Sun rays damage the skin by breaking down both collagen and elastin fibers, making cellulite more visible. Overexposure to sun can also rob the skin of much needed moisture, causing the skin to crack and wrinkle over time.
Another fact concerning cellulite is that lots of sun exposure actually worsens appearance of this cosmetic condition. UV rays while damaging to the human body, particularly attack cellulite in exposed areas.
The sun dries the skin in a way that causes it to wrinkle and crack. Even worse, it robs the skin of the moisture that keeps the skin elastic and strong, so it can make your cellulite dimples look deeper. You might need to do more than usual to keep your skin healthy and your cellulite minimized during the summer.
Sun exposure doesn't cause cellulite, but too much UV exposure can weaken connective fibers in the skin, making the surface thinner and causing cellulite to look worse. Avoid tanning and wear SPF even on winter days to keep your skin protected.
Too much sugar expands fat cells because it gets deposited there. Too much salt can make the appearance of cellulite worse because it causes you to retain fluids. Fad diets and quick weight loss can make your skin looser and actually make cellulite appear — even though you've lost body fat.
Most men don't care much about some cellulite
In fact, most men cannot even “see” your cellulite, as they can't “see” your new haircut, dress etc.
It has been deemed unattractive and undesired by many as it gives the skin an orange-peel-like, dimpled appearance. Many people with severe cellulite seek effective treatment options and wish to know how to prevent the condition.
In the summer, wear non-shiny (shiny makes your legs look slimmer) and skin colors (choose a shade that best reflects your skin tone) that hug your figure and lift your butt. Not only do nylons make cellulite less visible, pantyhose also shape your legs and butt.
Photoshop and body make-up
Most celebrities retouch / photoshop their cellulite. The fact is that even paparazzi pictures are retouched (contrary to popular belief, the paparazzo-celebrity relationship it's a two-way relationship). Many also use body makeup to cover cellulite in official shots.
Being tan won't reduce dimpling, but it certainly can reduce the appearance of it. Get bronzed with sunless tanner instead of tanning your hide with cancer causing, skin damaging UV rays.
Yes. It can help. Sunscreen prevents some of the issues that will worsen the appearance of cellulite: Sun damage.
Genetics, sex, age, the amount of fat on your body and your skin's thickness determine how much cellulite you have and how visible it is. As you age, your skin loses elasticity and can make the appearance of cellulite more evident. Gaining weight can also make the appearance of cellulite more prominent.
Risk factors
Cellulite is much more common in women than in men. In fact, most women develop some cellulite after puberty. This is because women's fat is typically distributed in the thighs, hips and buttocks — common areas for cellulite. Cellulite is also more common with aging, when the skin loses elasticity.
Sun rays damage the skin by breaking down both collagen and elastin fibers, making cellulite more visible. Overexposure to sun can also rob the skin of much needed moisture, causing the skin to crack and wrinkle over time. This then accelerates aging and makes skin dimpling look deeper.
Most fashion models tend to belong to the 'young and slim' demographic, but as I explained above this doesn't stop someone from developing cellulite. In fact, fashion models are typically genetically gifted with skinny genes and as a result some of them just don't care about putting on weight or getting cellulite.
Cellulite is most common in women, and can be influenced by genetics, hormonal changes, a poor diet and inactivity, and it doesn't matter if you're overweight or not. Yes, 'skinny' people can have cellulite too. A woman's body fat is different to a man's.
Don't Be Ashamed
You must remember that cellulite appears naturally, with no specific cause, preventive measure, or cure. In fact, it is much like an optical illusion, as the dents and bumps seem to almost disappear when there's light.
Cardio workouts like running and jumping rope can help keep fat cells at bay, which in turn may reduce the appearance of dimply skin, “but it will not get rid of it,” Dr. Jacob reiterates.
Since cardio burns calories, it can reduce your overall body fat, which makes cellulite harder to notice. Anything you would normally do for exercise, such as walking, running, hiking or cycling, can help in the overall battle to burn calories and blast cellulite.