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.
These hormones can affect blood-flow, fat accumulation and connective tissue integrity which all play a role in the development of cellulite
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. Genetic fatros may preidspose a person to develop cellulite. If your family members have cellulite you are more likely to develop it too.
Certain genes are required for cellulite development. This could include the speed of metabolism, ethnicity, distribution of fat under the skin.
Fat Accumulation Excess fat can contribute to developing cellulite. If fat cells accumulate beneath the skin they can push against the connective tissue causing the limpy dimpled appearance of cellulite.
Connetive Tissue Structure The flexibility and structure of the underlying tissue can be a facctor and contribute to the development and growth of cellulite. In women fat cells can protude easier because women’s tissues are arranged vertically allowing the characteristic dimpling effect to show.
Poor Blood Circulation. Poor blood circulation in the body is a large factor contributing to the development of cellulite. Bad circulation of blood to certain areas of the body may cause cellulite to develop because it results in decreased collagen production, impaired fat metabolism and weakened connective tisues all of which contibute to the development of cellulite.
Smoking. It is common knowledge that smoking is detrimental to your health in many ways. Smoking will damage blood vessels, impair circulation and weaken connective tissues in the body. These factor will contribute to the growth of cellulite.
Aging As you age the connective cells in your body will weaken over time, this may cause cellulite. As you age your skin becomes thinner and loses it’s elasticity. this cause any cellulite present look more apparant.