The Facts on Fat
Though its name makes cellulite sound like a medical condition, cellulite is nothing more than normal fat beneath the skin. The fat appears bumpy because it pushes against connective tissue, causing the skin above to pucker. And contrary to popular belief, having cellulite doesn't mean you're overweight. Even thin people can have it. (If you are overweight, however, losing weight can reduce cellulite.)
Risk factors depend first on your sex: cellulite is more common among women than men. Genetics then play a part. If other women in your family have cellulite, there's a good chance you will too. Cellulite also tends to be more noticeable on lighter skin. If you've got lighter skin, you should apply a self-tanner to make the bumps and dimples on your thighs less noticeable. And then there are all those other factors that influence cellulite, including poor diet, fad dieting, sluggish metabolism, lack of exercise, hormone changes, dehydration, total body fat, and skin thickness.
Just because you've got cellulite, doesn't mean you have to live with it. Here are the hottest cellulite treatments: