5 Ways to Fight Cellulite: Tips and Tricks to Help Minimize Its Appearance From Doctors and Experts

A new lifestyle changes can help smooth out problem areas!

Watch What You Eat

Avoid foods that are loaded with fat, salt, sugar and refined carbohydrates. Instead, focus on “fruits and vegetables that are high in antioxidants and can promote overall skin health,” says Dr. Marisa Garshick, a board-certified dermatologist at NYC’s MDCS Dermatology. Leafy greens and citrus fruits are well-known sources of antioxidants.

Go to H2O

“Staying well hydrated is thought to help flush toxins out of the body and keep your soft tissues in healthier condition, which can translate into a more vibrant outer appearance of the skin,” says Dr. Brian S. Glatt, a New Jersey-based plastic surgeon. “It was once thought that carbonated beverages added to cellulite problems, [but] no connection … has been established.”

Work Out

According to Cleveland Clinic, “Exercise can help improve the appearance of cellulite. Regular exercise increases your muscle mass, which flattens cellulite. It also increases blood flow to certain areas of your body, which speeds up fat loss. The following activities can help improve the appearance of your cellulite: running, cycling [and] resistance training.”

Brush It Off

Besides stimulating circulation and skin renewal, dry brushing, say the folks at Cheeky Physique, can aid with cellulite as it’s “well-known for smoothing and firming the skin. The firm bristles help to exfoliate the top layers of skin for a baby-smooth finish, while the massaging technique promotes the production of collagen.”

Try a Treatment

Per the American Academy of Dermatology, “A product that contains 0.3 percent retinol may also have some effect on cellulite. Retinol can help thicken the skin, which may reduce how much cellulite you see. Before you’ll know if [it] can help you, you’ll need to apply the product for 6 months or longer.”