A whopping 4m women in the UK are concerned about cellulite, according to the market analysts Mintel. That doesn’t mean that all those women are on the overweight side, either. “That’s because cellulite is not a fat problem; it’s a skin problem. It has nothing to do with what you weigh, or how much weight you lose,” says the Hollywood dermatologist Howard Murad, author of The Cellulite Solution.

Annihilating the stubborn condition is no mean feat, but a wholesome diet and regular exercise may help. Frustratingly, there’s nothing we can do to make the dimples vanish overnight. However, there is longer-term hope, thanks to a new crop of solutions storming the beauty-treatment scene. Between them, they’re making some pretty impressive claims — from the underwear laced with ripple-reducing ingredients to the £300-a-pot cream brimming with a dimple-destroying blend. Too good to be true, or the answer to our prayers? Well, it’s a little of both.

The spa treatment

What is it? Priori CoffeeBerry Naturally Slimming Body Treatment

How does it work? This 50-minute rigorous lymphatic drainage massage focuses on cellulite-prone zones, such as the hips and thighs. After a scrub, body mask and warm wrap, a potent cream loaded with the antioxidant-rich whole coffee fruit is massaged in.

The verdict After one treatment, water retention in my thigh area is significantly reduced. After a third, my skin feels tight and cellulite is only slightly visible. A fab solution before hitting the beach. 4/5

£90; The Spa at Chancery Court; spaatchancerycourt.com

The miracle cream

What is it? NeoGlis Primavera Body Cream

How does it work? The hefty price tag is down to costly ingredients that, in tests, have shown a fat-reducing effect. The cream is said to tone, sculpt and regenerate, with cellulite less visible after only a week.

The verdict Feels luxurious on the skin. It sinks in quickly and leaves legs incredibly smooth. With a price this steep, you’d expect immediate results; however, after one week, there was no noticeable difference. Yet, after three weeks, my thighs feel soft and my cellulite is less prominent. 2.5/5

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