There are many anti-cellulite and body firming products on the market today. But cellulite (also referred to as orange peel or dimpled skin) is a very difficult condition to treat. The American Academy of Dermatology defines cellulite as a hormonally based condition unique to women. It is caused by a herniation or rupture of fat through the fibrous tissue and the subsequent pulling back of this tissue that creates dimpled areas.
As a cosmetic chemist who has formulated a few anti-cellulite products, I can attest to the fact that products on the market do not permanently get rid of cellulite. But some of them can somewhat reduce the look or appearance of it.
We recommend the following products on the market because they have clinical data that shows that they do provide some improvement in the look of cellulite as well as test results that show that they can firm and tone legs, thighs and butt areas.
Claims: Reduction of buttocks (1cm), hips (1.2cm), thighs (1.5cm)
Key Ingredient: Biofibrine
Biofibrine acts in 2 ways:
•Prevent collagen fibers from hardening to fight against the aggravation of cellulite
•Stimulate the synthesis of new collagen
Retails for $50.
Key Ingredient:
Caffeine: Triggers the efficiency of lipids combustion.
Lipocidine: Stimulates the expression of a protein that commands the elimination of lipids during a calorie restriction.
Clinical Research:
In 7 days: Skin texture is smoother
In 2 weeks: Skin is firmer and more elastic
In 4 weeks: Visible loss of up to 1 cellulite grade
Retails for $39.50.
Claims: Instantly skin feels firmer and more toned.
Key Ingredient:
Glaucine: It stimulates lipolysis, prevents the formation of new fat cells increases the firmness of skin by decreasing water retention and fat deposits.
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate: has skin smoothing and firming properties;
Also contains Caffeine and Biotin
Clinical Study:
93% showed firmer skin on abdomen and thighs.
Upto 50% more lifted look to buttocks.
Consumer Perception Study:
In just 2 weeks 82% of women saw a more contoured looking body. Based on women who expressed an opinion:
Overtime reduces the look of excess skin on stomach, hips, thighs and buttocks.
Retails for $25.
Key Ingredient:
Shitake Extract: Improves the skin’s texture and provides visibly firmer looking, resilient skin.
Clinical Study:
100% of women showed visible improvement in their skin in just 2 weeks.
Retails for $8.99.
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by cosmetic chemists, Ron Robinson and Upasana Sahu
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