Cellulite Treatment Buyer’s Guide
If you’re sick and tired of all of the hype around cellulite treatments and products, I really can’t blame you. When anti-cellulite products first hit the beauty market, there were sweeping promises they’d tighten, tone, and basically solve all cellulite-related problems to where you’d magically look like Pamela Anderson jogging down the beach in slow motion. The reality is although some of these products may have improved the skin texture slightly, the results were temporary at best leaving many who had bought into the hype feeling disappointed.
However, the good news is the beauty industry as a whole has learned a lot from their past mistakes since then. Subpar manufacturers were gradually weeded out as they discontinued their ineffective products, others improved their product offerings to keep customers coming back for more, while new companies emerged in this popular niche market.
With proper research and testing in cooperation with the scientific community, many beauty manufacturers now offer high quality, anti-cellulite treatments like the ones featured on our best lists. Today’s treatments are so tough on cellulite and are certainly worth trying thanks to innovative ingredients that result from a variety of innovative ingredients ranging from stem cells, reconstructing lipid-based complexes, and natural botanical extracts.
Cellulite Defined
Cellulite is a term used to describe the inflated fat cells under the skin that causes an unsightly, bumpy texture. Many individuals have dealt with this common condition at some point in their lives as it affects all body types. Women are especially prone to cellulite since our bodies love to store fat in order to keep our genetic baby creation abilities in top form; yes ladies, we can “thank” dear mother nature for this lovely condition.
Choosing an Anti-Cellulite Treatment
Talk to Your Sales Representative
Most high end cosmetic stores will have sample products laid out for you to try, but never underestimate the power of your friendly neighborhood sales representative. After all, it’s their job to know a lot about the products stocked on the shelves (including anti-cellulite treatments), so use these individuals to your advantage! You should also let them know if you have any ingredient allergies before you start trying things out.
Back of the Hand Test
A great way to get a feel for an anti-cellulite treatment you’re considering is to test it on the back of your hand in the store to see how easily it absorbs. Does is absorb quickly? If so, that’s great for saving time, but if the treatment absorbs too quickly, that means your skin is thirsty and therefore you may need a product with a little more moisture. Keep in mind it’ll be a matter of personal preference when it comes to picking the right solution since all formulas smell and react differently to various skin types.
Formula Consistency
A serum or gel-based formula is ideal for individuals with normal to oily skin as they soak in quckly and get right to the root of cellulites lumps and bumps. If your skin is on the dry side, you should probably go with a creamier, lotion-based consistency which targets your cellulite but also hydrates the skin at the same time; in fact, this dual action is a great feature of many anti-cellulite treatments on the market today.
How Much Should You Spend?
It’s important to understand paying for a quality product is required if you’re committed towards making a huge improvement in your looks (and self-esteem). Cheap alternatives don’t contain the ingredients potent enough to effectively fight cellulite. Plainly put, if you find a cheap anti-cellulite treatment that promises results, don’t bother with it. While there are some premium drugstore options, they tend to cost the same as high end brands. Bite the bullet and spend your money on the best quality product you can afford which will make the time you invest into applying it every day well worth the effort.
Using Your Anti-Cellulite Treatment
Set a Schedule and Stick to It!
Using an anti-cellulite treatment is almost like starting out a workout regime. You need to choose a time of day when you’ll remember to apply the treatment because these products usually take a while before significant results are visible. You may see instant results with some products but you’re likely looking for lasting, long term results so it’s vital to commit to using a formula every day as directed before you begin seeing significant improvements.
Keep Application Consistent
You need to apply your treatment to the same location every single day if you expect to see any significant results. For example, if you’re targeting leg and bottom fat, then obviously only use the product on your legs and bottom. Keep in mind that just like a workout, a small investment of your time every day will eventually give you noticeable results.
Give the Treatment Time to Work
Don’t give up or get discouraged if your new treatment doesn’t begin working right away as not all anti-cellulite products are created equal. Most treatments will show some improvement after about a week or two. After about four to six weeks of consistent use you should see additional improvements and notice your skin feeling tighter and looking smoother as the cellulite diminishes. However, after using the entire bottle and still not seeing any noticeable improvement, it’s advisable you look into getting a refund from the manufacturer.
Anti-Cellulite Formulas
As we mentioned above, most anti-cellulite treatments are a bit on the expensive side due to active ingredients derived from rain forest and jungle botanicals. Since some treatment contain exotic plant and fruit extracts, importing these ingredients obviously affects the cost of the end products. Caffeine (aka green coffee extract) is an effective and budget-friendly ingredient, so if you want to save a little money then you can look for a product that contains this ingredient instead of expensive, exotic plant extracts.
If you have a severe case of cellulite and price is no object, look for products that use stem cell technology derived from the yellow poppy plant which works very effectively to break down and shift fat within the cells. The same goes for lipid and protein-based reconstructive ingredients often used in antiaging creams which range from moderate to very expensive.
Take the time to research how effective the active ingredients in a particular treatment are which can then help you determine if it’s matched to the severity of your condition.
Supplementing Your Anti-Cellulite Treatment
Using an anti-cellulite treatment is like driving your car halfway to your destination, getting out then walking the rest of the way. If you only use an anti-cellulite treatment on your stubborn fat but do nothing else, you may see a little improvement, but you should really give it your all and help the product help you.
Drink Water
One great way to supplement your anti-cellulite treatment is to flush out fat cells and toxins by drinking water. Water is one of the great best kept beauty secrets and can really help your treatment function at its best.
Pump Some Iron
If you’re used to running and doing cardio workouts, yet wonder why you still have cellulite, you need to get into weight training as well since building muscle helps fight fat. So, pick up some weights do some light reps on a regular basis, and help get that body of yours toned!
Sugar and Alcohol – Just Say No
Keep in mind sugar and alcohol are two of the worst things you can put in your body when it comes to cellulite. If you dedicate yourself to eliminating, or at least cutting back on these two things, while drinking water, exercising more, and using your anti-cellulite treatment, I promise you’ll love the results before long.