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Beauty Focus – Cellulite

Cellulite. We’ve all heard of it, some of us have it and some of us don’t, but there doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to it with even the slimmest celebrities with the most faboulous legs, such as Beyonce, falling foul of it. But what is cellulite? Why do some of us get it while others manage to steer clear? We’re hoping to probe that mystery today to give you some answers!

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What is cellulite?

According to Wikipedia: “Cellulite (also known as adiposis edematosa, dermopanniculosis deformans, status protrusus cutis, gynoid lipodystrophy, and orange peel syndrome) is the herniation of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue that manifests topographically as skin dimpling and nodularity”

To simplify, cellulite is an area of fatty tissue, close to the surface of the skin, which can look lumpy and bumpy on certain areas of the body. It can look quite bad from certain angles and many women will feel self-conscious because of it.

Why does it occur?

Cellulite has a number of causes, such as dietary changes, hormonal factors, genetic factors, and a high-stress lifestyle. However, simply being a woman will also increase your risk factor exponentially.

How common is it?

Although it may seem like lots of women manage to avoid cellulite, current wisdom suggests that 85-98% of women actually have cellulite to some degree, so actually, those of us who manage to avoid it are in a tiny minority!

Where do most people get it?

The most common areas for cellulite are the bottom, upper thighs, upper arms, tummy and lower back. Some women also experience it on the upper arms although closer to the pelvic region is the most usual place.

Is there anything I can do about it?

Of course! Many women report in improvement in the appearance of cellulite with regular skin brushing, because it helps to break down the uneven pockets of fat which are sitting below the skin, as well as improving circulation, which will prevent further development of cellulite. The Elemis Body Detox Skin Brush is perfect for this as it’s made from natural cactus bristles and will soften the skin in the process. May of our clients also report good results with Elemis Cellutox Active Body Oil as regular usage can help to dissipate the build up of toxins which contributes to forming stubborn pockets of cellulite beneath the skin.

Remember – if even Beyonce has to deal with it, it can’t be that bad!

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