Cellulite is a problem facing most women today. Unsightly, embarrassing, discomforting – all these words describe how most women, and some men who have them, feel about cellulite. The visual descriptions of this condition alone are enough to conjure ugly images in anyone’s mind – the lumped, wrinkled and waffled look on hips, thighs, and buttocks. Some akin the look to cottage cheese, others to orange peel, still others call it the mattress phenomenon.

Most people think cellulite is a symptom of being overweight. That is a myth. Even average-sized and slimmer women are found to have them. There are many causes cited that lead to cellulite – diet, lifestyle, hormones and even fashion. While most would agree that proper diet and exercise is the right way to prevent this condition, most active women do not have the time or the discipline to have this change in their lifestyle.

This is the reason why many would turn to treatment as a way to address this condition. Treatment of cellulite comes in many forms. These are generally classified into two: the physical and mechanical methods (ultrasound, use of electric current, etc.) and the use of pharmacological agents (drugs or medicines).

The first type of treatment is considered expensive by many, though they remain popular. But, the second type of treatment is by far the most sought after by consumers – and, clearly, the most favored among these are cellulite creams. Among the more popular cellulite creams to enter the market is Cellulean.

Cellulean (available at their website here) is currently the only product being endorsed by dermatologists for cellulite reduction. The main ingredient found in Cellulean is aminophylline. A combination of herbs aids by smoothening the skin after aminophylline does its work. Though there are other creams that have the same main ingredient, Cellulean differs because of the use of the agent Transcutol which allows the main ingredient to target the deep fat cells underneath the cellulites.

As much as 78 percent of Cellulean users claim to have lost about 2 inches of cellulite fat after a month’s use. Consumers who want to reduce cellulite but do not want to take anything internally should definitely give Cellulean a try.