Mother Nature can be cruel. Even if we stick to a healthy eating plan and lead an active lifestyle, cellulite happens. And once it’s there, it’s notoriously difficult to budge. Fortunately there are lotions, gels and serums aimed at smoothing and firming skin to help to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Here are six of our favourites.
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1. Skin Strategy Body Cellulite Serum
With its combination of plant extracts, vitamins and antioxidants, this serum gets to work on problem areas in no time.
2. Dr. Organic Royal Jelly Cellulite Cream
This cream uses bioactive, natural and organic ingredients to help stimulate circulation to reduce lumps and bumps.
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3. Natraloe Anti-Cellulite Cream
If rubbed into the skin after showering, this cream, which contains aloe, can help to regenerate cells and smooth out skin.
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4. Herbex Cellulite Gel
This gel is formulated with a clinically proven herbal complex that has been shown to reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Herbex Cellulite Gel / R124
5. Nivea Firming Good-bye Cellulite Gel-Cream
Tried-and-trusted brand Nivea helps not only with cellulite but also with firming areas of the body such as the thighs, tummy and arms.
6. Doctor Eckstein Beautipharm Lotion Anticellulite
Sure, it might be pricey, but this lotion has a cult following both in South Africa and abroad. Because it’s THAT good!
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