Best Anti Cellulite Creams – Can They Help Fight Cellulite?

For many women, the period right before summer instills anxiety, even panic. They envision repeat trips to the mall to do something that can strike fear in the heartiest of women. Yes, I am referring to trying on bathing suits. The problem is that many women suffer from cellulite – that dreaded wrinkling and dimpling of the skin that normally occurs around the thighs, hips or buttocks. The many non-technical terms that exist are less than flattering: orange peel syndrome, mattress phenomenon or cottage cheese skin. Most women do not really understand the condition; they just know they do not want it. Exactly what is cellulite?

Technically, cellulite is caused by an increase in the regular fatty cells in your body. These cells are produced by the collagen fibers connecting your skin to deeper tissue layers. As the fatty cells increase, so do the areas containing the fat cells. The income is an increase in the faty deposits under your skin or uneven faty deposits which results in the unattractive dimpled appearance of skin. Many scientific studies have been conducted to determine the exact cause of cellulite. Surprisingly, the cause is still unknown. However, the medical tests have proven that cellulite consistants of the same material as ordinary fat.

Scientific breakthroughs are helping companies like Hydroderm develop anti-cellulite creams. For example, Hydroderm produces a cellulite reducer called Body Shape. Hydroderm says that continued use will improve the texture of the skin. The cream will also tone areas that diet and exercise alone will not improve.

Now for some interesting facts: cellulite is experienced by 85% to 98% of women who have already experienced puberty and is determined to be genetic. Although women in all parts of the world suffer from cellulite, the condition is more prevalent in Caucasians. Very few men suffer from it and contrary to popular belief; it is not caused by being overweight. Unfortunately, thin or underweight women are not immune to this common problem.

On the positive side, cellulite is completely harmless. The only imaging effect the condition may have is on your self-esteem. If you are one of the millions of people suffering from this common problem, at least you can take solace in the fact that you are not alone. Now that you understand a little more about this widespread condition, perhaps you will face next year's bathing suit search with a little less trepidation.