While losing 90lbs was a definite achievement, the sagging skin I was left with (mostly on my thighs and arms) was likely the result of aggressive calorie deficits and lack of resistance training during the entire course of my "diet". In the end, it may be neither of those - it may be genetics, it may be just the sheer amount of pounds that I lost, the time I spent losing it, etc. Apparently even if I did everything correctly to reach my weight loss goal, apparently there are no guarantees either way. Surgery just isn't something I would consider either. And the creams, lotions and potions? Bah. They don't really work...or do they?!
After researching tirelessly, I decided to turn to Amazon and found this Cellulite Defense cream by Body Merry. Now, I did lose 90lbs, and lost half of that by the 6 month mark...and another 40lbs about 4 months later. Was that too quick? Maybe. Did my skin have time to recoil and catch up to the weight loss? Maybe. Maybe not. Based on my research, my issue was likely due to lack of muscle "tone", and likely loss of muscle due to aggressive dieting, and not the loss of connective tissue in which the skin completely loses contact with the muscle. Whatever my particular case, I was buying this cream anyway.
I don't pretend that I understand how a cream like this might work, nor will I pretend that I believed it would. I figured at the very least it would provide good hydration! In the end, I was really amazed at how over the course of 1 month, I watched the skin on my thighs become smoother and recoil little by little - there was less sagging over time. (I was applying the cream in conjunction with progressively heavier squats and deadlifts.) I also applied this to the skin to my arms, mostly the triceps, since the skin there was starting to also look like crepe paper (horror of horrors!). Over time, I noticed the skin on my arms looked a lot smoother, and a lot less like crepe paper! Don't get me wrong, it's not perfectly smooth after 1 month...I figure I have a few more months to go along with the continued weight training.
Not only do I like the results from applying this cream by Body Merry, but I appreciate the attributes of the cream as well. It absorbs relatively quickly and isn't sticky when I apply it, nor once it is dry. The color looks kind of odd, but in the end, it can't always be about aesthetics and color - what is most important is that it delivers on its promise! I really do like the smell, too. It's different, but to me, I like it. I also like feeling the mint or menthol diffusing throughout my skin (whatever that "spearmint" burst is!). It's very relaxing after a heavy workout and post-shower...I secretly wonder if the menthol is good for those inner thigh muscles when they are overworked from doing sumo squats!
Thank you Body Merry, for providing such an amazing product, and thank you for your amazing customer service! You never faltered when I had questions about the product, ordering, etc. It's obvious your commitment to your client base is unwavering - almost unheard of in today's market.
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Product Description
Body Merry Cellulite Defense Gel Cream - With Natural Caffeine + Coconut Oil + Peppermint to Smoothen Skin and Reduce the Appearance of Cellulite
What It Is
A powerful blend of Coconut Oil, and Organic Ingredients works to reduce the appearance of cellulite by firming skin and smoothing out unwanted bumps. Our formula also includes Caffeine which stimulates circulation allowing nutrients to get to skin cells.
- Organic Aloe
- Peppermint Essential Oil
- Organic Sunflower Oil
- Organic Coconut Oil
- Organic Spirulina
- Organic Rosemary
- Organic Lemon Peel
Who It's For
Body Merry Cellulite Defense Gel is gentle enough for any skin type. It's perfect for anyone looking to tone, firm, and tighten skin or visibily reduce the appearance of cellulite. It also makes a great all-purpose moisturizer for issues like dry skin, fine lines and more.
Works Great For:
- Cellulite
- Stretch Marks
- Scars
- Dry Skin
- Fine Lines
For the best results we recommend trying our Cellulite Defense Gel with other Body Merry products. We suggest using this cellulite gel alongside our Stretch Marks & Scars Defense Oil and Cream for maximum effectiveness as part of your daily regimen.
Body Merry products are made in the United States using high quality, natural ingredients. All of our products are cruelty-free and never tested on animals.
We are all beautifully unique and that goes for our skin, too. Results and experiences may vary. While we have done as much as possible to ensure your happiness, if for whatever reason you are not satisfied, we will gladly refund you within 90 days of purchase.
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I loved everything about this cream
When I first ordered this product, six or seven weeks ago, I received the jar with the red label and white print. I loved everything about this cream, most especially that it dramatically softened my skin right away. So much so, that I would have considered using it in non-cellulite areas as a regular moisturizer. When I finished my first jar, knowing both customers and company indicated it may be weeks before I'd see a difference in the actual cellulite, I put in a new order for two jars. I then received two different jars (with the new silver band on the front). This formula seems very different to me. For one, the color is a disturbing beige (the previous one was white; was this intended to give customers a visible sense of the caffeine content? LOL). The new cream also seemed to have higher concentrations of whatever menthol-type agent was used, and it did not leave my skin's texture as soft as the previous cream. This new cream's impact on the cellulite is also different. Rather than changing the cellulite slowly but steadily over time, this new cream changes it more visibly faster but the change also seems to be more temporary. I've decided to finish out my two jars before considering another option.
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