Cellulite has a number of different causes. This includes changes in metabolism, physiology, diet, obesity, exercise habits, hormones, genetic factors and much more.
Cellulite is the result of an interaction between the skin layer that is just beneath the surface and the layer of fat which is just at the top.
Lifestyle & Diet A healthy diet and lifestyle will help lower the risk of developing cellulite. A highly stressed lifestyle will increase the body’s catecholamines which is known to be associated with the development of cellulite. Lower circulation would mean less oxygen in the area of the skin which would result in less collagen production.
People who consume too much carbohydrates, fat and salt will be at a higher risk of getting cellulite.
Smokers are also at higher rick of getting cellulite because of how it affects the body’s circulation. Similarly, people who get little to no exercise will be at risk for the same reason.
Hormonal Factors play a role in the formation of cellulite, especially estrogen. Other hormones like insulin, adrenaline, thyroid hormones and others play a role in the development of cellulite. Fat cells will enlarge as estrogen levels fall, this is why women can suffer cellulite as they reach the age of menopause.
Predisposing factors have been shown to be an influencing factor of the development of Cellulite.
Gender, race, body type, distribution of underskin fat are all influencing factors.
Genetic Factors some people may just be genetically susceptible to cellulite. Certain genes are required for cellulite development. This could include the speed of metabolism, ethnicity, distribution of fat under the skin.