Is it possible to get rid of cellulite?

Cellulite is formed when fat presses against the connective tissues beneath the surface of our skin. It is most commonly caused by genetic and lifestyle factors, such as poor diet and lack of exercise. If you are one of the 90% of women who have cellulite, you may actively be looking for ways of getting rid of it. Is it possible to remove it, or are the only ways to diminish the appearance of the unsightly bumps to camouflage them or prevent them? 

Below are a number of ways which, although will not remove cellulite completely, are likely to reduce it considerably.

Exercise

As cellulite has the tendency to appear only in certain areas, such as your thighs and buttocks, it is best to target these in order to reduce the appearance of the “orange peel”. This requires you to sweat out the toxins and to tone up your body muscles, but it must be done gradually.

Healthy eating

It is advisable to combine exercise with healthy eating in order to receive the best results. Avoid saturated fats and eat plenty of fiber and grain foods, as these will remove the toxins from your body. Drinking plenty of water is also very beneficial in removing all the waste and hydrating your cells.

Creams

Whilst anti-cellulite creams may be an effective way of reducing cellulite, it may be difficult to find one that will be suitable for your body and it is often only a short-term solution. This is because they tackle the effects of cellulite rather than its cause. Often creams will also only slightly improve the way your body looks and will not get rid of cellulite completely. Nevertheless, using cream in combination with exercise and healthy eating will leave your skin dimple-free, as it will moisturize it and stimulate blood flow with the use of caffeine.

Treatments

Massaging exfoliators into the affected areas will to an extent break up fatty deposits and stimulate circulation, leaving your body looking more even. There are also numerous innovative salon treatments, which, if you are not on a budget, will be very effective at reducing the bumps. These include Cellulaze, which is laser treatment designed to remove cellulite surgically.

Spray tan

Although it will have no effect on the cause or the appearance of cellulite, spray tan can be an effective short term solution if you are looking for ways to improve your beach look. It is an instant treatment, which will disguise your dimples and give you more confidence.