How to Get Rid of Cellulite in 5 Easy Steps

Use these expert tips and be done with dimply skin for good. You'll never think twice about throwing on a pair of shorts again.

USE A FIRMING CREAM

Let's get this out of the way: There's no miracle cure-in-a-jar for cellulite. But "a firming cream that contains caffeine and hyaluronic acid may help disguise cellulite for up to eight hours," says dermatologist Doris Day, a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at New York University Medical Center. 

DOUBLE UP ON SELF-TANNER

It might sound like Snooki's beauty regimen, but celebrity faux-tanner Jimmy Coco, whose clients include Kim Kardashian, swears by a two-layer technique. First, apply a self-tan lotion only to the bumpy areas. Then mist your entire body with a self-tan spray "The contouring has a slimming effect that lasts several days," he says.

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GIVE YOUR THIGHS A RUBDOWN

"Massage boosts circulation and plumps the skin, creating a smoother look that lasts for days," says Shelley Bawiec, director of spa education for Aveda. Her fast D.I.Y. technique: In the shower, apply a body scrub, in vigorous, sideways back-and-forth motions. After you've dried off, use a body oil for a two-minute deep massage: First, smooth your palms in long strokes down the backs of your thighs, then use your fingers to apply pressure in slow, circular motions.

ADD SOME SQUATS

"Strong muscles make cellulite less obvious," says trainer Lacey Stone, who has worked with Nicole Kidman. Just squeeze in these squats to tone the area while watching True Blood: Standing with feet shoulder-width apart, stick your butt out as you bend your knees to a sitting position; hold for two seconds, then return to standing. Repeat15 times, three days a week.

TRY THE ANGEL TRICK

Victoria's Secret models seem immune to cottage-cheese syndrome, but makeup artist Stephanie Flor, who preps them at the brand's runway show, says even they get a little help: "If you attract light to the rest of the legs, cellulite is less obvious, down the front of your legs. For medium or dark skin, use a body oil instead.

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