What causes Cellulite

Cellulite – those lumpy, dimply areas around thighs, tums and bums - affects most women at some point in their lives. But what causes cellulite and how can it be treated?

Cellulite, commonly referred to as 'orange peel skin' can be caused by a number of factors; some are within our control and can be prevented or treated with a healthy diet and moderate exercise. But sometimes the condition is an unfortunate genetic gift, or a side effect of hormonal fluctuations.

Let's break these causes down and hopefully help you understand where your cellulite problem (if you have one) may be coming from.

Genetics Certain genes are predisposed to cellulite development. Characteristics associated with cellulite such as slow metabolism, circulatory inefficiency or the distribution of fat just beneath the skin may be something your mother, grandmother and her mother before her suffered from. Whereas those ladies may have been more stoical about their condition, thankfully these days you don’t have to put up with cellulite thanks to a wide range of affordable treatments.

Hormones

Those good old hormones ebb and flow with age and can have a profound impact on our health and wellbeing. Many medical experts believe hormones such as estrogen, insulin, noradrenaline, thyroids and prolactin play a role in the development of cellulite.

Lifestyle

Poor diets, including eating too much sugary and fatty foods and not getting enough exercise, can either be a cause or contributing factor of cellulite. Whether your condition is brought about by genetic or hormonal factors, certainly a healthy diet and regular toning exercises will help reduce its appearance.

But sometimes improving lifestyle habits is simply not enough. That’s where the La Spa range of cellulite-blasting treatments come in!

If you’re looking for real solutions to getting rid of cellulite come and see us at La Spa Therapie in Malahide. Here is a quick look at some of the anti-cellulite treatments we provide which can help.

Endermologie

This treatment has been scientifically proven to remove cellulite without surgery or any kind of invasive procedure. The Endermologie machine massages fat deposits, stimulating blood flow and lymphatic drainage in order to slim, sculpt and firm skin.

Seaweed baths

With their high concentrations of minerals, vitamins and iodine, seaweed baths are renowned for their anti-cellulite properties. You can also combine the seaweed bath with an ice bath which greatly helps accelerate cellulite reduction.

Fisioline

The Fisioline cellulite shock treatment is a revolutionary anti-cellulite lotion with patented ‘cellulite crackle’ technology. When massaged into the skin the active ingredients blast away cellulite deposits.

Find out more about cellulite removal treatments here and get in touch if you have any questions. Or you can join us on Facebook to post your questions. If you’d like to talk confidentially with one of our highly trained and ultra professional cellulite removal experts about what’s causing your cellulite problem call us on 01 854 8000 or pop into the spa for a visit.