Orange Peel Skin (Cellulite): Prevention

To prevent cellulite (orange peel skin), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.

Behavioral risk factors

  • Diet
    • Unbalanced diet (too high in fat).
    • Fluid deficiency
    • Too rapid weight gain and also loss
  • Consumption of stimulants
    • Tobacco (smoking)
  • Physical activity
    • Physical inactivity
  • Overweight (BMI ≥ 25; obesity) – leads to increased connective tissue pressure and thus to impaired lymphatic drainage.