Cellulite on Thighs: Tips and Advice

There are ways of improving its appearance to help you feel better in your own skin.

CELLULITE: THE FACTS

Find out what cellulite is, what causes it and who is most at risk.

What is cellulite and what’s it caused by?

Cellulite is when the fat beneath the skin pushes against the connective tissue. This is what causes the skin above it to look dimpled and bumpy – some people even say it looks similar to orange peel. There are varying degrees of cellulite and it can range from being barely noticeable to more severe and spread out over a larger area.

Although the formation of cellulite is natural process and won’t harm you, a lot of women don’t like the way it looks and want to get rid of it or at least minimise its appearance.

It's sometimes difficult to know what causes cellulite, as there are often different factors involved, including:

Dehydration
An unhealthy diet
A slow metabolism
Not being physically active enough
Changes in hormone levels
Having a high body fat percentage
Certain genetic make-ups

How your lifestyle can affect your cellulite

A lot of people are not aware of this, but cellulite is actually greatly dependent on lifestyle. Being an active person and eating a healthy diet can have a significant effect on how visible your cellulite is – or whether you have it at all!

A high-stress lifestyle has been proven to increase the compounds associated with the development of cellulite, whereas exercising regularly and eating healthily can help to make cellulite less noticeable and even prevent it in some cases.

Who is more at risk of cellulite?

Women
People with a family history of cellulite
People with an inactive lifestyle
Pregnant women
Older people, as the skin tends to lose some of its elasticity
People that are overweight

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TIPS FOR IMPROVING THE APPEARANCE OF CELLULITE

Don’t let cellulite get you down – here are some ideas for reducing the appearance of cellulite on thighs and other body parts.

What products can I use to improve the appearance of cellulite on thighs?

Although nobody has invented a cream to make cellulite instantly vanish, by taking care of your skin by moisturising and exfoliating regularly, you can help to make it less noticeable.

Thoroughly exfoliating the affected area once or twice a week using a good scrub like NIVEA Smooth Sensation Body Scrub will encourage skin cell renewal and remove any dead cells that may be accentuating the appearance of the cellulite.

In addition, keeping the skin moisturised and hydrated using a nourishing body moisturiser like NIVEA Smooth Sensation Body Milk will help to keep the skin’s surface smooth and make the dimpling less noticeable.

4 easy ways to reduce the appearance of cellulite

Use a dry body brush to boost circulation
Drink a lot of water to keep yourself and your skin cells as hydrated as possible
Relax – de-stressing has been proven to have an impact on your cellulite
Use a product that targets the appearance of cellulite like NIVEA Q10 Firming + Goodbye Cellulite Cream to smooth and tone the skin – see results in just two weeks!