What Is Cellulite?

Most women will have cellulite in their lifetime–about 9 out of 10 women, in fact. That means your tough workouts and healthy eating habits are fantastic for your fitness and overall wellness—but won't do much to reduce your cellulite.
If you really want to reduce cellulite, you need to understand what's behind it. Cellulite isn't fat. It isn't caused by what, or how much, you eat Or because you aren't exercising enough.
There are 3 things that together cause those signature dimples. Let's take a look under the surface of the skin. Over time, skin thins. Fat cells enlarge and push against the skin. The fibrous bands under the skin thicken and cause tension and the signature dimpling on your butt.