Skin Care

13 Cellulite Treatments That Are Almost as Good as Hitting the Gym

Cellulite creams were once the joke category of the beauty industry. These new dimple destroyers aim to change that

by Dawn Davis, Allie Flinn

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Not so fun fact: Nearly 90 percent of all women have cellulite. You know, those annoying dimples on your thighs, butt and stomach (if you don't know what I'm talking about, consider yourself lucky). These dimples are caused by fat that pushes through the connective cords that attach your skin to your muscles (kind of like mesh).

So it makes sense that cellulite cream has been around for years. But do cellulite products actually get rid of cellulite? The best cellulite treatments hydrate skin -- making cellulite appear less obvious. And many are loaded with caffeine, which has an instant tightening effect -- a 2012 study showed that it also helps prevent the accumulation of fat in cells, and protects against photo-aging.

The newest crop of anti-cellulite products and treatments rely on so much more than a jolt of caffeine to temporarily get rid of cellulite -- instead, they're packed with plant extracts, peptides and amino acids. And in-office treatments promise even longer-lasting results. Here, the best anti-cellulite products and treatments that actually do something -- whether you're looking for a quick pick-me-up before hitting the beach in your swimsuit or want to invest in a long-term solution that might just get rid of cellulite for good.

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