How does caffeine aid in the fight against cellulite?
It does sound far-fetched, but there is a good scientific rationale for caffeine assisting in cellulite control. Cellulite is the body’s natural way of storing fat in women. The reason that even thin women who exercise frequently still have patches of cellulite is that, as a form of fat, cellulite has a poor blood supply. This makes it much harder to shift. The reason that caffeine is helpful for cellulite is because it increases blood flow. Caffeine is related to aminophylline, which is a prescription medication used to open the airways and increase blood flow. Application of caffeine-based products to cellulite-affected areas can therefore improve the vascularization of these areas, allowing easier cellulite breakdown and removal. What types of caffeine-based products are available? One thing is for certain, there are almost as many types of cellulite-removal products as there are women with cellulite! Many of these products contain caffeine or a derivative of it. A common first reso
