Aminophylline, an active ingredient in Cellulean, has been reported to break down fat and cellulite by triggering the enzymes that break down the fat in certain areas of the body. This belief became popular in the early 1990s, when medical researchers reported that women who used the cream on their hips, thighs, and buttocks, lost approximately one inch off their hips, thighs, and buttocks when the cream was applied twice daily for six weeks.

The active ingredient Aminophylline works like this: Fat cells have beta receptors, and, when stimulated, these beta receptors release fat. The beta receptors then create a hormone called cyclic AMP, which then triggers the second step of the process. Then something called phosphodiesterase, interferes and breaks down the cyclic AMP which stops the break down of fat. In short, the Aminophylline stimulates blood flow and circulation helping with the natural breakdown of fatty deposits. This will bring you results of thinner, firmer thighs, hips, and buttocks.

The majority of anti-cellulite creams contains between 1% and 2% Aminophylline, and may not contain many of other ingredients such as grape seed extract or thiomucase.

Aminophylline cream must be used quickly and kept away from heat and sun exposure. Like many over the counter cellulite creams, and prescription cellulite creams given by your doctor, allergic reaction may occur. Less than 5% of users reported a rash like irritation on, or around, the application site. If a rash or irritation occurs discontinue use and notify your doctor.

Natural ingredients in anti-cellulite creams include but are not limited to:

?Caffeine, which in helps to stimulate blood flow and fat cells to release fat to the bloodstream so the fat can be burned off by the bodies metabolism.
?Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) and has two important properties: first, it strengthens the vein walls, preventing further damage and leaking. Second, Gotu kola stops the formation of fibers that trap the fat cells in cellulite and improve the flexibility of the connective tissue. Also, Gotu Kola promotes the absorption of fibrous septae and their replacement with finer, more flexible connective tissue fibers.
?Grape seed extract, along with its antioxidant properties, has been known to help strengthen the connective tissues, in turn reducing the signs of aging.

Other ingredients, along with Aminophylline, found in anti-cellulite creams are:

?Arachidonic Acid Blocker is a toxic compound that develops as a result of inflammation. Compounds that block this inflammation are thought to protect against fluid build up, helping to reduce the appearance of cellulite.

?Thiomucase, an enzyme derived from the bulls? testicles, is thought to improve skin appearance and reduce the dimpling of cellulite. Thiomucase does not absorb easily into the skin and may cause an allergic reaction in some people, so this is not for every one.

As stated before aminophylline is found in many anti-cellulite creams and will help reduce the appearance of cellulite on your hips, thighs, and buttocks. Although, finding a cellulite cream that is right for your specific needs may be hard and time consuming, don't give up. There is something out there for everyone, this means you too.