My legs before any cellulite treatments were used.

Cellulite Creams & Treatments: What I’ve Tried. What Worked. What Didn’t.

I started noticing it years ago. More like mild ripples rather than the cottage cheese dimples most people describe. I ignored it for the longest time hoping it wasn’t what I thought it was. While I was looking the other way, my thighs were turning into mush.

Of course, I wanted to know what was responsible for this mess. Doing some research, I found a bunch of explanations, but what it all boiled down to was that cellulite isn’t an “I’m-too-fat” problem. It’s a “the-collagen-in-my-legs-is-breaking-down” problem. The more the collagen breaks down, the more the layer of fat just below the surface bunches up. Think of crunching up a piece of aluminum foil.

Before we go any further, please remember to keep in mind that mine is one woman’s story. Every body’s situation is different. Some people need to reduce mild cellulite while others have severe cases. I’d venture to say mine was more on the serious side.

Cellulite Exercises

Like many of you, I started out with the simple steps. I exercised and watched what I ate. Then I exercised more. I bought an exercise bike to specifically work my thighs. Not much happened. I love the bike. Still have it as a matter of fact, but it didn’t help to reduce cellulite on my thighs.

I bought DVDs and did weight training as well as cardio (together) and – while I must say my overall body looked better – it did nothing to reduce cellulite.

Cellulite Creams

Neutrogena Anti-Cellulite Cream

Neutrogena Anti-cellulite Treatment – Caffeine, Seaweed, Retinol Formula

I’ve tried a few cellulite creams over the years. I decided to try this cream because I trusted the Neutrogena name. Neutrogena Anti-cellulite Treatment – Caffeine, Seaweed, Retinol Formula costs about $15 per bottle depending on where you get it.

Pros

None.  I’m sorry, but there was nothing I liked about this product.  I got no benefits from it.

Cons

This cellulite cream was supposed to improve the elasticity of my skin so the cellulite became less noticeable. Like most products, it said it would reduce the appearance of cellulite… not that it would actually reduce cellulite. (I think they have to phrase it that way due to FDA regulations.) And, like most products, they want you to use it for 6-8 weeks for maximum results. I did. It didn’t work. No difference at all. I was very disappointed considering that Neutrogena usually makes such great products.

Recommended? No

Read my review of a much better product: Nivea Good-Bye Cellulite Cream & Patches

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