The answer to this question is yes and no. First of all lets go ahead and get it out in the open…there is no way, other than plastic surgery, to “remove” or “cure” cellulite. There I said it, the ugly truth!! Now, there are ways to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Cure it you can’t, but reduce it you can. The idea that a cream can reduce the appearance of cellulite is simply too much for some people to believe. But believe it or not, many women would not be caught bare legged without it!
What many people don’t understand is that cellulite creams have a very specific formula that works by tightening the surface layer of the skin. Not only do they work on the surface of the skin, they penetrate the top layer to work as a diuretic to draw the liquid out of the trapped areas. This tightening and diuretic effect can give the appearance of tighter, more sculpted skin. However, one must realize that cellulite creams are not a miracle cure, it takes time.
Women all over the country are rushing out to their local department stores to buy these cellulite creams, they buy them…with a pessimistic mind, and expect results in two applications. There in lies the problem! Cellulite creams, like other type of creams to reduce the appearance of other problematic issues women face such as stretch marks, take time and patience. In our busy fast paced world this is a rare commodity we have little of. 99% of these creams clearly state that results may be noticed in 4 weeks of continuous use.
One thing the woman, or man, buying the cream needs to be extremely cautious about is the type of cream they buy. Anti-cellulite creams are a dime a dozen, meaning there are countless numbers of products available to the consumer, and all of them make the same or similar claims of greatness. The number one factor that determines your success with a product is the product itself! If you buy a product that has never been tested, or is made by a fly by Night Company, for ten dollars cheaper than the other more popular product, you may be purchasing foot cream in a fancy tube! This will do nothing for, or have no effect on your cellulite.
This is not to say that you must buy the most expensive product on the market, just make sure the product you are buying has many satisfied customers, and not just scorned ones. Essentially deciding which cream to buy is up to you as the consumer, but I will explain further some things to look for in an effective Cellulite Cream.
Sometimes when you are talking about creams to reduce the appearance of cellulite the old adage you get what you pay for is true. However, no matter what the cost, a good cellulite cream should contain certain ingredients. Cellulite is a condition in which fat invades the dermis layer of tissue; this is what causes the cottage cheese look. While no woman wants to be afflicted with this condition, researchers suggest that 90% of women will experience cellulite at some time during their life. It is at these times, whether you are 16 or 75, that you should invest in a good quality cellulite cream.
There are three basic ingredients that a cellulite cream should have. Anything other than these three ingredients should just be considered an added benefit of the cream, and will most likely benefit your skin. These three ingredients are:
• Caffeine- Is by far the most often used and popular ingredient in anti-cellulite cream. While no one would tell you that caffeine is good for you when ingesting it, everyone who knows anything about anti-cellulite cream will tell you it is absolutely essential when trying to reduce the appearance of cellulite. It is the caffeine that works to increase circulation, and blood flow. This increased circulation and blood flow helps to break down and eliminate the cellular fluid that often contributes to cellulite. Remember, this only works with topical application and does nothing for cellulite when ingested!
• L-Carnitine- Is another essential ingredient used in anti-cellulite cream. This particular ingredient is used for its ability to increase the body’s metabolic rate, which in turn increases the body’s ability to burn fat and store less fat. L-Carnitine also decreases the over all amount of body fat storage cells.
• Vitamin A- Works to support and repair the connective tissue in the dermis layer of the skin. It is thought that the fat that causes cellulite is allowed to invade the dermis layer because of a flaw in the connective tissue structures. If this error in the connective tissue is not repaired than the cellulite, AKA the fat will continue to move and travel making cellulite worse!
While not all anti-cellulite creams contain these three active ingredients, they should, and if they don’t I wouldn’t advise buying them. Anyone can put lotion in a bottle and place a sticker on it that makes wild claims of curing your cellulite. And while there are several creams that are very effective at reducing the appearance of cellulite, there are none that can CURE it! Any products that claim to cure your cellulite are simply misleading you in an effort to get your money…simply put, bad marketing! Most creams contain many more ingredients than this and the other ingredients are there to support or boost the effects of the active ingredients. Whichever cream you choose I wish you all the luck in the world at reducing the appearance of your cellulite.
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