The connection between caffeine and cellulite can mean either of two quite opposite things:
- Ingested caffeine makes the human body more prone to cellulite formation. Experts surmise that caffeine probably hampers circulation, shooting up fat unevenly near the surface of the skin.
- Caffeine creams and lotions, when rubbed on the skin, can reduce the appearance of cellulite. Caffeine in creams and lotions has the effect of tightening blood vessels. Tighter blood vessels lead to tighter skin, temporarily making your skin look smoother.
The reaction caused by caffeine-based skincare is temporary because the connection between caffeine and cellulite does not work on the root cause – those fatty deposits that cause a dimpled appearance on the skin.
Coffee is common in skincare products due to it's caffeine content. With a pH equal to that of our skin, coffee acts as a balancing astringent. Additionally, coffee is a free radical scavenger, helping to neutralize oxidation reactions in the skin, which are responsible for conditions like acne and eczema.
Allison B. Kontur
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