Caffeine Treatment Reduces Fatty Deposits, Study Says
Caffeine containing anti-cellulite formulation leads to smaller thighs but does little for the blood circulation in the skin, according to new research.
Cellulite reduction appears to be the holy grail of the cosmetics world illustrated by the plethora of cellulite treatments currently on the market. Although the exact mechanism behind the condition is not known, previous studies suggest that blood and lymphatic circulation in the skin may play an important role. Caffeine is thought to have a lipolytic effect on fatty tissue reducing the size of fat cells, ultimately providing a good candidate in the treatment of cellulite.
A new study performed by researchers at the University of Rio de Janeiro tested a caffeine containing formulation, currently on the market as a cellulite treatment, finding that although it had significant reductive effects on thigh circumference it did not affect the microcirculation in the tissues.
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