Modern society places a high emphasis on physical appearance and in the constant struggle to have a perfect look; women across the world are trying everything possible to fight cellulite. This abnormality, which causes the skin to have a wrinkled and dimpled appearance, is a result of fat accumulation in pockets below the skin surface. Several surgical and non-surgical treatments are available in the market nowadays to counter the effects of cellulite. Cellulite creams are one such remedy, highly popular amongst those seeking to “ fight” cellulite.
Cellulite creams offer an affordable, non-surgical and painless remedy against cellulite. These creams can contain everything from vitamins and minerals to herbs and antioxidants. Xanthines such as aminophylline and theophylline are a common ingredient in several cellulite creams. Retinoids, which are Vitamin A derivatives, are popularly used as an effective cure against wrinkles. These, along with Alpha Hydroxy Acids such as lactic acid and glycolic acid are being used extensively in cellulite creams.
There are several popular brands of cellulite creams in the market. These products are priced anywhere from $15 to $65 or more.
Although these cellulite creams claim to offer an affordable solution to the skin ailment, several studies and tests have shown that their effects are next to negligible. Skin creams cannot penetrate the dermis where the actually problem lies. As a result of this, most of these creams and lotions reach only the outer epidermis level of the skin and affect only the external appearance of cellulite without actually curing it.
While several companies claim their ‘good’ cellulite creams cures cellulite completely, it is imperative that we understand that their effect is more cosmetic than holistic; they do little more than make the skin soft and smooth and hence mask cellulite superficially. There have been several cases of anti-cellulite creams having caused irritation and rashes in users and hence, it is recommended to use these only under strict medical supervision.
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