Cellulite Treatment Lotions
According to MedlinePlus, a service of the National Institutes of Health, cellulite is viewed as a common occurrence by the medical community. Some individuals attempt to reduce or eliminate cellulite by using lotions, but most doctors agree that this is not an effective treatment for cellulite. Does this Spark an idea?
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Identification
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No one wants to discover she has cellulite. Sometimes referred to as "orange peel skin," cellulite has an unsightly appearance due to collections of fat pushing against the body's connective tissue. These pockets of fat cause the skin to become dimpled and lumpy.
Lotion Features
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Many advertisements for cellulite lotions claim amazing results in the reduction or elimination of cellulite in the body. The ingredients in these lotions vary, depending on the manufacturer, but many brands include the antioxidant dimethylaminoethanol, niacin, caffeine and retinol.
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Expert Insight
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According to Medical News Today, Dr. Lisa M. Donofrio, an assistant professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine, states that there is no scientific evidence that these types of lotions or creams work, and she advises her patients that cellulite is normal. According to the Mayo Clinic, if a person does find a lotion that seems to help this condition, the results will most likely be short-lived.
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References
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