Bring sexy back with these top ways to lift your bottom line.

Beautiful butts come in all shapes and sizes – some are full and curvaceous, while others are small, perky and fit snugly into a pair of skinny jeans or shorts. But whatever the shape, sagging skin, cellulite and acne are not so sexy. Here, experts weigh in on how to enhance your assets so you can embrace your sexuality from head to toe.

Beat The Bumps

Contrary to popular belief, cellulite doesn’t just occur with excess weight; slim people have it too. “Cellulite is caused by fat deposits under the skin, and connective tissues that trap fluids and toxins. These result in a lumpy, dimpled appearance,” explains Dr Calvin Chan, Medical Director of Calvin Chan Aesthetic & Laser Clinic. Genetics, hormones, slow metabolism and lifestyle factors may also contribute to it.

To smoothen out this “orange-peel” effect, Dr Chan recommends cutting out or cutting down on smoking, alcohol, refined sugars and carbohydrates. Instead, increase your fibre and water intake to flush out toxins, and try incorporating daily skin brushing and regular lymphatic massages to expel excess fluids and toxins from the body.

Wendy Cho, Master Trainer at True Fitness, also recommends regular exercise at least twice a week to reduce fat deposits. Try a combination of aerobic exercises such as running, cycling and swimming to burn calories and increase your metabolism, as well as targeted strength training exercises to build lean muscle and reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Hit The Sag

Age and gravity can also have a downward effect on your derriere. “The general cause of sagging is a lack of definition in the large muscles in the buttocks. However, this is also caused by loose skin, age or weight loss,” shares Wendy.

Once again, exercise is key to age-proofing your skin and body. “Exercise improves muscle tone to help lift the butt, making it look firmer and more youthful,” says Dr Chan.

When it comes to weight loss, the general rule of thumb is to avoid yo-yo diets, which cause rapid weight loss and gain, and can result in skin laxity. Instead, stick to a well-balanced and healthy diet. “This keeps your body in good shape and your skin taut and youthful. It also delays the degeneration of tissue, as well as volume loss associated with ageing,” adds Dr Chan.

If you’re prone to facial acne, chances are unsightly zits may also pop up on your derriere every now and then. Butt acne (or butt-ne) is generally caused by the same factors as facial acne – plugged hair follicles that get infected.

Banish Butt-ne

If butt-ne is making you self-conscious in swimsuits or lingerie, avoid wearing tight or nylon undies as sweat, sebum and bacteria can aggravate blemishes. Instead, opt for looser cotton lingerie.

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Dr Chan also suggests using a body wash with AHA or BHA to speed up skin cell turnover, slough off dead skin cells and unclog hair follicles. If the condition persists, try switching to a body wash with anti-bacterial ingredients, and applying anti-acne facial products containing benzoyl peroxide to eliminate acne-causing bacteria.

Try These DIY Workouts For Sexy Butt

Sometimes, the only way to sculpt your butt is to get off it. Wendy Cho, Master Trainer at True Fitness, recommends three exercises that tone the large muscles in your buttocks and gives your derriere a gorgeous lift:

The Squat
Step 1: Start by placing feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Roll your shoulders back, then extend your arm out straight so they are parallel to the ground with your palms facing downwards.

Step 2: Bend your knees into a full squat while keeping your back, shoulders and chest straight and upright.

Step 3: Return to standing position. Repeat three to five sets of this, with 12 repetitions per set.

The Hip Check
Step 1: Lie face-up with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.

Step 2: Squeeze your butt muscles and steadily lift your hips off the floor over three counts, forming a straight line from shoulders to knees.

Step 3: Hold this position for two counts and then lower your back to the floor. Repeat this exercise 12 times.

The Walking Lunge
Step 1: Stand tall with your feet together, arms on your hips, shoulders back and core engaged.

Step 2: Step forward with your right foot. Bend both knees so that your right knee is aligned over your right ankle and the left knee comes close to the floor. Your left back heel should be lifted off the floor.

Step 3: Lunge forward and drop your left knee so that it forms a 90-degree angle.

Step 4: Finally, push up with your left leg and bring your left foot together with your right foot again.

Step 5: Alternate legs to complete a set. Perform three to five sets, with 12 repetitions per set.