What is cellulite all about?
Many women know and probably fear this word: cellulite. It refers to the rather unwanted dimples in the skin on the thighs and buttocks. Between 80 and 90% of women are affected to some degree during their lifetime. Surprisingly, this is even independent of weight and body type, as young and slim women also have dimples. To be clear, dear ladies: cellulite is normal. And it’s not a disease, but rather an aesthetic issue. 😊
How does it develop? What causes it?
The connective tissue surrounds the protective fat cells in our skin. If the connective tissue loses its supportive strength, the skin becomes softer and looser, so when pinching the skin, dimples similar to an orange peel appear. The influencing factors can be diverse. Often genetic or hormonal, but risk factors like a one-sided diet or lack of exercise also promote weak connective tissue. Additionally, stress or indulgences like cigarettes, coffee, or alcohol can play a role.
Conclusion: Only a holistic approach helps – 10 tips against cellulite
Let’s be honest: unwanted cellulite is best fought with a holistic approach. So, a bundle of several measures that you gradually incorporate into your daily routine, such as:
- (Permanently) eat a balanced diet: consume plenty of vitamins and minerals and avoid sugar, fat, and salt. The menu should include: fruits and vegetables like kiwi and berries, nuts, eggs, whole grains, sprouts, plant oils like olive oil, spices and herbs, etc.
- Reduce or avoid risk factors: alcohol, nicotine, or too much caffeine
- Drinking enough helps prevent fluid retention – preferably (still) water or unsweetened tea
- Incorporate more movement into daily life, e.g., take the stairs instead of the elevator more often or cycle to work if possible
- Targeted sports exercises for muscle building like squats or wall sits
- strengthen and tone connective tissue with cold showers
- a simple and inexpensive scrub: massage leftover coffee grounds with a little olive oil onto the skin during a shower and then rinse off
- Massaging the skin or dry brushing also promotes blood circulation in the tissue
- Creams or bath additives can tighten and refine the outer skin appearance
- or wearing anti-cellulite pants or leggings while sleeping
Improving your own well-being – that sounds like after a good New Year's resolution. 😀
How can the Anti Cellulite Pants ALHENA help here?
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Proven to stimulate the skin's microcirculation:
This is ensured by the high-tech polyamide blend in the patented Emana® yarn – special care for your skin. - Beauty sleep: If you wear the pants for at least 30 nights for 6 or more hours each, it can lead to significant improvements in skin appearance. The skin becomes elastic and smooth, collagen synthesis in the skin is stimulated, and irregularities are reduced.
- A second skin for comfort: The ALHENA offers exceptionally high wearing comfort because it is especially soft and pleasant on the skin and has no irritating seams or buttons.
- Long-lasting effect: The caring properties of the yarn do not wash out over time.
- Grade "Very Good": The comparison portal vergleich.org awarded our ALHENA a grade of "Very Good" in September 2019.
By the way: The Anti Cellulite Pants ALHENA come in two versions - as short 3/4 leggings or as long leggings.
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