Lipids and Adipocytes
Adipocytes are a dominant part of the subcutaneous tissue layers.
Uneven distribution of the adpicytes in the subcutaneous layer can contribute to the formation of cellulite.
However subcutaneous adipocytes can also have a beneficial effect on the skin, and are known to improve wound healing.
As a result, adipocytes are regularly used for evaluation of an active ingredient’s ability to stimulate either lipogenesis or lipolysis.