cellulite
noun
cel·lu·lite
ˈsel-yə-ˌlīt 
-ˌlēt
-ˌlēt
: deposits of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue (as in the thighs, hips, and buttocks) that give a puckered and dimpled appearance to the skin surface
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Still, cellulite is often seen as a problem to get rid of.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024
Topical creams that contain caffeine dehydrate the cells making cellulite less visible.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024
Regular exfoliation also smooths the skin, improves skin tone, and minimizes the look of cellulite and hyperpigmentation with regular use.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
It’s also been shown to reduce the appearance of cellulite when used regularly over the course of eight weeks.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2024
Ferrera fills her days at her boring Mattel office job by doodling alternative Barbies, ones that are plagued by cellulite or haunted by thoughts of death.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 18 July 2023
In the most basic terms, cellulite is cosmetic and does not cause pain, while lipedema is a medical condition.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 8 Feb. 2024
From a firming cream for the neck to a skin-tightening cream for the stomach, and a cellulite cream beloved by industry insiders, the products below deliver the whole body with a surge of toning hydration.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2024
Saltwater can also help enhance the flow of lymph, which can reduce the appearance of cellulite.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024
Topical creams that contain caffeine dehydrate the cells making cellulite less visible.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024
Regular exfoliation also smooths the skin, improves skin tone, and minimizes the look of cellulite and hyperpigmentation with regular use.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
It’s also been shown to reduce the appearance of cellulite when used regularly over the course of eight weeks.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2024
Ferrera fills her days at her boring Mattel office job by doodling alternative Barbies, ones that are plagued by cellulite or haunted by thoughts of death.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 18 July 2023
In the most basic terms, cellulite is cosmetic and does not cause pain, while lipedema is a medical condition.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 8 Feb. 2024
From a firming cream for the neck to a skin-tightening cream for the stomach, and a cellulite cream beloved by industry insiders, the products below deliver the whole body with a surge of toning hydration.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2024
Saltwater can also help enhance the flow of lymph, which can reduce the appearance of cellulite.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
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cellulite
noun
cel·lu·lite
ˈsel-yə-ˌlīt
-ˌlēt
-ˌlēt
: deposits of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue (as in the thighs, hips, and buttocks) that give a puckered and dimpled appearance to the skin surface
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