Cellulite is the lumpy deposits of body fat especially on women’s thighs, hips, buttocks and legs, sometimes these are also seen on arms and calves. It is characterized with such symptoms as bumps and dimples. Symptoms of cellulite include the feeling of sagging, tenderness, or tightness in the effected areas, particularly while standing. Though, it is commonly found in women but even men too suffer from this problem but since 95% of women suffer from this problem it is important to know the causes of cellulite and the home remedies for the treatment of cellulite.
The one of the main cause for the occurrence of cellulite among women is the female hormones progesterone and estrogen. The estrogen hormones promotes the formation and the expansion of fat cells around thighs, buttocks and breast while progesterone leads to the development of weak veins, fluid retention, and weight gain. Apart from the hormonal factors, there are many more factors that cause the development of cellulite. Among them are: - hereditary and genetic problem meaning it passes from one parent to them; the intake of high fat or poor diet in our daily food is another important and popular reason for the development of the cellulite. Yet, another is our lifestyle factors meaning that most of us are not in a habit of regular exercise that later results in obesity causing cellulite. Even smoking, stress, pregnancy and at time harsh massages contributes to the cause of cellulite.
