It’s every woman’s dread.  One day you catch sight of the back of your legs or your tummy and shriek in horror – cellulite!  Cellulite is the name given to the natural process that occurs after puberty when the skin becomes dimpled on the legs, abdomen and buttocks. 

Experts don’t know for sure what causes cellulite but one possibility is that it is to do with how women’s fat cells and the connective tissue that hold them in place interact.  Women’s fat cells are more easily damaged than those of men and as women put on weight the fat cells bulge out causing the orange peel effect.  This could explain why so few men get cellulite as their skin is much tougher and doesn’t show fat as easily. 

There is an abundance of treatments available on the market but they tend to be extremely expensive.  If the purse strings are a bit tight at the moment try out some of these remedies instead:

Massage coconut oil or grapefruit juice into the affected area

Try mixing a massage oil in equal parts of rosemary, almond and saunf oil. 

Make sure you eat a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables and essential fatty acids and make sure you drink planty of water.

Avoid toxins in the body such as alcohol, caffeine and nicotine.  Not only will this improve cellulite but will encourage optimal heat and liver function.

Do exercise that focuses on the problem areas such as thighs, stomach and buttocks.  This will help to burn any excess fat so you don’t store it.

Good herbal cellulite remedies are Echinacea, cleavers and poke root.  Make a cellulite fighting tea from two parts Echinacea, one part cleavers and one part poke root.  Infuse in boiling water and drink a cup three times daily.