the amount and severity of your cellulite. Most people see visible results in about 10 weeks and experience very little downtime. You may experience some bruising and redness in the treatment site post-application.
3. Dry brushing
Some experts suggest wooden brushes may help improve the appearance of your cellulite. “Daily body brushing and massaging can jumpstart lymphatic drainage, which helps to eliminate toxins that can accumulate in the fat layer, leading to inflammation and ultimately more pronounced cellulite,” says Dendy Engelman, MD, is a cosmetic dermatologist in New York City and director of dermatologic surgery at Metropolitan Hospital.
Pro tip: Because dry brushing requires dry skin, the best time to do this is before taking a shower. After your shower, apply a creamy moisturizer.
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4. Try a retinol body cream
Mona Gohara, MD, an associate clinical professor at Yale and dermatologist, suggests incorporating a retinol body cream into your cellulite-minimizing routine. “Retinol helps increase collagen and thicken the skin,” according to Joyce Imahiyerobo-Ip, MD.
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This is a great option packed with collagen that works to plump and smooth your skin every time you use it. Even better, it’s non-greasy and antioxidant-rich. Just be sure to accompany this product with a healthy coat of SPF because retinol makes your skin extra sensitive to burns.
5. Use a coffee scrub
A ground-coffee exfoliant can minimize the short-term appearance of cellulite in two ways:
- Massaging the scrub along your skin can help stimulate lymphatic drainage
- Coffee contains caffeine, which temporarily tightens and plumps your skin
“Caffeine can also dehydrate fat cells so they deflate, which then makes your cellulite look a little less obvious,” says Dr. Gohara.
6. Try a serum
Serums and topical creams can help strengthen your skin and make your cellulite a little less noticeable.
Product suggestion: Dr. Engelman recommends Biotherm Celluli Eraser, which is formulated with caffeine and coralline extract, a marine algae extract that helps minimize fat cells.
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7. Eat healthy
Although your diet isn’t solely responsible for whether or not you develop cellulite, eating healthy doesn’t hurt.
Dr. Engelman suggests watching your sodium intake and eating plenty of
