How to Get Rid of Cellulite

So, you have finally decided to do something about those bumps on your thighs or buttocks. That is great news! But before you go ahead and buy the first cream, beauty spa treatment or home massager machine that is presented to you buy a fast talking sales woman - STOP and consider your options.

In the 15 years that I've worked in various skin care sales and consulting roles, I have seen many women disappointed by the results of one product or another. In a lot of cases, the product could work but the client has been sold a product that wasn't suit to her skin and/or hasn't done enough research to see through the sales pitch. They takes the sales woman word that miracles can happen and run off with a hot little item home only to be disappointed after a few months or weeks of treatment. Most women just through the item in the bin and can't be bothered or too embarrassed to return to the store to get a refund.

Cellulite products are no different. Some work well, some work ok and some are just plain rip offs. Don't rely on a magazines endorsements (these are mostly cleverly placed ads) or the sales person. Do your own research. That way, you can not only decide on the treatments that are mostly likely to work and also find a treatment that will work for YOU.

The title of this post is "How to Get Rid of Cellulite Fast". So what treatments can help you get rid of cellulite as quickly as possible? For the fastest results, I generally recommend to women a combination of treatments. Specifically, cellulite lotion, massage and exercise.

As mentioned, the exact lotion, massage and exercise you choose should be based on good research.

Any cellulite cream should contain ingredients that are known to be effective. Caffeine and seaweed based lotions are always a good bet. With massage, you could choose a simple skin scrub that you do daily in the shower, an at home anti cellulite massager or a beauty spa massage treatment. The most popular at home massager is the Verseo Cellulite Removal Massage System. The most effective spa treatment is Endermologie's Lipomassge.

With exercise, there is two schools of thought. The first is to concentrate on reducing fat levels through high intensity cardio. The premise is that cellulite is caused by fat and reducing fat leads to a lesser level of cellulite. The second school of thought is that cellulite is caused by a lack of balance between muscle and fat levels. A type of program based on this thinking is heavy on weight training to build muscle and lighter on cardio.

By combining massage, cream and exercise into a single treatment program you will be able to get rid of cellulite fast. Each treatment will target a different cause or symptom of cellulite, and lead to better results quicker than if you did one individually.