What are the believed cures for cellulite?

Most people dislike the appearance of cellulite and prefer to have skin as smooth as they possibly can. Therefore, much has been composed about cellulite, and many treatments have been promoted, ranging from dietary modification to cellulite creams. Some of these therapies include

Dietary supplements: A number of these products have been marketed and contain a variety of ingredients such as sweet clover, ginkgo, grape-seed, bioflavinoids, bladder wrack extract, oil of evening primrose, soy lecithin and fish oil. These preparations claim to have positive effects on the body such as boosting metabolism, improving circulation, protecting against cell damage, and breaking down fats. Such claims are difficult to evaluate as is the case with similar assertions made on behalf of many supplements and alternative therapies.

Methylxanthines: These are a group of chemicals that include caffeine, aminophylline and theophyilline. These chemicals are present in many cellulite creams and are promoted as treatments for cellulite because of their known ability to break down fat stores. However, skin creams cannot deliver the required concentration of these chemicals for the length of time required for significant fat breakdown. While studies have shown a small reduction in thigh measurements with some of these preparations, they do not promote significant loss of cellulite.