Most women aged twenty years and older are either very familiar with cellulite or live in fear of it.Cellulite, the pockets of fat trapped beneath layers of skin to create that bumpy “orange peel” look on the thighs, upper arms and abdomen, is non-discriminatory: it affects the thin, the obese, the old and the young regardless of race or even gender (although men tend to not be affected by its appearance as much as women).  There are a variety of treatment options for removing cellulite, from low-cost home remedies using ingredients found in your pantry to expensive long-term treatments performed by certified technicians or physicians.

If you have a can of instant coffee in your cupboards, you have the basic ingredient for removing cellulite. Coffee! Caffeine restricts blood vessels, and if you rub ground coffee in circular motions onto your problem areas while in a warm shower or hot bath, according to some websites, you will notice firmer skin immediately. In fact, caffeine derived from Guarana extracts and Retinol A, a compound derivative of Vitamin A, are the primary ingredients in most advertised cellulite creams.  You can see this Guarana extract is on ingredient found in our It Works Defining Gel.

Brush massages are another home remedy: using a soft bristle brush, gently massage the problem areas in circular motions. Brush each area for at least ten minutes to loosen trapped fat cells. Do this daily to get rid of cellulite. This can also leave your skin feeling a little bit raw if you use it too long and brush too hard.  It the It Works Defining Gel there is no need to spend more than 30 seconds just applying it to any area just as you would apply lotion.

Sea clay, known for removing cellulite, is used in salons as part of a body wrap to burn fat and detoxify the body. According to some sources, such treatments used regularly will dissolve as much as 6 inches of body fat. However, it is expensive and several sessions are needed to see results.

For some, simple weight loss or caloric restrictions coupled with aerobic and anaerobic exercises can reduce or get rid of cellulite.  Because cellulite is mainly caused by fat trapped between bands of connective tissue right below the skin, cardio-vascular and muscle conditioning exercises will both reduce body fat and tone underlying muscle.

For those who suffer from severe cellulite, getting rid of it can be done at a plastic surgeon’s or cosmetic dermatologist’s office using the latest technology. Mesotherapy involves injections of fast-dissolving fluids into troublesome areas to break down and melt away fat cells.The cellulite cocktail can include ingredients such as L-Carnitine, Glycolic Acid, artichoke extract and Taurine among others. VelaShape or elaSmooth uses infrared and radio frequency waves to relax bands of connective tissue, increase metabolic rate and decrease fat cells to smooth out the skin.

Whether cellulite is a nagging embarrassment or a mild worry, there are plenty of treatment options available for getting rid of cellulite that can be tailored to specific budgets or needs.  The It Works Defining Gel will help to hydrate your skin in a way that cellulite or smaller varicose  veins may not be as visible.  When your skin is well hydrated it is more supple and cellulite is less visible even though unfortunately it is still lurking in your skin.

Before you spend hundreds of dollars on some of these more extreme methods you may want to give the Defining Gel a try.  You may see results in as little as a week.   You can also try an ounce of the defining gel with an ultimate applicator as part of the Starter Kit.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.