Anti-cellulite Creams - Is It Possible to Cream Out Cellulite?

Due to the stress that cellulite brings to the affected, many different anti-cellulite creams are available in the market especially in beauty shops and chemists. They all claim to be the most effective but before engaging in any you need to counter check with the clinical records. Most of these creams are made using some ingredients as Aminophylline, seaweed extracts, menthol, capsicum pepper, ivy, Retinol A, ginkgo, Shea butter and Horsetail extracts in addition to caffeine, vitamins and antioxidants. Majority of them contain caffeine which is medically approved to treat cellulite.

How anti-cellulite creams work?

Most of best creams work in a similar way; unfortunately the removal of the fat below the skin which causes the cellulite on the skin permanently is nearly impossible with out the use of the evasive surgery. So rather than aiming at the interior problem the creams deal with the surface appearance of the skin. The primary active ingredient of the creams; caffeine acts on the blood vessels to allow more circulation hence the skin health is improved. The other ingredients deposited on the surface as Retinol A, Shea Butter and Horsetail Extract firm assist in firming, toning and moisturizing the skin.

Qualities of best creams

i) The creams should have natural ingredients.

ii) The creams should be safe to use at home and as much as possible.

iii) Should be pocket friendly in terms of cost

iv) Should have explicit instructions on how to use them.

v) Should be easily ordered from the internet, beauty shops or chemists.

vi) Should have high efficacy

vii) Must combine the fight against cellulite and anti-aging agents for a better skin.

Hindrances to using the creams

People with the following should not use these creams;

a) Allergies and,

b) Medical contradictions

c) Pregnant

d) Have hypersensitive skin or,

e) Skin that is prone to redness

Types of creams

There are basically two types of creams; short and long term reduction creams. The short term reduction creams are meant to clear the condition in the shortest time. These creams work by re-hydrating and loosening of the skin. They are temporal measures to improve you image. The long term reduction creams as cinnamon creams ensure long term removal of the cellulite by penetrating the skin to the subcutaneous layer of fatty tissues. The cause the fast breakdown and enhance the smooth removal of body toxins.

Claims made by most of the creams

Most available creams claim that they can do the following;

1. Remove chunks from the affected area as your thighs, butt and stomach
2. Quickly break down accumulated fat cells in affected areas.
3. Firm up loose skin to the required level
4. Do repair and provide nourishment to damaged skin cells
5. Moisturize your skin and improve the tone

Limitations

Not even the most expensive anti-cellulite creams can cope with cellulite alone especially if the cellulite is past the ‘orange peel’, and the disease has entered the serious stage and causing a lot of discomfort coupled with different complications. In this instance the use of other more effective treatment methods is inevitable.

Also the used of creams alone without combining it with other methods as exercises, diet and other reduction and treatment measures may prove futile.