What is Cellulite and How Do You Get Rid of It?

How do you get rid of cellulite, also known as orange peel skin? How do you get it and how do you go about reducing it? There can be many questions about cellulite – which we will help you sort out.

What is cellulite?

Almost all people have more or less cellulite, and especially women – it is said that 90% of all women have cellulite. Cellulite, or orange peel skin, is dimpling caused by fat being pressed up against the connective tissue surrounding the fat cells. This creates a bulging of the cells that results in a dimpled appearance. Cellulite affects most people and has nothing to do with one's body weight.

What causes cellulite is not entirely clear, but several factors affect the condition, including genetics, gender, hormones, lifestyle and age.

What grades of cellulite are there?

There are different types of cellulite and different grades. We usually talk about three different grades.

• Grade one – the dimples are only visible when the skin is pinched. A first sign that water has accumulated in the tissue.
• Grade two – the cellulite is more visible when standing up. Water, fat and waste products have accumulated in the tissue and blood circulation is starting to become reduced.
• Grade three – it is visible even when lying down. In this stage, a more jelly-like mass has formed in the tissue which over time becomes increasingly firm.

You discover cellulite through dimpled areas on the skin, and the skin can also feel loose, dry or pale. At the exposed areas, the skin can be more sensitive to pressure and have a lower skin temperature.

What causes cellulite?

• Hereditary traits (genetics)
• Hormonal imbalances & pregnancy
• Unhealthy diet & lifestyle
• Too little exercise
• Poor blood circulation & lymphatic system
• Overweight (it becomes more visible)

How do you get rid of cellulite?

It is rarely possible to get rid of cellulite completely, but you can often reduce the visibility significantly with the right habits and cosmetic routine. Here are the methods that actually make a difference.

Massage and dry brushing

Massage: Massage is both relaxing and stimulates blood circulation – feel free to use a body oil like Repair Body Oil, which moisturizes and counteracts the visibility of scars, unevenness and stretch marks.

Dry brush: A good method to do regularly with an exfoliating glove or soft brush to stimulate blood circulation and the lymphatic system. Brush with soft movements towards the heart.

Diet and hydration

Drink plenty of water: Water helps the body flush out waste. Aim for about 2 liters a day. A lukewarm glass of water with lemon in the morning can help balance the pH level.

Eat clean: Lots of fruit, vegetables and fiber-rich food. Avoid fast carbohydrates like sugar, white flour and white rice – glucose that is not burned is stored in the fat cells. Broccoli (alpha-lipoic acid) helps the skin's collagen, and fennel has a slight diuretic effect.

Exercise

Physical activity provides firmer skin and more resilient muscles. Strength training increases firmness in the tissue, but continuity is more important than grueling workouts occasionally. Everyday exercise like walks in uneven terrain is very effective.

Lifestyle

Avoid tobacco: Smoking and snus impair blood circulation and make the skin less elastic. Stop stressing: Stress affects the body negatively and can contribute to the appearance of cellulite – try to minimize stress in everyday life.

Treat cellulite with a dermaroller

Microneedling with a body dermaroller is one of the more effective ways to work with cellulite and skin firmness over time. The fine needles create micro-channels in the skin that stimulate the body's own production of collagen and elastin – what gives the skin resilience and a smoother surface.

Combine a body oil with Skinroller PRO 1.5 mm, which works on cellulite and also treats stretch marks after pregnancy or weight gain. Roll the exposed area, then apply the oil so that the active ingredients penetrate better. Always be careful with cleaned needles and follow the instructions for your product. See our entire body range in anti-cellulite.

FAQ about cellulite

Can you get rid of cellulite completely?

Rarely completely, especially if it is due to genetics or age. But you can often reduce the visibility clearly with a combination of massage, exercise, diet and a cosmetic treatment like a dermaroller.

Does a dermaroller help against cellulite?

Microneedling stimulates collagen and elastin production, which can make the skin firmer and smoother over time. Results come gradually and require continuity.

Is cellulite dangerous?

No. Cellulite is completely natural and harmless – it is a cosmetic condition, not a medical one.

Do only overweight people get cellulite?

No. Cellulite is about the skin's structure and connective tissue, not about body weight – even slim and fit people have cellulite.

Over the years, skin cells lose elasticity, which makes it easier for fluid and fat to accumulate. Exercise, diet and skincare help along the way – but remember that cellulite is completely natural and nothing to be ashamed of.