Cellulite Cure Diary

Cellulite, those hard, lumpy bumps that appear on thighs, buttocks, and arms of many people all over the world are to blame for much unhappiness when it comes to a person’s physical appearance. Many people would like to find a treatment that will make cellulite disappear forever. But this is easier said than done. Research shows that cellulite is linked to a person’s genetic make-up. This means if a person’s parents have cellulite, they probably will also. This also means that spending lots of money on treatments that will not work is a waste of money. There is nothing on the market today that can make cellulite disappear. But there are things one can do to reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Cellulite may spread to other parts of the body including legs, back, and upper arms. When this occurs, a person may feel terrible about themselves. There are a few ways to help this condition, however. Even though diet and exercise cannot rid a person of cellulite, they can help reduce the appearance of cellulite. When a person is in shape, their body is more firm and their skin glows. This can detract from cellulite on the thighs and backside. When a person is healthy, they feel better about themselves and are less critical when it comes to their bodies. A healthy outlook on life reduce the appearance of cellulite because the cellulite will no longer be a concern.

Another way to reduce the appearance of cellulite is to eat foods that are high in calcium, protein, and fiber. This will help a person have healthy looking skin. This might help keep the bumps caused by cellulite from looking too noticeable. A healthy diet will give a person more energy. Combine this with exercise and cellulite will be forgotten about. Living a healthy lifestyle will take some of the stress off of having a perfect body. Cellulite may continue to develop, but it will be less of an issue.

Once cellulite begins it will not go away. Until the gene that causes the production of cellulite is discovered, cellulite will continue to make some people’s lives miserable. Covering up cellulite is one way people deal with it. Another way is to try different treatments involving lasers, creams, lotions, massage therapy, and suction techniques. While the effect might be instant, the results do not last long. Maintaining cellulite free skin can be costly. Insurance companies do not cover these types of procedures. Multiple treatments are non-stop. For those who have the money, they can enjoy on-going treatments. But for most people, it is not worth going bankrupt for. Learning to live with cellulite is the only way to enjoy life. Eating healthy has many benefits which include reducing the appearance of cellulite. A person will feel better, be able to have more energy to pursue their goals and be able to enjoy more foods. By eating wisely and exercising regularly, cellulite will not seem like a big problem anymore for most people

Technically, cellulite is not considered to be a health problem or condition so there are no medical treatments available. Cellulite is actually a normal part of the female body physiology but that doesn’t mean we have to like it.

In the age of body beautiful, where women are bombarded on a daily basis with messages about what is acceptable and what is not it seems that everyone is looking for the miracle cure for cellulite. Wherever there is a market there will always be those who rush to supply it.

This being said there are many, many potions, creams and lotions available all promising wonderful benefits and cellulite reducing features. The big question is whether any of these really work.

Before parting with any hard earned cash to purchase the latest cellulite solution or remedy it pays to undertake some research to establish whether there is any scientific basis for the claims being made. There are many ways to check things out in this internet age and there is no longer any excuse for allowing yourself to be duped.

There are a number of consumer product review sites on which information can be found about all manner of products – including those claiming to treat cellulite. By undertaking even modest amounts of research and not just blindly accepting what is printed on the label, it is possible for the consumer to make an informed buying decision.

Some manufacturers offer guarantees on their products. This is always a good sign as it indicates that they have some faith in the effectiveness of their product and it of course offers the consumer some protection. In reality, most companies know that it has been statistically shown that the majority of consumers fail to claim under guarantees – but the smart shopper will.

It is important to examine the ingredients list of any product to ensure that there are no conflicts with any other products you may be using or pharmaceutical drugs you may have been prescribed. If in doubt, check with your doctor.

Many skin preparations now contain high levels of Vitamin A which is not recommended for use during pregnancy.

No one ingredient has been proven to banish cellulite through external application. There are all number of theories supporting products containing a number of ingredients. Some stimulate circulation to the area affected by cellulite to improve drainage and toxin elimination. Others claim to encourage the elimination of any remaining fat cells and others claim to restore the elasticity of the connective tissue. There is very little actual scientific study of the claims – the statements made are all supported by the manufacturers own consumer surveys which could be argued to be a little biased.

The main benefit of any lotion or cream is that it needs to be physically massaged into the skin and it is this action which is as beneficial as any of the ingredients in what will have undoubtedly have been a very cleverly packaged and marketed product. This is not to say that products do not work – there is no more evidence to this effect than there is evidence to the contrary. It is simply to say that there is no doubt that massage alone can be very beneficial.

You’ve done it all, been on every kind of diet available to mankind, purchased home exercise machines, and made a new year’s resolution to commit to the gym, and failed … every year. And then, like a light at the end of the tunnel, you see a product that promises to take those wrinkly bulges out, without the hard work!  Too good to be true?  Well let’s find out.

Many companies like Nivea, L’Oreal, and Neutrogena have joined in the cellulite patch bandwagon.  All of them promise beautiful, smooth, none “cellulitey” looking skin after some use of their products, many of them advising adding to this product routine exercise for “better effects”.  Even many of the smaller companies have started to make their own versions of this product. But what exactly is it and what does it do?

Believe it or not, the main active ingredient of many cellulite patches is caffeine (sometimes named odd names like caffeine xxo, making sure you understand that this is not the kind of caffeine you get from your daily cup of coffee… or is it?).  Now before you think that now you’re SURE the patches are highway robbery, caffeine is also the main ingredient in a popular procedure done by many dermatologists, namely mesotherapy, as a noninvasive (read: no operations) type of liposuction.  What the dermatologist does is to inject the strategic places of your body with the medicine, and, after a few sessions, you have a slim figure – ideally that is. 

Now what exactly is it in caffeine that has this miraculous effect on fat cells? An interview with a dermatologist reveals that caffeine has a thermogenic effect of fat, in plain English, it simply means that it causes heat and melts the fat from the body. Because of this, many users actually claim feeling a slight burning or hot sensation when the patch is applied to their skin.

But, again, does the patch work?  The reviews are mixed.  Some claim that they have noticed some improvement in the skin tone, but the dimpled skin or “orange peel effect” is still very much evident.  Some say that they notice a vast improvement on the look and feel of their cellulite areas.

Another doctor, though, warns that these patches may reduce the look of cellulite by triggering the skin to puff up but the results are generally negligible and do not last long.  The reason being that though the active ingredients are similar to those used for mesotherapy (non-surgical liposuction), the delivery of the goods is very different.  For the patches, the ingredients first have to go through the layer of your skin to get to the actual fat, unlike mesotherapy where it is directly injected to the problem areas.

Another thing about cellulite, is, if you melt them now, and you still maintain the same diet, they will return with a vengeance.  So make sure that when you see some changes, to keep them that way, you have to change some eating habits too.  So, is the cellulite patch for you?  You decide.  The fun part of any discovery is in the experimenting, that is, if you can spare the expense, because these patches do not come cheap.

On the whole, the best thing to do for cellulite is still exercise, diet, and a great attitude!