Chemical compounds in the fight against celluliteMarek Chyc 1/, Aleksandra Foszcz 2/, Stanisława Forgiel 2/, Edyta Kowalska 2/, Maria Różycka-Śmiertka 2/ 1/ Katedra Kosmetologii, Tarnowska Szkoła Wyższa 2/ Koło Naukowe Studentów Kosmetologii "Kleopatra", Tarnowska Szkoła Wyższa Summary Until now, a huge number of scientific papers dealing with the problem of cellulite have been elaborated. This situation is due to the fact that the vast majority of the female population around the world suffers with this skin problems. Cellulite, beside of the aesthetic side, has a negative impact on the mental area of a woman personality. The aim of the paper is to present selected chemical substances, mainly natural with potential anti-cellulite properties that can be used in the development of new line of cosmetics. Key words: cellulite, caffeine, sildenafil, essential oils, collagenase enzyme |