When we think about cellulite cream we no doubt think of the promises that the advertisements make. There is supposed to be a visible reduction of cellulite on one's thighs. In some cases the promotion goes so far as to say that this will happen within a matter of days.

There are many types of cellulite creams on the market and they all promise to do the one thing that we all wish and that is to decrease the appearance of cellulite on our thighs, buttocks and stomachs. All you have to do is apply the cream to the effected areas and you will see a decrease in the appearance of the cellulite.

But what are the secret ingredients in these creams?

There are a few key ingredients that really are responsible for the disappearance of cellulite and these include caffeine, retinal and DMAE which is an antioxidant. It might come as a surprise to some that caffeine is used in the cream but if you think about the high that coffee can give you then perhaps it is not such a mystery that this improves blood flow to the skin leading to a firmer appearance. Retinal is essential as it boosts the production of collagen in the skin. This production assists in making the skin appear thicker and with fewer dimples. Last, but certainly not least, the DMAE causes muscle stimulation and this combined with amino acids is another way of making the skin appear firmer.

Cellulite can often be a result of excess weight or lack of exercise although even for people who are slim and exercise all the time, cellulite is still a problem. It's one of nature's little gifts that reminds us that our bodies a re constantly changing and that no matter how hard we try, all we can do is postpone the inevitable.

The amazing promises made by the promoters are not always likely to come true, despite the fact that you will see some visible results. There are critics of these companies that say that the simple fact that the skin is being rubbed when the cream is applied is one of the main benefits to the skin in that it increases blood flow. But the additional advantage that the other ingredients give you is no doubt something to be considered.

While cellulite cream helps the appearance of cellulite by decreasing it, it cannot take the cellulite away entirely. However, it can help the firmness of the skin, lessen the orange peel and make you feel a little bit more confident. So if you have to use the cellulite cream, don't expect the miracle of the disappearing peel, but do expect a small decrease in the amount of peel on those affected areas!