What cellulite creams actually work?

I've heard that cellulite creams with ingredients like caffeine, ginseng, coffeeberry, etc. really do make your cellulite look better, but I'd like to know which ones work the best (or at all) before I invest in a whole jar.

3 answers to “What cellulite creams actually work?”

A: Creams for cellulite

Michael Kulick, MD

The real key is to see true peer review studies that show lasting improvement. I have not read any. It is attractive for consumers but until the companies that make these cellulite creams provide scientific data, it will be hard for doctors to recommend such products.  

A: None work

Richard P. Rand, MD

Save your money here, none of these work at all... more

A: Creams don't work for cellulite

Edmond A. Zingaro, MD

Creams don't work for cellulite. Some may contain products that cause some temporary irritation which causes some swelling and some very temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite. The best treatment for cellulite is Endermologie. Nothing is permanent but Endermologie has a long track record of being... more

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