Cellulite – sub-dermal fat stores which give skin a signature ‘cottage cheese’ or ‘orange peel’ texture that makes women cringe and reach for jeans instead of shorts – is usually due to a number of factors. Some people have a genetic predisposition for cellulite. For others there may be hormonal issues at work. Poor diet, smoking, frequent and extended periods of sitting or standing in one place, and poor circulation are also common contributors.