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.
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A Cellulite Treatment That Actually Lasts
Cellfina, $3,000-$5,000
This new, FDA-approved, minimally invasive treatment has shown insane promise in clinical trials -- meaning, those pesky dimples stay away for at least a year. And, it gets better: Only one treatment is needed to see results. It eliminates cellulite by releasing the connective bands that run through your fat (that's what causes the dimpling). It uses a combination of suction, a numbing agent and a teeny tiny blade to release the tension on these bands, allowing skin to plump and smooth out. It's now available nationwide. I couldn't stop clicking through the before and after photos (only slightly NSFW). If you've got the money, this might be your best option for getting rid of cellulite.
Eating healthy and exercising can help get rid of cellulite, but you've got to love a product that promises to reduce dimples while you sit on it -- especially given the amount of time we're at our desks (and, to be honest, on our couches with Netflix).
That's exactly what this caffeine- and pink peppercorn complex-packed serum promises. The three-rollerball applicator is cooling and massaging when you apply it, and the spheres of active ingredients release as you sit on them -- making it totally acceptable to say yes to that next episode. Hello, "OITNB," buh-bye cellulite.
Sad fact of the day: Doctors actually measure cellulite based on a five-grade scale. One is minimal. Five is pretty awful. If you shell out thousands of dollars to have your cellulite vacuumed out by a professional, you may see a change of two grades -- if you're lucky. On the other hand, if you slap on Vichy Cellu Destock for four weeks, their clinical data says you'll be able to improve by one grade. And as any overachiever will tell you, there's a big difference between an A and a B.
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.
