If you’re suffering from the orange-peel effects of cellulite, then you’re not alone. Around 90% of the world’s female population suffers from it, although it’s more common in caucasian women. What’s more it doesn’t discriminate between fat or thin, rich or poor - even celebrities can’t escape it. Paris Hilton, Sienna Miller and Jerry Hall (to name but a few) have all been ‘papped’ with wobbly skin on show.

What is cellulite?

Cellulite is just ordinary body fat, but with age the fibres that connect the skin to the muscles get shorter and thicken which makes the skin look lumpy. A multi-million pound beauty industry has been quick to react to the problem by offering hundreds of lotions, potions and pills. But is there a simpler, cheaper alternative?

Read more