What Is Cellulite Made From?

By Loretta Hook


If you are worried about unattractive cellulite that seems to be most prone for women in the butt, thigh and calves then you will find this article very informative. Learning what causes cellulite and how to get rid of cellulite are the first steps in eliminating it. Cellulite is not just for fat or overweight people. Thin women have cellulite as well.

What The Heck 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 Are Blessed With Cellulite-Why Men Aren't

A woman has much thinner skin than a man. The epidermis is a lot thicker in a male than a woman, so when a man has fat pressing again the underlying connective tissue, it is met with more resistance.

There is another basic reason which is that male and female skin is different. The female fat cells are arranged in rows, so when the fat gets bigger it pushes upwards against the skin. A male's fat cells are in a cross-crossed pattern. So the space inside each criss cross is a lot smaller and will not pop up in the same manner. If it does it tends to show up as a big blog 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 The Cause Of Cellulite?

There are a few causes for this kind of body fat. Being a woman is the main one, most men do not suffer from this. But there are a few common theories. Hormonal factors- the development of cellulite can be caused by fluctuating hormones. Estrogen, insulin, non-adrenaline, thyroid hormones, and prolactin all play key roles. Genetics- if your mom or grandmother had it, chances are you will if you have common characteristics as them such as slow metabolism, poor circulation, and how your body fat is distributed underneath the skin. Diet- a poor diet will stress the skin, causing it to fail. A clean healthy diet with lots of complex carbohydrates, and lean protein with good fats will improve the quality of your skin. Lymph glands- our lymphatics drainage system's job is to remove excess fluids and waste from our tissues. When damage occurs to the lymphatic system waste product accumulate in the tissues and cellulite is the 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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