Cellulite is caused by fat that has accumulated under the skin. The fat shows as dimpled areas though thin skin, which is known as cellulite. There are many creams on the market that help to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Cellulite reducing lotions containing caffeine, retinol and aminophylline to aid in cellulite treatment.
Caffeine Based Creams and Lotions
Cellulite creams and lotions that contain caffeine have been proved to reduce the amount of cellulite and its appearance. According to Vanderbilt University, cellulite creams and lotions containing caffeine "work great to pull fluids out of the spaces between cells and induce lipolysis--fat burning in the layer just below the skin's surface". This fat burning will lead to less fat underneath the skin, so there will be less dimpling. According to CBS News, the caffeine can also help to reduce any swelling in the area where the cream was applied; so this reduction in swelling will make the skin appear smoother.
Aminophylline
Aminophylline, a form of xanthine, is a main ingredient in cellulite treating creams and lotions. Aminophylline acts similarly to caffeine by helping to encourage fat metabolism. A study done by researchers at Louisiana State University's Pennington Biomedical Research Center showed that applying an aminophylline cream helped to reduce fat safely and effectively after 12 weeks, according to the Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism Journal. Fat reduction with aminophylline based products will help to reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Retinol
Retinol is a derivative of Vitamin A that is used in products used to treat cellulite. The retinol is converted into retinoic acid, which helps to tone and firm the skin. Toned and firmer skin reduces the appearance of cellulite, according to USA Today. The retinol in cellulite treatment creams and lotions make the outer layer of skin thicker. With thicker skin, cellulite is harder to notice.
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