue may be temporary and can disappear or be reduced when the water retention problem is solved. However, fibrotic cellulite forms in layers of fat and can be difficult to reverse. Mesotherapy can be helpful in addressing fibrotic cellulite. Mesotherapy involves injections of vitamins and natural materials into the skin to attack fat cells. Improved diet and exercise can also help.
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2. Cellulite Can Happen Even if You Are Slender<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The conventional wisdom holds that people who suffer from cellulite are overweight<\/a>. This is not necessarily true since even slender people can have cellulite. Although cellulite can be more visible and pronounced if you gain weight, it is only magnifying what is already there. Genetic factors can influence whether or not a person will develop cellulite. Other issues, such as metabolism and circulation can also have an effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes cellulite is caused by specific conditions such as water retention that can happen regardless of weight. An unhealthy diet can exacerbate the problem of cellulite even if poor diet and exercise habits do not result in weight gain. Cellulite is simply the appearance of fat cells under the skin and creates a dimpled appearance, and this can occur regardless of how much or how little fat you may have. Losing weight is still useful in reducing the problem, but it may not erase it.
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3. Women Tend to Get Cellulite<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may already know that women are more likely to have cellulite now, but may not realize how common the problem is. It is estimated that 90% of women will develop cellulite at some point in their lives. In some of these cases, cellulite will be a temporary problem caused by water retention resulting from menstruation or may appear after pregnancy and childbirth and may not entirely go away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Estrogen<\/a>, a major female hormone, can encourage the fat cells to become larger. Women experience an increase in estrogen during puberty, pregnancy and the menstrual cycle. Progesterone is another sex hormone that can encourage water retention in women. Skin firmness is also a factor in the development of cellulite, and skin in women is more flexible in the thigh area where cellulite tends to gather. The fatty subcutaneous layer in women is not as tightly connected as it is among men.
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4. You Can Brush Away Cellulite<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although the high incidence of cellulite may sound discouraging at first, cellulite can literally be brushed away. Since circulation and skin tightness can be factored in the development of cellulite, brushing the skin, which encourages improvement in skin tone and getting the blood to flow can help reduce cellulite, even though it may not perform magic and make it vanish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although brushing cellulite may not create miracles, you can have brighter, firmer, younger-looking skin by brushing the thigh and the buttock area every day with a soft brush. It is recommended to do the vigorous brushing when before your shower when your body and the brush are free of water. Use a natural brush to avoid irritating your skin<\/a>–this is particularly important if your skin is sensitive or if you have a skin condition. Brush with an all-natural brush designed for use on the body.
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5. Tight Clothing Can Encourage the Development of Cellulite<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you think those tight jeans or that slinky skirt is somehow smoothing out your cellulite, think again. Poor circulation is one factor in the development of cellulite, and tight clothing can interfere with proper circulation<\/a>. It isn\u2019t only jeans and skirts that can lead to this problem, but even underwear that is too small can slow down your circulation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have an issue with cellulite, you may want to avoid tight clothing in any case, because it tends to emphasize the problem rather than reduce it. Although you may not want to wear loose clothing all the time, at least when you are at home from work and at night, wear robes, spacious pajama bottoms, and free-flowing fabrics when you can. Also, avoid crossing your legs for extended periods of time when you are sitting down because this can also affect circulation.
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6. Exercise Can Reduce Cellulite<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone knows that exercise is good for general health. In addition to making your cardiovascular system and muscles<\/a>, stronger working out can help you lose weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although cellulite doesn\u2019t just affect people who are overweight, having a high fat to muscle ratio can make cellulite more visible. Lifting weights can help improve muscle tone and can seem to reduce the appearance of cellulite, although it may still be present. In addition, if you shed pounds of fat, the cellulite that is on the fat layers can also decrease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, exercise will improve your circulation that can prevent the accumulation of cellulite. Although you can\u2019t really work on your cellulite through exercise alone, by firming up your muscles, improving your blood flow and losing weight, you can make your skin look smoother and lessen the dimpled appearance. Try swimming, running, weight lifting and activities that are a combination of aerobic and strength training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. The Cause May Be Your Genes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your mother had cellulite, you may be more likely to develop the problem, although much of it could be based on gender. Although most women have some amount of cellulite, the intensity of the issue can be partly determined by your DNA<\/a>. However, genes are not completely your destiny. Even though your mother might have had a lot of cellulite, that is no guarantee that you will have the same fate or vice versa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If any of the women in your family have this issue, there are preventative measures you can take to reduce the amount of cellulite or its appearances, such as proper diet and exercise. There are tests you can take that can predict how likely you are to develop a significant amount of cellulite based on your genetic profile. However, these tests are not cheap, and they may simply tell you what you already suspect.
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8. Hormonal Changes Can Encourage Cellulite Development<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is well-known that women are more prone to developing cellulite than men. Around 90% of women and 10% of may have these dimples of fat on their thighs and buttocks. This is mainly due to female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone <\/a>that encourage your body to store fat in ways that can create a dimpled appearance. The production of cellulite can be pronounced during phases of hormonal changes, such as puberty, pregnancy, post-birth, and menopause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to natural hormonal changes, taking birth control pills or hormonal replacement medications can increase the dimpled appearance on the thighs. You can take special care during periods of hormonal changes to prevent too much cellulite from developing. Eating a healthy diet, exercising and brushing the skin to improve circulation can reduce the problem. Don\u2019t feel that you are destined to develop a large amount of cellulite–not all women experience the same symptoms from hormonal changes.
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