Which Nivea Lotion is BEST for “orange peel” belly? Goodbye Cellulite, Anti-Age Treatment, or My Silhouette!

January 11, 2010 by  
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Nivea has a few different products for skin tightning, cellulite, etc. Just a little confused about which one is best for my purpose.

I’m in my early 30s, but have had the orange peel thing happening on my stomach for the past year.

Just purchased Nivea’s Goodbye Cellulite, in addition to Nivea’s Age Defying Moisturizer, both for use on my body and not my face.

But I wonder if the “orange peel” belly is even cellulite or just excess skin from when I lost 10 pounds, and if the cellulite gel would even work for this.

NIVEA PRODUCTS’ CLAIMS

Anti-Age Treatment Body Lotion
Less wrinkles, e.g. at décolleté or arm pit area
Less dryness all over the body

My Silhouette!/Slimming & Reshaping Gel-Cream
Leads to a reduction of up to 3 cm on targeted body parts such as thighs, hips, waist and belly.

Good-bye Cellulite Gel-Cream
Visible reduction of the appearance of cellulite at the respective body parts.

Help! Don’t want to use the incorrect product for my belly….
I forgot about Skin Firming Moisturiser by Nivea.

CLAIMS
Noticeably firms the skin
Tangibly tightens the skin
Moisturises the skin

Sigh.

Choosing the Best Cellulite Treatment

February 24, 2009 by  
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If you are tired of the ugly lumps and bumps that are a sign of cellulite, then you are probably very interested in finding the best cellulite treatment to help you reduce the appearance of cellulite. But, there are so many different approaches to cellulite treatment and so many different anti cellulite products on the market that it can be confusing and time consuming to decide what the best cellulite solution is for you. And testing a lot of different products can be expensive, especially if you don’t get the kind of results that have been promised in the advertising.

How can you find the best cellulite treatment for you and your body? One thing that can help to narrow down the ultimate products you will choose from is to seek out a cellulite treatment that have shown to be effective for a number of people. Often women’s magazines will do surveys and will publish a listing of products that were voted best cellulite treatment. This kind of vote, or survey, is often done annually as there are always new products coming out on the market such as anti cellulite creams and anti cellulite body wraps. Often the best cellulite product is named for the different categories of treatments that are available.

However, even if you find a current listing of products that people voted best cellulite treatment, it should be remembered that everyone is different. If a product was named best cellulite gel or best cellulite lotion you probably have a better chance of it working for you, but it is only by trial and error that you will find the right cellulite solution that works with your body chemistry and overall condition of your body and skin.

Another good indicator of whether a product could be considered the best cellulite treatment or not is to check into the reputation of the manufacturer. A good place to do research is on the internet and look for forums and review sites where consumers have an open arena to share their experiences and opinions of products. Also, it is easy now to check with the Better Business Bureau because of online access and you can see if there have been unresolved complaints against a manufacturer. While it is not always a sure thing, a company that has a good reputation and that stands behind their products is more likely to offer quality anti cellulite creams and other cellulite solutions.

Another aspect of choosing the best cellulite treatment for your condition is to determine if it is affordable for you. Cellulite does not develop overnight, and getting rid of cellulite won’t happen with one tube of even the very best anti cellulite cream. In order to properly treat and reduce cellulite, you should be prepared to commit to using the treatment you select for at least three months before you can even begin to judge if it is having an effect or not. If you cannot see yourself purchasing enough of the cellulite treatment product to give it a fair chance of working, you will simply be wasting your money by only purchasing one tube of anti cellulite cream or one kit for a anti cellulite body wrap.

In the same way that the best cellulite treatment will be affordable over the long term, you also need to choose a cellulite treatment that will be convenient. If the treatment is too time consuming, messy, or if you have to drive across town for a treatment at a spa, the likelihood is high that you won’t follow through with enough treatment to make a difference. This is one reason why anti cellulite creams and lotions continue to be popular even when other approaches such as the best cellulite exercises and anti cellulite diets are more effective at treating the cause of the problem. However, changing a diet and exercising regularly are often more difficult and less convenient than simply applying anti cellulite creams.

Botox Treatment Expectations

February 21, 2009 by  
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Cosmetic surgery has come a long way since the painful face lifts of the past. Today’s procedures are often non-invasive with very little discomfort to worry about. In addition, cosmetic treatments today have proven to be very effective, whether it is about losing extra pockets of fat or turning back the clock on our skin.

Botox is one of the more popular cosmetic treatments designed with anti-aging in mind. This procedure has already proven quite useful in treating a variety of medical conditions when it was found to be effective on wrinkles as well. The treatment has been around for more than twenty years, giving men and women the chance to shave years off the face by getting rid of deep wrinkles more effectively than any other procedure currently can.

When a patient heads into the doctor’s office for a Botox treatment, she will probably be seated in a chair that is similar to the reclining chair at the dentist’s office. Some doctors will numb the area to be treated prior to doing the injections, but no other anesthetic will be required. The entire process takes about ten minutes to complete, depending on the amount of area that will be treated. Once the procedure is finished, the patient is free to go. There is no recovery time with Botox and few side effects to report.

Botox is a non-invasive, safe process for smoothing out deep lines and wrinkles on the forehead and in the corners of the eyes. If you are unhappy with what the aging process is doing to your appearance, perhaps Botox is the perfect solution for you.