Monday, February 16, 2009

Using Cellulite Cream to Treat Your Cellulite

By Ila Moave

There are numerous treatments for cellulite. But if you are looking for an easy, non-surgical solution then a good product to use is cellulite cream. There are many popular cellulite lotions and creams available on the market and sheer number of options can make it difficult to decide on which one to buy.

Cellulite is a common condition among women and causes skin in certain areas on the body to become dimpled. It is often found on the hips, buttocks, thighs or stomach because this is where the majority of fat on women is found. Other areas however, can also have the condition. Many women become embarrassed by their cellulite and refuse to put themselves in situations where people can see it, like at the beach or pool.

Cellulite happens at the thin fat layer right underneath the skin. When the capillaries begin to breakdown the nutrients cannot reach the cells and connective tissue which contain the fat. The fat then begins to bulge from their deposits and there is a rise in fluids and toxins which all cause the skin above to dimple.

The risk factors for cellulite include a genetic predisposition, aging, a bad diet, caffeine and alcohol. Being overweight can also worsen the condition because the body will add more fat to the layer beneath the skin. Another reason is a lack of water and this makes cellulite worse because the skin thins and loses its strength.

When exploring all the options to get rid of cellulite you should be on the look out for treatments that attack the cause of cellulite directly. You therefore want a cellulite treatment that will remove the fat from the layer beneath the skin, increase the elasticity of the skin and increase the skin's moisture.

It stands to reason therefore that you should take a careful look at what ingredients a particular cellulite cream has to make sure that it will treat the condition correctly. Popular cellulite creams include such things as green tea, seaweed and coffee. A good - but uncommon ingredient - is emu oil which is famous for its positive effects on the skin.

Other natural anti-cellulite ingredients include Aloe Vera and Aloe leaf. Hyaluronic is one ingredient which is know to effectively moisturize the skin. Matrixyl is believed to strength the collagen within the skin. If you do further research you will quickly find other ingredients with similar properties.

You should examine and compare several cellulite creams before deciding on purchasing one. That way you can compare their ingredients and choose one that contains the most effective ingredients.

Don't forget that there are other cellulite treatments available that can help you in your battle. You may want to explore things such as massage, wraps, radio waves and laser therapy.

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