Author: Natalie Ng|Updated: 21 May 2025
Cellulite on your stomach can be stubborn, but it’s more common than you think. It happens when fat cells press up against the skin, creating that dimpled, uneven texture we often call orange peel. As your skin loses elasticity, the look of cellulite can become more noticeable, especially if you’re gaining weight, eating too many excess calories, or going through weight fluctuations. Even if you’re keeping a healthy weight, loose skin, uneven skin texture, and excess fat under the skin can all make cellulite stand out. While there are options like laser treatments, acoustic wave therapy, or body wraps that you can get at a clinic, you can do a lot at home too. Dry brushing, self-massage, eating a healthy diet, and staying active all help boost blood flow, stimulate collagen production, and shrink fat cells. If you’re ready to improve your skin and tackle stomach cellulite head-on, keep reading—you’ll find nine simple, at-home remedies that make a difference when you stick with them.
Cellulite forms when fat cells expand and push against the skin. Connective tissue pulls the skin downward, creating that uneven, dimpled texture. This combination leads to the appearance of orange peel skin, often seen on the stomach, thighs, and upper arms.
The skin’s structure affects how noticeable cellulite looks. If the skin loses elasticity, it becomes thinner, and the fat beneath the surface becomes more visible. Stomach cellulite tends to become more pronounced after weight gain, when fat cells increase in size, or during periods of weight fluctuations.
Other factors like reduced collagen production, lower muscle mass, and weakened connective tissue all affect the skin’s texture. Poor diet, excess calories, and inflammation can make the problem worse by contributing to fat buildup and weakening the skin’s structure.
Cellulite on the stomach is often stubborn because this area naturally holds more subcutaneous fat. As collagen production slows and skin loses elasticity, the fat beneath becomes more visible. Blood flow and lymphatic drainage in the stomach area are often lower, which can make cellulite harder to reduce.
Hormonal changes and genetics also play a role, as they affect how fat is stored, how skin repairs itself, and how connective tissue holds up over time.
Even with a healthy weight and regular exercise, cellulite can remain due to these underlying factors. That’s why a combination of skin care, proper nutrition, targeted exercise, and hydration is important for managing the appearance of stomach cellulite.
Your daily habits play a big role in how stomach cellulite forms and how pronounced it becomes over time. While cellulite is common and can affect most women, certain lifestyle factors can make it more noticeable. Weight gain and excess calories increase fat cells beneath the skin. A poor diet, high in processed foods and refined sugars, can contribute to inflammation and fat buildup, both of which affect the skin’s structure.
Lack of physical activity can also slow down blood flow and lymphatic drainage, making it harder for the body to reduce fat deposits and flush out excess fluid. Over time, this can lead to a buildup of fatty tissue, especially around the stomach.
Frequent weight fluctuations can stretch the skin and weaken the connective tissue, making cellulite more visible. When skin loses elasticity, it becomes thinner and less able to hold fat cells in place. This leads to the dimpled skin and uneven texture seen with pronounced cellulite. Maintaining a healthy weight and supporting skin elasticity through a balanced lifestyle can help reduce the appearance of belly cellulite.
Poor blood circulation makes it harder for your body to supply nutrients to the skin and remove waste products. Reduced circulation can also slow down the breakdown of excess fat cells and contribute to water retention, both of which make cellulite more noticeable. Staying active, eating a healthy diet, and using massage techniques can help improve blood flow and support healthier skin over time.
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Dry brushing is often suggested as a way to improve the appearance of stomach cellulite. While it won’t completely get rid of cellulite, it can help improve blood flow and stimulate the skin, which may reduce the appearance of cellulite over time. Brushing can also help remove dead skin cells, making skin feel softer and look smoother.
Choose a brush with natural bristles that feels gentle on your skin. Before your shower, brush lightly in long strokes toward your heart, starting at your ankles and moving upward. Spend about 30 seconds on each section of your body, including the stomach. Apply light pressure that feels comfortable, not harsh.
Dry brushing can help support lymphatic drainage, boost blood circulation, and make skin feel firmer. It’s not a cure for cellulite, but it can be part of a routine to improve skin texture and help you feel more energized. Try dry brushing two or three times a week before showering.
Building core strength plays an important role in reducing stomach cellulite. When you strengthen your core, you increase muscle mass beneath the skin, which can help improve the look of dimpled skin. Exercises that target the core also help burn excess fat, which can shrink fat cells and smooth out uneven skin texture.
A core workout that focuses on the stomach can help reduce the appearance of cellulite. You’ll want to include moves like planks, mountain climbers, bicycle crunches, and Russian twists in your routine. These exercises work the underlying muscle while engaging the entire core.
For best results, aim for three workouts per week. Perform each exercise for 30 seconds, rest for 15 seconds, and complete the circuit three times.
Example routine:
• 30 seconds mountain climbers
• 30 seconds bicycle crunches
• 45 seconds forearm plank
• 15 V-sits
• Rest for 60 seconds
• Repeat three times
HIIT workouts combine short bursts of intense exercise with brief recovery periods. This method helps burn calories, reduce excess fat, and build lean muscle. HIIT is especially useful for fat reduction, which helps improve the appearance of stomach cellulite over time.
A simple HIIT session could look like this:
• 30 seconds burpees
• 15 seconds rest
• 30 seconds high knees
• 15 seconds rest
• 30 seconds jumping jacks
• 15 seconds rest
• Repeat for 15-20 minutes
HIIT is challenging, but it’s effective. Start slow and focus on proper form. As you get stronger, you can increase your effort and reduce rest time to maximize fat burning.
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Regular massage can support fat reduction by improving blood circulation, helping break up fatty tissue, and reducing water retention. Massage also stimulates collagen production, which helps improve skin structure and elasticity. While massage won’t completely get rid of cellulite, it can reduce the appearance of dimpled skin and make your stomach feel firmer over time.
Start with clean, moisturized skin. Apply a natural oil, like coconut or grapeseed oil, to help your hands glide smoothly. Use your fingertips or a massage tool to apply gentle pressure in slow, circular movements. Divide your stomach into four sections and spend about a minute on each.
Always massage in the direction of your heart to encourage lymphatic drainage. Begin at the lower right side of your abdomen, working your way across and up, then down the left side. Focus on areas where fat cells feel more pronounced, like the sides of your stomach.
Massage for five to ten minutes daily. A consistent routine helps improve skin texture, reduce water weight, and support collagen production. If using a massage tool, apply firm but comfortable pressure—never force it. If your skin feels sensitive, use lighter strokes.
Hydration helps maintain healthy skin structure. Without enough water, skin loses elasticity, making the appearance of cellulite more pronounced. Drinking water supports blood flow, helps flush out excess water weight, and keeps skin looking firm. Proper hydration can also help prevent the buildup of toxins that contribute to uneven skin texture.
In addition to drinking water, eating water-rich foods helps nourish skin from the inside out. Include options like cucumber, watermelon, celery, and strawberries in your daily meals. These foods hydrate your body, improve skin texture, and help reduce the appearance of cellulite on the stomach.
Start your day with a large glass of water. Throughout the day, sip water regularly and eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. This steady intake of hydration helps keep your skin smooth, improves blood circulation, and may support fat reduction by aiding your body’s natural processes.
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Collagen is a protein that supports skin structure. As you age, collagen production slows down, making skin thinner and less elastic. This can make cellulite more visible, especially in areas like the stomach. Supporting collagen levels through diet and supplements helps strengthen connective tissue, smooth uneven skin texture, and reduce the appearance of cellulite.
To support collagen production, include foods rich in nutrients that help your body produce collagen naturally. Bone broth is a good source of collagen, while vitamin C from citrus fruits, berries, and bell peppers helps the body make collagen. Zinc-rich foods like pumpkin seeds and oysters, along with protein from lean meats, eggs, and fish, provide the building blocks your skin needs.
A high-quality collagen supplement can help fill in the gaps. Aim for 10 to 15 grams per day, either mixed into your drinks or as part of your daily routine. Consistent intake of these foods and supplements supports firmer skin and may help reduce the appearance of belly cellulite over time.
Topical treatments can help improve skin texture when used alongside other methods like diet and exercise. While they won’t completely get rid of cellulite, some ingredients can temporarily improve skin appearance, smooth uneven skin texture, and support circulation in the treatment area.
A simple coffee scrub is a popular option. Mix half a cup of coffee grounds with two tablespoons of coconut oil. Massage it into your stomach using circular motions for five to ten minutes, then rinse off in the shower. The massaging action helps improve blood flow, while the coffee acts as a gentle exfoliant.
Grapefruit essential oil is often used in self-massage routines for its uplifting scent, but it’s important to remember there’s no solid evidence that it breaks down fat cells or reduces cellulite. If you enjoy the scent, you can mix a few drops into a carrier oil, like jojoba or coconut oil, and use it for massage. Focus on circular movements to support lymphatic drainage and improve blood circulation.
Dry brushing also remains a simple method to stimulate the skin’s surface. Use a natural-bristle brush, starting at your feet and moving upward in light strokes toward your heart. Brush for three to five minutes before a shower.
Consistency helps. Try using these topical treatments a few times each week, and always follow up with a moisturizer to lock in hydration.
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The food you eat directly affects the look and feel of your skin. A diet high in processed foods, refined sugars, and excess salt can lead to inflammation, water retention, and fat buildup, all of which can make stomach cellulite more visible. Choosing anti-inflammatory, nutrient-rich foods can help support collagen production, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of dimpled skin.
Focus on eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables like berries, spinach, kale, and bell peppers. These are packed with antioxidants that protect your skin and help keep it firm. Include healthy fats from sources like avocado, olive oil, and fatty fish, as they support skin elasticity and fight inflammation.
Protein is also important. Lean meats, eggs, and legumes give your body the building blocks for collagen and connective tissue repair. Include zinc-rich foods like pumpkin seeds and lentils to further support skin strength.
Aim for eight to ten servings of fruits and vegetables daily, and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Reducing processed foods, sugar, and salt helps minimize bloating and supports a healthy skin structure.
Compression garments apply gentle pressure to the stomach, which can help improve circulation and reduce water retention. While they won’t get rid of cellulite completely, they can temporarily smooth the skin and help improve its texture. Wearing these garments during physical activity may also help enhance blood flow, which supports fat reduction over time.
Look for high-waisted compression leggings that offer firm support in the stomach area. These garments help smooth out the skin’s surface and create a more even appearance. Other tools, like body massage rollers or dry brushes, can also help improve skin texture when used regularly.
Start by wearing compression garments for a few hours a day, especially when you’re active. Pair them with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and targeted massage for the best results. Replace compression garments every few months as the fabric loses elasticity.
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Regular exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells, promote cell turnover, and improve blood circulation. These benefits can reduce the appearance of uneven skin texture and support a smoother, firmer look. While exfoliating treatments won’t break down fat cells or eliminate cellulite entirely, they can make your skin feel softer and look more refreshed.
A coffee scrub is a simple option. Combine coffee grounds with coconut oil and massage onto the skin using circular motions. This stimulates the surface and provides a gentle exfoliation.
A sea salt soak can also help. Add two cups of sea salt to a warm bath and soak for twenty minutes. The minerals in the salt may help draw out excess water and improve circulation.
For a clay mask, apply a thin layer of clay to the stomach area and let it dry for about fifteen minutes before rinsing off. This may help absorb excess oil and improve the skin’s texture.
Dry brushing can be part of your routine too. Use a firm brush with natural bristles and brush lightly toward your heart for about five minutes.
Always moisturize after exfoliating to keep skin hydrated and support elasticity. Try natural oils like coconut, grapeseed, or jojoba to lock in moisture and nourish the skin.
Strength training, cardio, and targeted glute exercises are essential for building muscle, improving circulation, and helping reduce cellulite. But even with regular workouts, certain areas—like the buttocks, thighs, and hips—can hold on to stubborn fat and develop an uneven skin surface. This is where the S6 Body Sculpting Treatment offers an extra boost for those working to smooth cellulite and improve body shape.
This non-invasive, clinically reviewed treatment uses a patented bio-laser and vacuum suction technology to directly target fat cells beneath the skin, helping reduce cellulite in areas that are hard to reshape through exercise alone. Whether you’re dealing with deep fat, mild cellulite, or pronounced cellulite in the buttocks or thighs, this treatment works to support your goals and enhance the results of your fitness efforts.
S6 Body Sculpting focuses on breaking down fat cells and supporting smoother skin by combining two core technologies:
• Low-energy bio-laser: Penetrates deep into the subcutaneous tissue to break down fat cells, triggering fatty acid release that the body naturally expels through lymphatic drainage.
• Vacuum suction: Stimulates blood circulation and metabolism while encouraging the body to clear excess fat and toxins. It also helps improve collagen production, which is important for skin elasticity and texture.
By combining these effects, the treatment supports firmer, more even skin, reducing the dimpled appearance often caused by cellulite.
If you’re working hard to reduce cellulite through exercise and a balanced diet, this treatment can help enhance your results:
• Targets stubborn fat in areas like the buttocks, thighs, and hips
• Supports skin elasticity and lymphatic drainage to smooth the skin surface
• Non-surgical with no needles or downtime required
• Helps improve blood flow and collagen in cellulite-prone areas
• Safe for different body types and skin textures, including those with mild cellulite and severe cellulite
S6 Body Sculpting is designed to complement your regular workouts, not replace them. Together, they help address the appearance of cellulite by improving muscle tone, skin texture, and fat breakdown in a natural, supportive way.
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1. Can cellulite form without excess fat?
Yes, cellulite can form even if you don’t have a high body fat percentage. It’s not just about fat cells—it also depends on skin elasticity, connective tissue structure, blood circulation, and how the fat beneath the skin interacts with fibrous bands. That’s why cellulite can appear on people of different body types, regardless of overall weight.
2. How does poor blood circulation impact the appearance of cellulite?
Poor blood circulation can make cellulite more noticeable. When circulation slows down, it limits the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the skin and connective tissue. This can weaken the tissue, reduce collagen production, and allow fat cells to push through more easily, creating a dimpled, lumpy appearance.
3. Can a healthy diet help reduce cellulite?
A healthy diet can support cellulite reduction by helping manage body weight and promoting better skin health. Foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals can improve skin elasticity and support collagen production. Staying hydrated also helps the skin stay plump, which can reduce the visibility of cellulite over time.
4. Are there exercises that should be avoided if you have cellulite?
No specific exercises need to be avoided, but focusing only on cardio or light activity may not be as effective for cellulite reduction. Strength training, especially lower body exercises that target the glutes and thighs, can help improve underlying muscle tone and support the skin’s structure. A balanced workout plan with both cardio and strength exercises gives the best results.
5. Does skin lose elasticity as we age, making cellulite worse?
Yes, skin naturally loses elasticity as we age, which can make cellulite more noticeable. Collagen and elastin fibers break down over time, and the skin becomes thinner and less able to hold fat cells in place. This loss of support contributes to the uneven, dimpled skin surface that defines cellulite. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and treatments that stimulate collagen can help slow this process and improve skin texture.
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