Caffeine And Cellulite- The Good News And The Bad News

The relationship between caffeine and cellulite is a "good news", "bad news", situation. Unfortunately, many individuals trying to get rid of cellulite have little understanding of the role caffeine plays in fighting cellulite. Because of this fundamental ignorance, many end up "spinning their wheels", and give up the battle.

Successful cellulite treatment involves utilizing the body's natural abilty to flush toxins from the body. This process is unsuccessful when cells in the body hold water. Cells tend to hold water internally when insufficient water is coming from external sources.

Namely, de-hydration!

In the case of cellulite, the APPEARANCE of cellulite might be reduced with the combination of regular massage and diuretic agents.

Caffeine is essentially a stimulant, and when applied externally, or taken internally, can promote the elimination of fluids. Hence, the reason many cellulite creams contain caffeine.

The 2 Problems With Caffeine And Cellulite.

The major problem with using caffeine to get rid of cellulite is the most obvious. The fluids come right back. In fact, when the body is put in a position of de-hydration, it will attempt to HOLD more water!

BAD, for getting rid of cellulite!

The second problem is that dehydration causes the skin cells to die, resulting in a dried out appearance. ANY dermatologist will encourage hydrating and moisturizing the skin.

NOT de-hydration!

Another ingredient that is contained in many popular cellulite creams is aminophylline. Unfortunately, it promotes de-hydration as well. Together, caffeine and aminophylline form a potent 1-2 "punch" in promoting de-hydration.

So, caffeine and aminophylline, along with massage may give the appearance that cellulite is vanishing, but the reality is that the cellulite will return.

If not caffeine and cellulite, what IS the best cellulite treatment?