There are many cellulite products on the market. Each
product differs in what active ingredients it contains, how it works and the
effects it actually has on cellulite. To get the most out of a cellulite
product a person needs to understand how they work and exactly how cellulite
is formed and how it can be treated.
Cellulite is caused by the expansion of fat cells. Fat cells do not easily
expand and contract. Once they have expanded they may never return to their
normal size. When a fat cell is expanded it is close to the skin and
therefore appears as cellulite. Cellulite is most often seen on women
because the tissues and fat cells are far less resistant and less durable
than in men. Cellulite can occur due to water weight gain, too. The actual
cause of cellulite is not known, but it is known that being overweight plays
very little into the development of fat cells. This is because everyone
stores fat, even those who are not overweight and at any time a fat cell may
become expanded, even without excess fat, causing cellulite.
Cellulite products aim to treat the problem from the outside. In general
these products work to make the skin look better, not fight the actually
cause of the cellulite. Cellulite products work to hydrate the skin and
bring more blood flow to the skin, both of which increases the plumpness and
appearance of the skin. This helps to mask the dimpled effect caused by
cellulite.
There are many different active ingredients used in cellulite products. Some
use ingredients that have been used in medicine to help increase blood flow,
like Aminophylline, which is used to open lung passages. Others use known
drugs, like caffeine, to help increase blood flow. In general, though, all
the ingredients work to increase blood flow, the difference is how well they
do so.
Most of the time these cellulite products are harmless, but occasionally a
person may experience an allergic reaction, usually mild like a rash or
itching. The best way to use these products is on a constant, continuous
basis. The label directions should be followed carefully in order to get the
best results. These products provide a temporary solution so discontinuing
use would cause the reappearance of cellulite.
Battling cellulite is an on going process. As research continues, new
cellulite products are sure to hit the market. Each one makes its own claims
as to its effectiveness. However, it is really up to the consumer to
determine which product works best for them.
