Cellulite creams work by improving the appearance of the skin and the “orange peel” appearance by improving blood and lymphatic circulation, reducing swelling, improving skin firmness and the formation of collagen in the skin, especially in cases of mild cellulite that appears when the skin is pressed.
However, these creams do not completely eliminate cellulite as they act on the most superficial layers of the skin. However, they can also be used in cases of more intense cellulite to complement aesthetic treatment such as lipocavitation or electrolipolysis, for example. Check out the main treatments for cellulite.
Cellulite creams generally contain caffeine, lipocidin, coenzyme Q10 or centella asiatica, for example, and can be purchased in pharmacies or drugstores, and should be used under the guidance of a dermatologist or a professional who specializes in aesthetics, who can recommend the best anti-cellulite cream. individually, or even aesthetic treatments, according to the severity of cellulite.
Cellulite cream ingredients
Cellulite creams contain specific substances, or often a combination of ingredients, to enhance the anti-cellulite effect, the main ones being:
- Caffeine and 5%: promotes dehydration of skin cells and helps eliminate localized fat;
- Retinol a 0,4%: is a derivative of vitamin A that prevents the formation of fat by stimulating cells;
- Preschool: helps burn localized fat, generally associated with creams containing caffeine;
- Salicylic acid: promotes skin exfoliation, removing dead cells and facilitating the action of caffeine;
- Ascorbic acid or vitamin C: stimulates collagen synthesis, improving skin firmness;
- LHA: exfoliates and renews the skin
- Lipocidina: helps eliminate localized fat;
- Coenzyme Q10: stimulates collagen production, improving skin firmness and elasticity;
- L- Carnitine: helps eliminate localized fat and improves skin;
- Lotus Extract: reduces the formation of new cellulite;
- Ginkgo biloba: improves blood circulation, reducing skin swelling;
- Ginseng: it also improves blood circulation, which helps reduce swelling and improve the appearance of the skin;
- Mauve: improves circulation and skin appearance;
- Asiatic spark: stimulates collagen production, combats sagging skin and improves blood circulation;
- Escina (derived from horse chestnut): improves blood circulation, combating swelling.
Some examples of cellulite creams containing a combination of active substances are Roc Retinol Anti-Cellulite Intensive, Vichy Cellu Destock, Bye-Bye Cellulite Nivea, Cellu-sculpt Avon, Nativa Spa Body Gel, Lipotherm AdaTina or Dermage Drencell Anti-Cellulite Body Serum.
How to use
It is recommended to apply the anti-cellulite cream to the entire affected area, for example the belly, sides, buttocks, thighs and arms, twice a day, especially after bathing. To better activate circulation and consequently improve the penetration of the cream, it is recommended to exfoliate the skin in areas with cellulite, and then apply the cream.
The cream must always be applied in an upward direction, which is why it must first be applied close to the knees and then move towards the groin, insisting on the inner and lateral region of the thigh, to facilitate venous return. See in these images how the cream should be applied, respecting the direction of lymphatic drainage.
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How to get rid of cellulite
In addition to using the appropriate anti-cellulite cream, it is recommended to follow a balanced diet, exercise, especially for the legs and buttocks, and perform lymphatic drainage sessions. This is all important because cellulite is caused by several factors and adopting just one treatment strategy is not enough.
Food should be diuretic and it is essential to reduce foods rich in fat, sugar and drink plenty of water. It is also recommended to exercise every day for about 1 hour to burn fat, but in addition to aerobic exercises such as running, walking or cycling, and also anaerobic exercises, such as weight training. Check out some examples of cellulite exercises that you can do at home.
Other techniques that also help eliminate cellulite and sagging skin are aesthetic treatments such as ultrasound, lipocavitation or radiofrequency, for example. Lymphatic drainage immediately afterwards improves results even further.
On certain days of the month, cellulite may become more evident, especially when you tend to have fluid retention a few days before or during menstruation, so this treatment should be followed for at least 10 weeks to be able to compare the results before and after. after.
