Evaluation of anti-cellulite efficacy: A topical cosmetic treatment for cellulite blemishes -A multifunctional formulation

J. Cosmet. Sci., 62, 305–316 (May/June 2011)

ADELE SPARAVIGNA, GIANCARLO GUGLIELMINI,
STEFANO TOGNI, ALDO CRISTONI, and
GIADA MARAMALDI

Cellulite is thought to affect 80-90% of postpubertal women, and is considered much of a cosmetic concern by the large majority of them. In this study, the objective was to assess the effi cacy of a topical cosmetic product containing various active ingredients of botanical origin on cellulite blemishes on female volunteers affected by fat accumulations, as well as by slight-to-moderate cellulite in the lower limbs. The assessment was performed by means of various objective evaluations, including contact thermography, morphometric measures of thigh circumference, and microcirculation evaluation. The obtained results indicate that the use of synergistic botanical standardized extracts, through the exploitation of different mechanisms of action and acting on different biological targets, provides visible and measurable results in the improvement of cellulite signs and symptoms.