Does a Cure for Cellulite Actually Exist?

As much as I would love to reveal some amazing magic cure for cellulite, that's not going to happen. There's plenty of beauty product manufacturers who would love you to believe that if you buy their $100 little pot of cream you're miraculously going to eliminate cellulite. Millions of women around the globe are asking themselves the same question: "do they work?"

The miracle in a bottle

We'd all love it if a miracle in a bottle did exist, however life generally isn't that simple. Cellulite cream manufacturers can make all sorts of claims as to the effectiveness; the problem is that none of these claims have been scientifically proven.

Ingredients for these creams include caffeine which supposedly increases blood flow. Retinol is supposed to increase collagen production, which in turn will make the skin thicker and cellulite less visible. DMAE apparently stimulates your muscles to help them give a firmer appearance. Then there are the antioxidants E and C which may also help.

Diet and Exercise

Sorry if I seem harsh, but you're just going to have to get off your desk chair and get some exercise along with improving your diet. On the plus side, not only will you be dealing with your cellulite but you'll also improve your general well-being. When your muscles tone up then the cellulite will become less noticeable. Cardio exercise will help to increase your heart rate which in turn will work to decrease our body fat. Weight training will increase muscle tone giving us an all over firm body and our muscles will in turn help burn fat.

Along with exercise is diet. When you change to a healthy, low fat diet along with exercise, you will gain energy, lose weight and decrease fat. The key to a healthy diet is limiting your fat and sugar intake. Eat more vegetables, fruits and drink lots of water and tea.

The Bad News and the Good

Best to start with the bad news first. Cellulite can be inherited, so if the females of your family have it then chances are you are predisposed.

The good news is that by changing a few simple things, you may be able to greatly reduce the appearance of cellulite. Small changes can help a lot, a 20 minute brisk walk will increase your heart rate and burn calories. Drinking water will help to decrease appetite. Replacing soda, coffee, or fruit juices with water will decrease calorie intake.