Key Weapons Against Cellulite

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What is cellulite?

It's the lumpy appearance of skin caused when fat presses up against the vertical connective tissue that surrounds fat cells in areas like thighs, hips and buttocks. This creates a bulging, dimpled effect on your skin. Dermatologists believe that poor circulation, (which is primarily genetic) can make these bumps worse: "When blood flow slows, collagen separates, allowing fat to come up to the surface of ... more 

Photo by: iStockphoto

What is cellulite?

It's the lumpy appearance of skin caused when fat presses up against the vertical connective tissue that surrounds fat cells in areas like thighs, hips and buttocks. This creates a bulging, dimpled effect on your skin. Dermatologists believe that poor circulation, (which is primarily genetic) can make these bumps worse: "When blood flow slows, collagen separates, allowing fat to come up to the surface of the skin, creating an orange-peel effect," says Dr. Howard Murad, author of The Cellulite Solution. less