Cellulite is a condition that can disrupt the appearance and make one’s self confidence declined. But unfortunately there are still many myths about cellulite is wrong. Here it is the facts about cellulite.

Cellulite is fat deposits formed under one’s skin causes the skin’s surface stand out. This condition can be influenced by the presence of increased water retention, the pressure of the connective tissue that pull on the skin or poor circulation.

As quoted from Sheknows, Wednesday (03/11/2010) there were 5 false myths about cellulite, namely:

Myth: Only people with excess weight can have the facts of cellulite:

Cellulite does not discriminate against a person’s body size. This is because cellulite occurs when fatty tissue under the skin is broken, so that is not associated with a layer of fat or muscle. In addition, cellulite is also influenced by genetic factors and hormones.

Myth: Exercise can eliminate cellulite Fact:

Cellulite is a layer of fat that lies around 1-1.5 mm below the skin, while the fat is burned during exercise lies much deeper than that. Exercise is recommended to reduce fat and make the body healthier, but not to get rid of cellulite.

Myth: Coffee can reduce the appearance of cellulite Facts:

Fluids caffeine on skin can indeed help increase metabolism and burn fat, but until now the efficacy of coffee to get rid of cellulite is not known with certainty.

Myth: Cellulite can be eliminated through liposuction Fact:

This technique can not eliminate cellulite, but can only remove the layer of fat underneath. In addition, the risk of liposuction may also increase the amount of cellulite because the body loses elasticity of the skin become more loose.

Myth: Men can not get cellulite Fact:

Although cellulite is synonymous with women, men can also be taxable. However, due to differences in hormones, then the fat cells are formed in males would not be clearly visible. Generally men have cellulite on the neck or abdomen, while women are the most in, legs thighs and buttocks.