Whether overweight or thin, anyone can get it; it’s stubborn, it’s chunky, and the worse part- it’s incurable. I am talking about cellulite (doesn’t it bring a ring to your ears?). Some people may refer to it as “orange peel skin” or “cottage cheese,” whatever you would like to call it, it’s annoying.

As for treatment, there are various options out there to alleviate the appearance of cellulite, but not completely remove it. There are at-home treatments, plastic surgery procedures (lipodissolve or mesotherapy), and spa treatments (endermologie or velasmooth).

Unfortunately, spa and medical services are a little pricey, so I decided to try an at-home treatment called Java Junkie 3-in-1 cellulite system for my cottage cheese thighs.

What was interesting about Java Junkie is that it is made from coffee grounds; in this case you can safely go into caffeine overload. Caffeine (on the skin) is good at alleviating the appearance of cellulite temporarily because it induces blood flow and works as a diuretic. This product is a great choice for all the coffee addicts out there. I am not your typical coffee fiend, but I do love the smell of it, so I painlessly tried this product out; all the while smelling like a fresh cup of Joe.

Java Junkie is a combination of a scrub, wrap, and lotion, making it easier to clean and moisturize; eliminating steps. There are two options when using this product, you can either use it as a scrub a couple times a week or use it as a wrap (by scrubbing into the skin and wrapping cellophane over the desired area). I decided to use it as a scrub three times a week, it made it convenient because I could just use it while I shower. I made sure to massage my thighs as I used the scrub.

After a couple days of use, I could see the difference; my skin was a lot tighter and smoother. I am sure if I had used the product as a wrap, my results would have been more dramatic; however, I was impressed at how soft my skin was within a weeks time. Overall, I was satisfied with the results.

For all of the coffee lovers out there, or if you would like espresso finished skin, you will love this product. I would definitely recommend Java Junkie to those who would like to tighten up skin and minimally reduce the appearance of cellulite.

If you would like to learn more about Java Junkie, visit their Web site.

Stay tuned for other great at-home cellulite product reviews.

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