It wasn't until the turn of the century that cellulite began to be looked upon as a problem that needed to be fixed, though cellulite has been around as long as humans have been alive. But what is cellulite exactly? It's a dimpled fat found commonly in women's arms, hips, thighs, and legs. When cellulite was originally studied, it was incorrectly thought to be a disease.
Even in modern times, some people believe that cellulite is simply a result of bad blood circulation, although scientists have proven that cellulite is actually formed due to changes in skin structure. This change could be one of many things including diet, lifestyle, hormones, and even stress.
Cellulite is almost exclusively found in women, but strangely enough it isn't affected by race, age, or even weight. Although overweight women have a tendency to have more cellulite than their thinner counterparts, nearly every woman has some cellulite at least some point in their lives. Yes, that means that even female athletes occasionally find themselves with dimpled thighs.
Fat deposits can be sucked out with liposuction, but cellulite cannot because it's different than regular fat deposits. Fat cells with cellulite are found right underneath the skin. When these fat cells protrude outwards, an uneven orange-peel or cottage-cheese-like appearance is seen as cellulite.
Is there a way to get rid of cellulite? Of course! Cellulite gels and creams have been used for a long time to reduce cellulite's appearance. Unfortunately these only provide a temporary relief. This doesn't mean that manufacturers of cellulite products are trying to rip off their consumers, because most products do contain biological agents that break down fats through lypolysis. The problem is that cellulite creams and gels aren't able to break through the thick layer of skin to effectively reach the cellulite fat cells.
Cellulite massages are another method to reduce cellulite using specially developed machinery. This process is called the Endermologie treatment. It was originally developed in France over a decade ago. Since then, many technological advancements have been made and is now an effect way to remove cellulite and is highly recommended by experts.
Whether or not you're trying to get rid of cellulite, exercise is always a good thing. Resistance and weight training help build muscle and get rid of the appearance of cellulite. It's been noted that women who have lower body fat percentages, such as athletes, tend to have less cellulite.
Whichever route you go to get rid of your cellulite, be aware that it affects different women in different ways. It's thought to be hereditary and can occur in young, healthy women just as frequently as old, unhealthy women. Thus, some women are more prone to cellulite, regardless of age, weight, or countless Endermologie treatments.
The quest for beauty has really driven many women to go to extreme lengths to treat their cellulite, but ultimately it is completely harmless. Keeping active and adopting a healthy lifestyle is the best way to reduce cellulite as much as possible, even if you aren't able to completely get rid of it.
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