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Cellulite is the formation of unsightly ‘orange peel’ on upper legs, thighs and stomachs of both women and men. It is mainly caused due to inappropriate fat storage from micro vascular damage with enhanced fluid and lymphatic retention. Most anti-cellulite creams used for treatment have either caffeine or aminophylline (both dehydrating) and retinal or DMAE as special ingredients. Though they claim to improve cellulite appearance, they actually can’t work.

According to Neutrogena study, 70 % women claim to have visible cellulite, which extends to more than 85 % if you ask other researchers or physicians. More women than men suffer from the problem, thanks to estrogen and progesterone hormones. Other anti-cellulite creams use DMAE or dimethylaminoethanol, an antioxidant extracted from fish that supposedly stimulates muscles to become firmer and hide cellulite appearance.

Filed under: Natural Skin Care on January 6th, 2010