Week 2: Expert Advice
Cellulite is like the urban legend of skin issues–everything from foods to fate is the cause. So what' the real deal? "Anything that helps plump up your skin will help when it comes to irregular texture," says dermatologist Dr Patricia Farris. Luckily there are many benefits to be had if you use the Good–bye Cellulite collection but how (and why) does it work? Here, our expert gives us the inside scoop on what you can do.

WHAT IS CELULITE?
Cellulite appears when the fibrocepta–the layer of your skin that holds fat in tight bundles–loosens and fat pokes through here and there which gives the dimpled appearance you associate with it. Women naturally have additional fat deposits around their hips and thighs starting during adolescence.

Can the products be used simultaneously?
Yes, you can use NIVEA Good–bye Cellulite Gel–Cream along with the dietary supplement capsules. Take one dietary supplement capsule up to three times per day with liquid, Apply NIVEA Good–bye Cellulite Gel–Cream daily, and maximize the effect of the Gel–cream by applying the Good–bye Cellulite Patch to targeted problem areas.

What ingredients make Good–bye Cellulite so effective?
PF: The NIVEA Body Beauty Program Dietary Supplement capsules are of conjugated linoleic acid (from safflower oil) and L–Carnitine. Conjugated linoleic acid is a naturally occurring fat found in dairy products and meat. L–Carnitine is a natural substance derived from amino acid. As part of a healthy diet and exercise program, the NIVEA body Dietary Supplement Capsules can help the body support lean muscle mass.*

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Is Cellulite Connected to Weight Gain?
No, you can be perfectly skinny and still have cellulite. The causes aren't certain but most people think it's related to genetic makeup or hormones, specifically estrogen levels and cycles. Almost every single woman has cellulite somewhere–except for a small percentage. Interestingly, men do not get cellulite no matter how overweight they are.