Cellulite is not caused by being overweight. Everyone, even the thinner ones, can have cellulite. And women are more likely to have cellulite than men. Cellulite is a scratch-like orange peel that is commonly seen on the thighs, arms, hips, buttocks, and stomach. In more severe conditions, cellulite makes the skin look bumpy. But mild cellulite will only appear if the skin is pinched or pulled. Cellulite is caused by a buildup of fat between the connective tissue that connects the skin and the muscle layer beneath it. The increase in fat pushes the skin upward, while the connective tissue keeps pressing down. This condition causes the surface of the skin to look bumpy and uneven. Cellulite can generally be disguised or reduced, but it is rather difficult to remove it completely. Several factors make people more at risk of experiencing cellulite such as weight gain, age gain, genetic factors, postpartum, poor diet, hormonal changes, dehydration, and being less active. Although it ...