The exact cause of cellulite is unknown, but it’s thought that as fat cells proliferate and push against the skin, the fibres that connect the skin to the muscle get pulled down, giving the skin an uneven surface.
Also referred to as orange-peel skin or cottage-cheese skin, cellulite is characterized by its lumpy, dimpled, or sagging appearance.
Although it also affects men, it’s much more common in women, and its development can be affected by things like weight gain or loss, hormonal factors, and genetics.
