claire- i read on the cream you ordered and it looks like you use it the way i use mine. twice a day rub it on buttocks, thighs, hips, breasts, upper arms and lower abdomen. you have to massage the cream into a different area each time. this is so the receptors dont get overstimulated. you use 1/8 teaspoon each time, which is a small amount. i only had 1/4 teaspoon measurers so i used that and halfed it. if you use it at 8am then use it at 8pm, 7am then 7pm, or so on. put 12 hours between each use. if you need anything i am here hun!