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.
I love the way this serum-like product creates a cooling sensation when you apply it, but the real magic is in the ingredients. Tripeptide, yeast extract, rice protein, and Lipo Hydroxy Acid work together to stimulate collagen production and plump up those pesky dimples till they all but disappear. Unlike the cellulite products of yesteryear, this one has long-lasting lifting and firming benefits. The before and after pictures -- taken after eight weeks of use -- are seriously impressive.
This treatment contains caffeine to help hide the cellulite you already have, plus it has a cocktail of botanical extracts that keep cellulite from getting worse. My favorite part, however, is the application technique -- known as the Self-Massage Body Contouring Method. It feels great, and it helps the product work better. Catch it on Clarins YouTube channel here.
The active ingredient in this cellulite cream mimics the ecdysteriod hormone, which is the chemical lobsters produce when they're getting ready to shed their shells. Sound creepy? I'm with you. But then I found out that in the clinical trials, users lost an inch from the area they treated in just two weeks. Now there's another reason to love lobster -- other than the fact that it's delicious.
This cellulite treatment would be worth snagging just for the scent (a citrus-y lemongrass vetiver that's perfect for summer). Luckily, it also helps diminish that cottage cheese appearance of cellulite anywhere on the body. The blend of peptides and amino acids are to collagen what protein is to your muscles -- meaning, they strengthen and help build collagen, while also firming and toning.
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.
