Revitol: A Cellulite Solution?

There are many people in the world afflicted with cellulite, and it can seem as though there are just as many products out there claiming to be miracle cures for this common condition.  Between the lasers, injections, wraps, and creams, you might end up spending an awful lot of money without any noticeable or lasting results.  In fact, you may despair of ever finding a solution (at least a non-surgical one). 

But if the makers of Revitol are to be believed, the cure is within your reach, at a mere $40 per 4-ounce tube (courtesy of your Amazon account, or directly from Revitol’s website). But is it worth it? Here’s the skinny on what Revitol has to offer and how you can decide if it’s worth a try.

The first thing you need to know is that Revitol contains all-naturalingredients.  Of course, this is a fairly meaningless claim since there is no legal precedent for the term “all natural”, which means virtually anyone can use it whether a product is natural or not. 

That aside, the idea is that the components of the cream (or at least the active ingredients) could potentially be found in nature.  You’ll just have to decide if you’re willing to risk it, although chances are you’ve tried plenty of unnatural products by now, so the prospect may not faze you.  After all, it’s less invasive and expensive than other options, so maybe it’s worth a try.

In any case, the main ingredients are all supposedly natural and each helps to reduce the appearance of cellulite in its own way.  First is caffeine.  As you may be aware, it acts as a diuretic when ingested.  While this really won’t help you to deal with cellulite, Revitol is banking on the fact that its vasodilator properties will be effective when it is applied directly to the skin and absorbed.

When blood vessels widen, circulation to the area improves, helping to flush the fluids and toxins responsible for the appearance of cellulite.  This may be why so many cellulite creams include caffeine amongst their main ingredients.

Revitol Cellulite Solution

Revitol also contains algae and bladderwrack extracts, for their detoxifying properties; green tea extract, also thought to detoxify; capsicum, which increases circulation; shea butter, for moisture (plump, hydrated skin is likely to display a smoother texture); horsetail extract, for firmness of the skin; and finally, retinol A.  This last ingredient may be familiar as it has lately been used in many facial creams.  So you might know that it can increase elasticity by stimulating collagen production.

The problem is that this process occurs in the dermis, not the layer of subcutaneous fat underneath (which is where connective fibers harden, leading to cellulite formation).  On the upside, greater elasticity in skin could help reduce the appearance of cellulite, even if it doesn’t lessen the cellulite itself.

According to user reviews, Revitol’s cream does reduce the appearance of cellulite somewhat, with some claiming that results from a single use last up to a week.  Since this is better than most creams, it may be worth the money for those who have minimal cellulite formation and want to feel a little more confident when wearing a swimsuit for example.  But for most people, creams that reverse the signs of cellulite are more myth than miracle cure.  If you want real results, you may be stuck working hard (using diet and exercise to decrease body fat) or paying the piper and scheduling your liposuction.