What it is and what it is for?

Cellulite is the accumulation of adipose tissue in some areas of the body, especially legs and buttocks, where fat nodules are formed. By increasing the size of these nodules, they are pulled upwards creating a rough appearance in the epidermis. This is a problem that affects about 90% of women.

The cellulite and firmness care offers a lipolytic effect that facilitates the dissolution of the existing fat in the subcutaneous tissue and favors its absorption and the recovery of the healthy skin structure. In this way, the skin regains firmness.

What are the most used ingredients and their function?

Cellulite care has several ingredients, the most effective of which are:

Caffeine, a member of the methylxanthine family, is an ingredient that increases circulation and promotes lipolysis of fat cells. 

Retinol, also known as vitamin A, an ingredient that works by increasing blood flow and thickening the dermis, to improve the appearance of cellulite.

Vitamin C, a great antioxidant, helps neutralize free radicals harmful to the skin and also stimulates the skin's collagen production.

Fisetina and Frambione, derived from strawberries and raspberries, help with lipolysis and also have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities.

L-Carnitine, an amino acid found naturally in the body that helps burn fat and strengthen skin cells.

Extracts of Euglena Gracília and Glaucium Flavum, ingredients that, when combined with caffeine, help the body to eliminate fat cells.

Centella Asiatica, an ingredient that increases blood flow and allows better absorption of nutrients.

Horsetail extract, an ingredient with a strong anti-inflammatory property.

Peptides, amino acids that help the skin to produce collagen.

Which types exist and what are their differences?

Cellulite and firmness care have several types: creams, serums, capsules, gel, gel-cream, oils and milks, among others.

The big difference between these anti-cellulite cares is its texture, some of which are more suitable than others for each skin type.

In the case of creams, as they are more incorporated and thicker, they are indicated for dry skin.

The serum is a liquid, fluid and non-greasy care that penetrates more quickly and deeply into the skin.

Oils are a good option for dry and very dry skin.

The gel and gel-cream are light in texture, leaving the skin not oily after use. In addition, they are easy to apply and quickly absorbed.

Milk is inconsistent and highly absorbed.

There are also anti-cellulite treatments in capsules, either by oral intake or external application, adhesives, ampoules, among others.

What is the most used packaging format and what are the most frequent sizes?

Anti-cellulite care can have a wide range of packaging, depending on its type, that is, whether it is cream, serum, etc.

In the case of creams, the most common packaging is jar, tube and dozer. Its most frequent amount is 200ml.

Serums are presented in a dozer, and the amount can vary from 100ml to 200ml.

The treatments in gel or gel-cream can be in a dozer, bottle and tube and their usual sizes are 200ml to 400ml.

The oils are usually in a dozer or bottle and the sizes are 100ml and 150ml.

Finally, milks are dosing or tube packaging and their quantity varies between 200ml to 400ml.

What to take into account when choosing a cellulite care and firmness?

When choosing an anti-cellulite care, it is very important to assess your skin type and see if the treatment you want corresponds to it. Otherwise, it may cause adverse effects to those desired.

You should choose a care that contains at least some of the ingredients mentioned above, as these ingredients are really beneficial and provide several privileges to your skin.

What are the recommendations for use and tips?

In order to improve your experience with cellulite care and firmness, the most important, as mentioned earlier, is the choice of the product. That is, assess the needs of your skin and look for a product adapted to it.

Before application, make sure that you have cleaned the skin thoroughly so that the care penetrates the skin in the best way and apply gently so as not to irritate the skin.

Apply to the area to be treated and spread with circular massages energetically until it penetrates completely. In this way, it will trigger tissue activation, the assets will be absorbed and reach the innermost layers of the skin, where the fat nodules are located.

Place 1 to 2 times a day for a minimum of 3 to 4 weeks. However, always refer to the indication of your own care.

You should also combine cellulite care with a healthy diet and regular exercise, in order to enhance the results.

What are the pros and cons of using a cellulite care and firmness?

This care improves the condition of the skin, since it is effectively hydrated, but we must also take into account the disadvantages.

In certain cases, allergic reactions can be triggered by these products. In such cases, it will be important to check the composition of the product and make sure that none of them could be harmful to the skin.

On the other hand, depending on the objective of the care, it can bring numerous benefits, such as: combating cellulite; allows easy application; offers painless and fast treatment; moisturizes the skin; provides firmer and toned skin.