It was university level researchers that thought if the prescription asthma med could somehow be applied topically and absorbed by the skin it could have positive effects on fat cells.

The research was conducted quite a few years ago but today the positive findings of these studies are being used to market anti cellulite lotions which contain the key ingredient.

The most well known brand using Aminophylline as a key ingredient to get rid of cellulite is Cellulean.

Cellulean aggressively uses the research done on Aminophylline in their marketing campaigns citing it as proof that their anti cellulite solution works wonders for women.

Does it work?

Well truthfully it’s hard to know for sure but I believe it’s likely the best product to try if you’re going to spend money on a product to treat cellulite.

While most anti cellulite creams contain all natural or herbal ingredients, the fact that Aminophylline has some research behind it is a good thing.

Good question?

The obvious answers are the beauty product manufacturers are doing a great job at marketing that smooth sleek look of our legs to us on TV and in magazines. Also all the big Hollywood stars and models don’t seem to have cellulite.

What they don’t show us how ever is the hours or work that these people put their bodies through to stay looking so good. They don’t discuss just how much exercise, working out and diet modifications they make.

So what can you do to get rid of cellulite that won’t modify your entire lifestyle and take months to do?

Anti Cellulite Creams

Topical treatments are probably the most popular method to say goodbye to cellulite. They’re reasonably inexpensive when compared to other cellulite treatment methods and are readily available.

One major draw back to using cellulite creams for treatment is their results are never permanent. You’re constantly having to apply the cream daily to maintain your results level. This really isn’t the ideal situation if you ask me.

How about Dieting

Unfortunately due to the nature of cellulite and where the fat is located dieting does very little to reduce cellulite. It’s a good idea to maintain a healthy diet anyways as extra weight being carried around on your body has other negative effects but it won’t directly get rid of cellulite dimples.

Exercise

Exercise can help reduce the appearance of cellulite. It will achieve similar results to cellulite creams but it will be more permanent, less expensive and help your over all health a lot more.

Doing leg focused exercises such as step aerobics, jumping rope and stair climbing will firm and tone the muscles in your legs, thighs and buttocks. Over time what will happen those muscles will begin to sculpt your body in those areas. The dimples that were once visible from cellulite will be reduced and the muscle tone will take over.

The best case scenario would be to use a combination of cellulite creams for the first month or two while exercising. Eventually you won’t have to maintain use of the cream and can rely on exercise to keep your sleek look.