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Smooth moves: What really causes Cellulite & Stretch Marks

Smooth moves: What really causes Cellulite & Stretch Marks

Let’s start with a skincare truth that deserves to be said more often:

Cellulite and stretch marks are incredibly common.
They’re simply part of how skin responds to growth, hormones, movement, weight changes and time.
Understanding what causes them makes it much easier to understand what your skin actually needs.

Why Does Cellulite Happen?

Cellulite is the dimpled or uneven texture that commonly appears on the thighs, hips and buttocks.
It happens when fat beneath the skin pushes against connective tissue, creating that familiar “orange peel” appearance.
And while everyone’s skin is different, cellulite is especially common in women because of differences in connective tissue structure.

What Makes It More Visible?

Cellulite can become more noticeable when skin loses firmness and elasticity over time. Factors like collagen loss, hormonal changes, dehydration and changes in skin structure can all influence how visible it looks.
So cellulite isn't simply about fat — it’s also about the skin surrounding and covering it.

DID YOU KNOW?

An estimated 80–90% of women experience cellulite at some point. In other words, it’s a normal part of skin biology, not a flaw that needs fixing.

And What About Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks appear when skin stretches or changes faster than it can adapt.
That can happen during:

  • Pregnancy
  • Puberty and growth spurts
  • Muscle gain
  • Weight fluctuations

Your skin relies on collagen and elastin for strength and flexibility. When the skin stretches rapidly, these structural fibres can become disrupted, leaving behind the lines we recognise as stretch marks.
They’re not a sign that your skin is unhealthy.

They’re simply evidence that your skin has adapted to change.

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