Dimples may be cute on the face, but if you are one of 90% of women who develop cellulite over a lifetime, they are a source of annoyance and many times, shame. While many women are familiar with this dimpling, pitted skin, the subject of cellulite itself remains controversial.

The phrase "cellulite" is not a medical term. It was defined in European spas and introduced to the United States in the early 1970's by a New York salon owner and since then, experts have had differences of opinions about the definition of and how to lose cellulite.

As defined in medical circles, cellulite is truly just normal fat gone wrong. Skin is attached to muscle by fibers. When excessive amounts of accumulated fat cells push against fibers between skin and muscle, it creates an orange-peel like, lumpy appearance.

Cellulite Remedy Tips

The good news is cellulite can be treated. You can lose cellulite by beginning to focus on your diet. It's truly important to eliminate processed foods, alcohol, sugar, caffeine, salt and to incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables into your daily regimen. Exercise is also a very important component, by toning muscle and using aerobic cardio exercise to burn fat in the entire system, rather than unsuccesfully trying to spot tone.

Water also encourages the body to lose cellulite by flushing out toxins and rehydrating the skin to smooth out the dermis. A gallon or two liters a day keeps the body healthy and well hydrated.

Massage, with or without cellulite cream will help boost blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, both very necessary to keep the chances of cellulite to a minimum. When you develop poor circulation and drainage, coupled with toxins and poor diet, fat cells inflate and bulge against the skin.

Choose a cellulite remedy that is natural and contains healthy herbs. Some good choices include horse chestnut, which reduces water retention and boosts circulation in the legs; dandelion root, supporting the liver to process and eliminate toxins; parsley - a diuretic that can help eliminate excess fluid from the tissues and gingko biloba which regulates the tone and elasticity of blood vessels, making circulation more efficient.

Topical creams, lotions, gels and toners can promote better circulation, stimulate fat burning and tone skin. Some good natural ingredients to consider:

Caffeine aka kola nut, tea or green tea can block an enzyme that inhibits fat breakdown.

Cocoa which is an alkaloid penetrates the skin to the subcutaneous fat layer and can help stimulate the release of stored fat.

Theophylline also an alkaloid found in black and green teas, when absorbed into the subcutaenous fat layer, promotes better circulation.

Ideally, regardless of the cellulite remedy you select to lose cellulite, the important factors are a healthy diet, regular exercise and a cellulite treatment that promotes a solution both inside and out.