What Is Cellulite?

fatty deposits beneath the skin that give a lumpy or grainy appearance to the skin surface, especially on the thighs or buttocks

cel·lu·lite

1) fatty deposits just beneath skin:

Cellulite is a term that is used to describe fat deposits under the skin that outwardly give the skin a dimpled, or orange-peel like appearance. I call it fatty cottage cheese or dimples. Where are they found? Well, on most women, this is found on there thigh areas and their buttocks. Now, we all love a little behind cushion, but there is quite a big difference in cushion and plain old fatty tissue.

No one wants bumps in their behind. Cellulite is most often seen in women because the fat is arranged in large chambers separated by columns of collagen fibers.Fibrous strands of tissue connect your skin to deeper tissue layers, creating compartments of ordinary fat cells. When the fat cells increase in size, the compartments bulge and produce the dimpling appearance on your skin, and you ask can it get worse than this? Of course it can, but this can be worked on and as you increase exercise and in some cases lose weight, it diminishes. If you happen to have dimples or cellulite, don't wear white pants, skirts, shorts, no no no! Wear something solid that will take the focus off of your tush. You want to look blended, you don't want to stand out or feel uncomfortable. Cellulite isn't something that any particular man or women gets, in fact, anyone can turn around and one day see things that you didn't realize you had,..mine was when I was trying on swimwear at a department store...when I looked in that we way mirror I wanted to die.

In overweight people excess fat is stuffed in these compartments causing them to bulge out. On the surface of the skin, the bulging provides the dimply appearance of cellulite, especially in areas such as the hips, buttocks or thighs. Oddly enough, cellulite is predetermined by genetics so even thin women can develop the appearance. Factors such as hormones, pregnancy, and aging may all attribute to the weakening of the collagen fibers to give the cellulite appearance.

Even people diagnosed as the “morbidly obese” are not necessarily genetically pre-disposed to cellulite and may display no symptoms at all. It is important to note that even though it is unsightly, cellulite is normal for many women and some men as well. The dimpling appears to be less obvious when the subject has thicker skin which further enforces the genetic predisposition. As the body ages, the skin becomes thinner and there is nothing that can be done for that natural aging process.

Treatments? You bet I have some for you!

There are many expensive massage treatments for cellulite reduction. However, you can follow the same method in your very own home. It's called dry brushing. Buy a shower brush with soft bristles and massage it over problem areas for ten minutes a day. Make sure you massage your skin while it is dry and in circular rotations. This technique not only feels good but it helps remove toxins from the body, improve blood circulation and muscle tone. It also aids in the breakdown of cellulite and helps reduce that jiggle.

Caffeine when applied topically is an extremely powerful ingredient in cellulite creams because of its ability to shrink fat cells. A great way to reduce cellulite at home is to create your own cellulite-reducing coffee scrub. Simply warm coffee grounds and apply them to problem areas with a wash cloth. Next wrap the area with plastic wrap for ten to fifteen minutes. Water helps to leach the caffeine and other alkaloids out of the coffee and the cloth keeps them close to your skin. The warmth of the water helps to open your pores and absorb caffeine, which reduces cellulite by stimulating circulation and helping the body shed fluids. When you feel unsexy, it shows. Every day you should feel great about yourself. You want to feel sensual in your sexy lingerie too! Shop at http://www.simplydeliciouslingerie.com/ for all of your women's intimate apparel needs. We're affordable and want you to look and feel confident and sexy without breaking your bank.

I've heard of some people who leave the coffee against their skin for up to an hour -- but you should be warned, even though this is a great cellulite reduction method, it can temporarily stain your skin brown!

Squats are a fundamental exercise to firm our common problem areas. However, most people forget a second step which works to reduce cellulite. After squatting, women should place their weight on one leg then another, sort of like rocking side to side. This helps to work the muscles that line the outsides of your thighs. Unless you're an ice skater you probably don't use these muscles very often. This addition to the squat aids in cellulite reduction on both legs. Building muscle helps in cellulite reduction by eliminating fat -- which obviously contributes to cellulite. A great way to build muscle is eating a little protein each day. Now, this doesn't mean you should go and eat a bunch of peanut butter! Choose your protein from sensible sources for optimal cellulite reduction.

Another effective cellulite scrub is a salt scrub. Try rubbing cellulite affected areas with Epsom salts (you can usually find this in the drugstore) while in the shower. The salts extract trapped moisture from your cellulite while stimulating circulation. This anti-cellulite scrub also helps firm and tighten skin which aids in cellulite reduction. But remember not to scrub too hard -- you can easily injure your skin.So now that I've given you some ways to gt rid of that nasty old cellulite, give one or two a try and then let me know if they worked for you so that I can share with others. Feel free to leave comments and suggestions. We'd love to hear from you!