Cellulite is a recent addition
to the English language. In
fact, it is not a medical
term at all. It's a term used
to describe the way your body
appears when adipose tissue
forms lobular formations just
under the surface of the skin.
In plain English the "cottage
cheese look" or dimpling that
occurs primarily on your thighs,
legs and buttocks is a type
of fatty tissue.
Because the tissue forms in
a "lump" close to the surface
of the skin it gives it a
very uneven and dimpled appearance.
It is not medically harmful
and it does not cause health
problems. What it does do
is cause you to feel less
attractive when you wear your
bathing suit. One myth about
cellulite is that it is only
obese people who suffer from
it. The truth is that skinny
people have cellulite too.
Cellulite is primarily a cultural
and cosmetic issue. Society
thinks that smooth, unblemished
skin is part of what makes
people attractive. People
with cosmetic blemishes such
as acne scars, burn scars,
cellulite or even birthmarks
are seen as less attractive.
The psychological and emotional
turmoil that this can cause
in a society that demands
the appearance of physical
perfection can be very damaging.
Can we do anything about cellulite?
Exercise and keeping your
body toned and in shape have
been shown to have a positive
impact on the appearance of
the skin. A diet that is balanced
and wholesome has been shown
to have benefits also. Hydration
and maintaining a proper fluid
balance in your body are also
part of the solution.
Staying in shape, eating right
and staying hydrated are good
for self esteem, decreasing
negative energy and promoting
a positive body image. Changing
your perception about yourself
may be one of the best things
you can do to help with unwanted
cellulite.
A lot of products and devices
are on the market that propose
to help with eliminating cellulite.
Many of them do not have scientific
evidence to prove they are
effective. Some may even be
harmful if you are allergic
to the ingredients. The methods
used to prove effectiveness
are time consuming, expensive
at times and often not understood
by the marketers trying to
get a product to the consumer.
The best way to find effective
products and devices when
there is a lack scientific
proof is to find people who
have used the products or
devices and ask them if they
worked. A good question to
ask is "how long did it take
to see results?" and "did
the cream cause a rash?" In
the case of devices the most
obvious question would be
"did it hurt?"
In summary, that lumpy appearance
on your body called cellulite
is a normal part of your body
just as a mole or a freckle
might be. It isn't medically
harmful but may make you feel
uncomfortable about your body
image. It can be reduced or
eliminated but you will have
to work for it. Some products
or devices might be helpful
but many are not.
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