Many women are looking for a good cellulite treatment these days. Unfortunately many are finding that treating cellulite is difficult. Cellulite is fat that starts pushing through the deep layers of skin as we age, because the structures holding the skin of your body lose their elasticity and harden. As they harden they press down on the fatty tissue underneath causing it to push into the spaces between the septa which gives your skin that curdled milk look.

There are lots of ways to describe cellulite, and clever names like the mattress effect or Rumpeledskinston but nearly every woman is affected by cellulite. Fortunately there are some treatments that help reduce the appearance of cellulite. Number one is a diet rich in foods that are good for your skin. Cellulite isn't caused by fat but actually the hardened skin tissue bearing down on fat, so if you eat foods rich in fatty acids, amino acids, lecithin and antioxidants you have a chance of growing better skin tissue and encouraging the production of collagen to make it elastic again.

Another treatment that seems to be working is creams and lotions with lots of methylxanthines. Caffeine is a form of methylxanthine and works to pull fluid from the spaces between cells. It also helps the body to burn the layer of fat just below the skins surface, which may reduce cellulite. You may be able to mix your own caffeine creams with powdered coffee grounds and reduce cellulite while enjoying the fresh smell of coffee.

Consistent exercise will also go a long ways towards firming skin and muscles while reducing fat in the areas where you have problems with cellulite. Some doctors also experimenting with versions of laser therapy to increase circulation and reduce the appearance of cellulite.