Cellulite

This is sometimes called peau d'orange because the skin over the affected area has the crinkly appearance of orange peel. The condition is caused by deposits of stubborn fat and excess water retention accumulating beneath the skin, most likely on thighs, hips, buttocks and the upper arms. It affects thin as well as fat people and is very difficult to dislodge permanently. Massage alone is seldom very helpful as it often just moves the problem from one area to another. Breaking up and dissolving the deposits by a combination of exercise, diet and specialized salon treatment is the only effective way to reduce it, while healthy eating and proper exercise from an early age are the best ways to avoid it, Keeping a check on fluid retention by eating foods that contain potassium (which helps excrete excess salt) and drinking lots of good mineral water is also a good idea.