How to Reduce Cellulite or Cottage Cheese Skin

Many women are concerned about the appearance of cellulite, particularly in the upper legs, waist, and stomach area. Cellulite, and its distinctive "cottage cheese" or "orange peel" skin appearance are a fact of life for many women and it's nothing to do with being overweight. While cellulite is unsightly, it is a result of the body's natural accumulation of adipose (fat) tissue underneath the skin. As these fat cells become interlaced with the skin, cellulite becomes visible.

Physically, cellulite occurs when fat cell chambers beneath the skin swell and are pinched by connective tissue bands. This results in a restriction of blood circulation through the small capillaries that supply fat cells. This reduction in oxygen supply to the fat cells causes the connective tissue bands to become tougher and les elastic. Ultimately this leads to waste and fluids being trapped between these fat cells.

Factors that Promote Cellulite

While it is difficult to pinpoint one reason , there are a number of factors that can contribute to increased incidences of cellulite. Some of these can be controlled while others cannot. The most common factors that determine cellulite occurrence include:

• Hereditary, Intestinal Function and Circulatory Function

• Hormonal Composition - Hormones like estrogen, insulin, the catecholamines adrenaline and noradrenaline, thyroid hormones, and prolactin have all been shown to participate in the development of cellulite.

• Lymphatic Function

• Lifestyle - Smoking, lack of exercise, tight clothes, high heeled shoes, and sitting or standing in a single position of long periods have all been correlated with an increase in cellulite.
  

• Diet - Fat, carbohydrates, salt, alcohol or too little fiber can all contribute to an increased cellulite
  

How to reduce cellulite

Although many women tend to get cellulite as they age, there are a number of things you can do to reduce the cellulite you already have and hopefully minimize occurrences in the future. The most important of these include:

• Exercise regularly to increase circulation

• Drink plenty of water

• Restrict alcohol and nicotine intake

• Use of anti-cellulite cream - Most anti cellulite products are aimed at toning the outer layer of skin to hide the cellulite and they are categorized as “cosmetics” and not medical treatments. This means that the promises these cellulite creams make on their packaging do not have scientific evidence to support their claims. However a product called Celluless from Syence™ Skin Labrotories can provide an additional and less expensive benefit by penetrating the skin and removing the fat cells trapped within the lower skin layer.
  

• Try Mesotherapy - Mesotherapy which is actually a rather expensive medical therapy invented by a French physician Dr. Michel Pistor involves injecting a combination of drugs, vitamins and natural extracts into the middle area of the skin, directly affecting the fat pockets. The formula reduces the fat in the cellulite, improves circulation and breaks down damaged connective tissue. The fat is dissolved and flushed from the body.
  

• A non-surgical treatment with VelaSmooth™ - It's rather new (But FDA approved) and painless technology that simultaneously harnesses the power of bi-polar radio frequency (RF) and optical energy in combination with a mechanical vacuum massage to break up the fatty tissue and improved circulation specifically where problem areas of cellulite occur. The treatment works for all skin types and its in 8-16 sessions over 6-8 weeks with a price of £80-£100 in UK and USD 150 in US per session.
  

• Reduce cellulite with Endermologie® or lipo massage.