We all stress over it, but most of us are plagued with it - if you're covering up because of your cellulite we've got some tips and tricks to reduce it without resorting to cosmetic surgery.

Just remember 87% of women in the UK are in the same boat as you - as well as men suffering from the same issue. There's nothing wrong with cellulite, but if you want to reduce it there's a few things you can do.


1. Dry Body Brushing

Start the day with dry body brushing. Before you turn your shower on, or get in the bath, lightly sweep a dry body brush all over – start from your ankles and always brush in the direction of your heart. This will give your circulation a great boost and help eliminate toxins.

Try Botanics Body Brush (£5.87 from Boots).

2. Blast with cold water

Before you get out blast your legs


3. Cellulite creams and lotion

The best cellulite creams that are worth your time and cash include Nivea Q10 Plus Goodbye Cellulite Gel-Cream 200ml, £10.89 from Boots.com and, while it's more of an oil, Weleda Birch Cellulite Oil, is a good option. It is £19.95 from Holland & Barrett.

Here's a quick list:

When you’re applying your body lotion (a cheap lotion is just as effective ), massage it well into your thighs and other potentially dimply areas.

4. Foods to fight it

Cellulite is often caused by toxins (from a less than perfect diet) which reduce skin elasticity and slow down circulation – so eat plenty of brightly coloured fruit and veg. Why? Because they contain the most antioxidants, which help our bodies to shed toxins.


Berries are particularly good, so have a handful of either raspberries, strawberries, blueberries or blackberries on your cereal every morning.


Vitamin C


Skin-strengthening foods



If you're drinking water you need diuretics

Finally, foods known as “diuretics” are also good at warding off cellulite. Diuretics basically make us pee a lot and also reduce bloating and fluid retention.


In fact, many Hollywood A-listers swear by eating a plate of asparagus before a red carpet appearance because it’s so good at reducing bloating.

Green tea

While green tea hasn't been tested it has got a lot of recognition as being a treatment for weight loss. While losing fat isn't an immediate fix it does help reduce fat deposits. Try sipping on 2-3 cups a day - not to near bedtime.

...what not to have

Processed fatty foods, such as sausages, cheese, biscuits and cake, are particularly bad. They’re often full of additives, salt or sweeteners, which can cause toxin-overload in the body.

5. Exercise


Get cycling, whether that's in the gym or outside

Cycling and jogging

“Cycling and jogging are brilliant because they really target thighs, bottoms and hips,” says celebrity personal trainer Cornel Chin.

Try squats

If you have cellulite on your bottom and thighs, squats and lunges are the best moves. You can do either anywhere and they only take seconds.

...and squat


Repeat 20 times.


Try lunges

For a lunge, stand with your feet hip width apart. With your hands on your hips, step forward on your left leg (so your feet are roughly three feet apart) and bend down so your front knee is bent and your back foot comes off the floor. Hold for a couple of seconds, then lift yourself up and bend down (lunge) again.

Repeat 15 times on each leg.


For something more upbeat try kickboxing

Kickboxing is also good, so check out your local leisure centre for classes.

Also use a foam roller in your workouts. Massages also help with circulation and stimulating lymph flow.

6. Cellulite cups

This type of therapy uses a rubber section cup to stimulate blood flow. The idea is to create more oxygen and work out toxins by getting the blood to flow.

The suction and pressure can loosen the muscles too, and relieve pain, according to those who practice it.


7. Don't have caffeine

Put down the latte
Put down the latte

Some studies show caffeine can make cellulite worse, because of its effects on blood flow and getting oxygen and nutrients to skin tissue. So limit intake of coffee, tea and cola. Only have one or two cups, max, a day.

8. Stop smoking

...put it out



What is cellulite?

Cellulite is a term used to describe the dimpled and uneven appearance of skin caused by fat deposits that are just below the skin.

Scientists don't actually know what causes cellulite, but it's believed to be related to the body's inability to get rid of toxin, fat and fluid. It becomes trapped under the skin and causes fibrous tissue to become hard, that is the dimpling effect we see.

Why do you get cellulite and what puts you at risk?



Is there a cure?

Not exactly, but there are things you can do to reduce cellulite - some are listed above. Food, drink and exercise all have a roll to play.

Best products

1. Forza Anti-Cellulite Formula


£11.50 from Holland & Barrett .

2. Weleda Birch Cellulite Oil

The natural oil is made from plants.

You use it to massage on to the cellulite - it costs £19.95 from Holland & Barrett .

Celebrities that have cellulite

Coleen Rooney uses a type of massage
  • Supermodel Cindy Crawford is said to rub used coffee beans into her thighs every morning.
  • WAG Coleen Rooney has regular endermologie sessions (a non-invasive deep tissue massage using a hand-held massaging head). “They’re meant to get rid of it,” she says.
  • When Gwyneth Paltrow was asked about her perfect figure, she replied: “People should see the cellulite on my thighs!”
  • Sienna Miller says: “Let’s face it, my so-called fabulous shape is the result of very clever airbrushing. I have small boobs and cellulite.”
  • Kelly Clarkson said: "It's horrible - they'll show celebrities with cellulite and it's like 'of course celebrities have cellulite! We're not fem-bots!"
  • Sandra Bullock: "We all have cellulite. So do supermodels! I've been to the shows, and I go, 'Stick figure has some cellulite!' It's nature. Without it, you're not human."
  • Demi Lovato: "Barbie should make dolls with cellulite!!! After all, around 95% of ALL women have it!!!"
  • Katy Perry: "...Me, honestly, I've got cellulite. I'm just hiding it."

Share your own tips and tricks in the comments!