Tuesday, December 23, 2008

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.

If you have ever suffered from cellulite then you know that it is when the skin gets a dimpled look. Often it is seen on the stomach, thighs, hips or buttocks. However, others areas on the body can be affected by it. The condition is embarrassing for many women who tend to avoid swimsuits or short clothing to cover up their affected areas.

The cellulite condition occurs when the honeycomb like structures that house the thin layer of fat just beneath the skin begin to break down. As a result the fat begins to bulge and the skin starts to dimple. Toxins begin to accumulate, as well as fluid, worsening the condition.

A genetic predisposition is one of the main reasons for the occurrence of cellulite. Other factors include aging, smoking, alcohol, a bad diet or too much fat. Dehydration can worsen the condition because the skin will lose is strength and therefore dimpling is more likely. Also, if you are overweight you are more likely to have cellulite because there if more fat inside your body.

A good cellulite treatment will help target the cause of the condition. That is, it will aid the body to dissolve the fat from underneath the skin, increase the collage and elastic strength of the skin while increasing the skin's hydration and firmness.

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.

Aloe Vera and Aloe leaf are well known natural ingredients which have anti-cellulite properties. Made made ingredients can include hyaluronic and matrixyl. Both are know to moisturize and strengthen the skin.

It is important that you fully investigate the ingredients of a cream to ensure that you are getting value for money. If you are unsure there are many resources on the internet that can help you.

When looking at cellulite cream as a treatment for this skin condition it can sometimes be easy to forget that there are other methods available. So might want to look in to cellulite cream alternatives like massage, radio waves, laser therapy and wraps that most spa treatment centers have available. - 16650

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