Many products will claim to smooth, tighten, and thicken skin, but not everything does, but there is hope in this department. “Some creams can definitely help,” says New York City-based plastic surgeon Jennifer Levine, who recommends using self-tanners, bronzing creams, or body makeup to cover up specific areas. In addition, “There are some topical products that may be helpful, and some do improve the skin overall, not necessarily cellulite,” she says. This feel like a good moment to remind you that both cellulite and stretch marks are normal and don’t need to be treated, but you can minimize their appearance should you so desire. Impossibly smooth skin may be just that—impossible—but in the meantime, these caffeine, collagen, and lipid-rich creams will get you a whole lot closer.
