I bought this cream when it was promoted as a cream that would reduce the appearance of cellulite bumps. I was a bit skeptical but figured it would not hurt to try. This gel-cream worked well as moisturizer. I took pictures of the "problem area" once a week, and saw no noticeable visual improvement to cellulite areas in 4 week and 6 weeks. I suspect without the photos which helped me be more objective I might have seen been more positive about the results.
Apparently, I was not alone in my experience. Nivea recently reached a settlement with Federal Trade Commission about overblown claims about this product. To avoid an expensive law suit the company agreed to pay $900,000 in restitution to people who bought the cream (one needs to have saved the receipt to prove the purchase has been made, of course). Nivea still sells creams that claim to reduce cellulite if they are applied regularly to thighs, low lower back area and stomach, but now as part of the settlement their web site contains a disclaimer "This is not a weight or fat loss product. No topical product has been shown to eliminate cellulite."
Placebo effect of the cream should not be totally dismissed. Feeling more positive about yourself translates into more confidence and that's a good thing.
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