Like a spider that slowly builds its web in the corner of your bedroom, living in the dark, hidden from sight. And then suddenly summer springs up on you and sheds light on those scary things that have been hiding out all winter. Like the cellulite that slowly made it’s way to your derrière since the last time you wore a bikini leaving your thighs looking like a saggy leather couch. The orange-peel effect is caused by at fat deposits that warp the connective tissues beneath the skin. Try out one of these creams to combat the “cottage cheese."


1. Elizabeth Grant Collagen Firming and Toning Body Kit ($39.99) is a three piece kit that includes a sculpting serum (with anise, smoke tree and collagen), a body toning lotion (with collagen, yellow goldenrod flower extracts and caffeine) and a toning massager.

2. Apply Clarins High Definition Body Lift ($63.00 CAD) in the morning and evening to see the results of this plant extract based lotion.

3. Clarins Extra Firming Body Cream ($60.00 CAD) claims to boost the production of collagen fibres to smooth out those dimples with centella, bocoa and lemon thyme extracts and shea butter to keep the skin soft.

4. Use Rodial Body Sculpture ($125.00 CAD) daily for a month to see results, this product claims, of up to one cm.

5. Rodial Arm Sculpt ($79.00 CAD) promises arms like Michelle Obama's with this cream that uses fruit acid extracts and caffeine. 


1. NIP+FAB Tummy Fix ($19.95 CAD) claims that when you used morning and night it can reduce the tummy by up to two cm.

2. NIP+FAB Cellulite Fix ($19.95 CAD) uses Indian forskolin and caffeine to reduce fat deposits and increase lipolytic activity. 

3. Ten days is all it takes for Biotherm Celluli Laser ($66.00 CAD) to banish cellulite. Biotherm warrants that caffeine, gingko, centella, ginseng and the extract of thermal plankton will firm you up in no time.

4. Mama Mio Shrink to Fit Cream ($73.00 CAD) is loaded with antioxidants and cellulite reducing indredients like caffeine, green tea, horsetail extract, rosemary and quinoa extracts, and sweet almond oil to firm your "orange peel" skin.

5. Bliss Fat Girl Slim ($30.00 CAD) vows that it only takes 28 days to see results of this caffeine packed cream.

6. Nivea Goodbye Cellulite Gel ($8.99 CAD)  promises to banish cellulite in up to four weeks. 

For those women willing to try something beyond the topical treatment, another solution is laser therapy. The heat from the laser releases the collagen bonds to unwind the collagen bundles and stimulate the growth of new collagen. Over time it improves skin tightness and texture, fighting the appearance of cellulite. Try this out at Advantage Laser Clinic, Precision Laser and Esthetics, and Bell Air Laser Clinic.

How are you planning on battling cellulite to get bikini ready this summer?