Cellulite creams don’t exactly have a strong track record. Before looking for a treatment, be sure to ask yourself these questions to find out about what may work for you.
1. Who is affected by cellulite?
Although cellulite may seem like the bane of the overweight, 85 to 98 per cent of women have dimpled thighs and backsides.
- It’s more visible in some than in others, regardless of weight.
- Those who are genetically predisposed to dimpling suffer from cellulite the most.
2. Why do only women have cellulite?
Researchers don’t know the exact cause of cellulite, but they do have theories about why women have it and men don’t.
- In women, connective tissue beneath the skin separates fat into channels so it resembles a down quilt. As the fat expands, the connective tissue stays fixed, making the skin appear puckered.
- Connective tissue in men has more of a criss-cross pattern. So when fat expands, the connective tissue expands with it in both directions and the skin looks smooth.
- Scientists also think poor circulation plays a role in the development of cellulite. Read more…
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