Cellulite : is caused by a build-up of fatty deposits under the skin, especially on the thighs, bottom and tummy, causing it to look bumpy and dimpled, and although it tends to become more common as we get older, it can appear at any age. It isn't restricted to those of us who carry a few extra pounds either, as even slim people find that they suffer the dreaded dimple and, as many of us know, it can be really tough to get rid of.

However as with many things, a great place to start is by making sure that you get a healthy balanced diet with plenty of fruit, vegetables, nuts and wholegrains, as too much saturated fat and salt will only make the problem worse. It is thought that cellulite may be the result of a build-up of toxins in the body, so it is also important to drink plenty of water to flush out our systems. Replacing caffeine with fruit and herbal teas can help tackle the dimples, especially teas containing fennel or strawberry as these have a natural detox effect that can help cleanse the body.

Fight Cellulite

Six ways to fight cellulite
1. Increase your daily intake of pure room temperature water to assist in flushing toxins from your system. This will stimulate the liver, making the detoxification process more efficient.

2. Decrease your intake of caffeinated drinks, alcohol and highly refined and processed foods. These have a direct effect on the lymph and circulatory system, slowing them down and leading to a build-up of toxins in your system, which will eventually contribute to cellulite.

3. Don’t smoke. It dramatically restricts circulation and puts untold toxins into your system.

4. Get regular exercise. This will increase your cardiovascular fitness, boost your metabolism, strengthen the muscles and the connective tissues in your body. It will also stimulate your circulation and lymphatic system. It doesn’t have to be a marathon - try a brisk 45-minute walk three or four times a week, or yoga.

5. Body brush each day. Your skin is the body’s largest excretory organ, so make sure you slough away those built up dead cells on the surface. Body brushing each morning will help you shed these dead cells. By working from your feet towards your heart in long sweeping motions - in the same direction as your blood flow - you’ll assist in stimulating lymphatic

6. Cellulite Massage - is a way to help reduce the unsightly appearance of cellulite and change the "cottage cheese" often found on the thighs and buttocks. The build up of cellulite can cause dryness to the skin. The Anti-cellulite massage stimulates the blood vessels in the skin. This clears out the lymph cells of the toxic fatty deposits, which cause the appearance of the 'orange peel' look.

Cellulite Massage Technique:
After dry brushing apply an anti-cellulite cream on the problem skin area. Apply the cellulite cream thoroughly with your fingertips to your hips, and thighs, massage into the skin for 30-60 seconds in circular motions. Watch those cellulite areas become smoother & firmer.