Does Anti-Cellulite Treatment Work?

What’s up with anti-cellulite creams, which have been popular in our communities since our great grandmothers eras? While it may feel like some of them are working on your skin, crema para la celulitis is problematic for a few different reasons.

First, who cares if we have cellulite and when did it become an issue? Celulitis as something that’s normal and that basically means you’re human.

Second, it’s pretty likely that the magazine Vogue invented “cellulite” as a problem in an issue of the magazine in 1968, an idea developed in the French medical space. Te imaginas (can you imagine) if Vogue had made dimples the wrong thing to have? Imagine putting anti-dimple cream all over your face.

Second, anti-cellulite treatment creams sometimes make exaggerated claims because the effectiveness of such creams in reducing cellulite is not well-supported by scientific evidence. While some creams may temporarily improve the appearance of cellulite by hydrating the skin or temporarily tightening it, they typically do not address the underlying causes of cellulite or produce long-lasting results.

Cellulite is a complex condition characterized by the dimpled appearance of the skin, primarily in areas like the thighs, buttocks, and abdomen. It occurs when underlying fat deposits push through the connective tissue beneath the skin, resulting in a lumpy or “cottage cheese” texture.

The factors contributing to cellulite formation are multifaceted and include genetics, hormonal changes, lifestyle factors (like diet and exercise), and the structure of connective tissue. While anti-cellulite creams may claim to reduce cellulite through various mechanisms such as increasing circulation, breaking down fat, or stimulating collagen production, the evidence supporting these claims is pretty weak or inconclusive.

More interestingly, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates cosmetic products, including anti-cellulite creams, to ensure they are safe for consumer use but does not require them to undergo rigorous efficacy testing before being marketed.

Basic and simple lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy diet, staying hydrated, exercising regularly, can help improve the appearance of cellulite to some extent, but there is no quick-fix solution offered by anti-cellulite creams. Consulting with a dermatologist or healthcare professional can provide personalized advice and recommendations for managing cellulite effectively.

We say do as our ancestral señora’s did and don’t even worry about it. It’s a normal part of being a human.