8 tips against cellulite

8 tips against cellulite – how to properly combat unsightly dimples and orange peel skin

Who wants unsightly cellulite on their legs, buttocks, or stomach? But what can actually be done about these dimples in unwanted areas? The good news: quite a lot. There are special massage rollers that have a positive effect on skin texture, metabolism, and blood circulation. Massage gloves or manual skin kneading also improve skin quality. It's important that these measures are used regularly. This improves blood circulation, which is significantly restricted by the increased storage of fat cells in the affected areas. Another effective remedy against Cellulite These are creams with innovative ingredients. This is especially true for the anti-cellulite cream from skin689, whose patented active ingredient strengthens the collagen fiber network. This significantly reduces the unsightly dimples within just a few weeks. And what about exercise, diet, and other factors when it comes to cellulite? We've compiled 8 tips for you and will reveal which ones promise success:

1. Healthy diet against cellulite

Nutrition, diet, and cellulite – it's natural to suspect that everything is connected. Of course, a healthy, balanced diet is always recommended. This ensures the body is supplied with essential minerals and nutrients. But unfortunately, healthy eating isn't a cure-all – and it doesn't really help with either preventing or combating cellulite. Due to the aforementioned limited blood flow in affected areas, the body has difficulty accessing the fat reserves in the subcutaneous tissue – consequently, they are hardly broken down. Diets can even have the opposite effect and actually promote the development of cellulite. There's an increased risk that weight loss will leave the skin feeling loose if elasticity and firmness aren't specifically restored afterward. This often makes the dimples even more pronounced. Our tip: Pay attention to a balanced diet to do something good for yourself and your body. But don't place your hopes on it for cellulite prevention and treatment, especially not on radical diets.

2. Do sports to be healthy and fight cellulite.

Sport also plays an important role when it comes to health and physical fitness. But, similar to healthy eating or diets, regular exercise can do little to prevent and combat certain diseases. Cellulite on the buttocks , legs, or stomach. Cellulite is primarily a matter of genetics and closely linked to the condition of the connective tissue. Exercise won't make the dimples on the legs, buttocks, and stomach disappear. While it can build muscle, the reduced blood flow prevents the body from reaching the relevant fat cells in the subcutaneous tissue. Unfortunately, this method also doesn't improve skin elasticity. Targeted strengthening of the collagen fibers is necessary for this – exercise and sports have no effect on this. Nevertheless, exercise is important for firming the skin and keeping the body fit.

3. Reduce your consumption of cigarettes and alcohol to fight cellulite.

Of course, consuming nicotine and alcohol is not good for your health. Both substances have a negative impact on connective tissue and can, to some extent, contribute to the formation of cellulite. But it would be a misconception to believe that simply giving up cigarettes and alcohol would also eliminate cellulite. If there is a predisposition to weak connective tissue, the unsightly dimples will appear sooner or later.

4. Don't sunbathe for too long if you want to avoid cellulite.

Unhealthy UV radiation certainly has an impact on the condition of the skin and thus on the connective tissue. However, prolonged sun exposure does not cause cellulite. While avoiding excessive sun exposure or using effective sunscreen will slow down the aging process, this behavior will not prevent the development of cellulite.

5. Stimulate blood circulation in the connective tissue with massages

Regular skin massages stimulate blood circulation, improve skin appearance, and support the lymphatic system. A key benefit of regular massage is improved blood flow. In cases of cellulite, more fat cells are stored in the tissue, which negatively impacts blood circulation. However, consistency is crucial if you want to achieve positive results. And please be careful not to massage too firmly to avoid damaging the skin's structure.

Christel from Wiesbaden also confirms how important patience and consistency are in caregiving:

“As always, I’m very satisfied… I see a lot of improvement in my skin every week… You have to use the product and be patient. But it’s worth it.” — Christel, Wiesbaden

6. Alternating hot and cold showers to combat cellulite and achieve firmer skin

Alternating hot and cold showers, that is, rinsing the body alternately with warm and cold water, also stimulate blood circulation. They are an effective way to revive tired legs and positively support the transport of lymphatic fluid. However, their "healing powers" also have their limits: To a certain extent, they prevent the formation of cellulite, but they do not prevent or eliminate it.

7. Plastic surgery against cellulite

It is often said that liposuction significantly improves the appearance of cellulite. However, there are also reports of skin worsening after liposuction. Especially with extensive liposuction, additional skin tightening is often necessary. Otherwise, sagging skin remains, making the cellulite even more noticeable. Liposuction and skin tightening alone do not produce good, long-lasting results for most people. Restoring skin elasticity is crucial. Some approaches are quite promising – however, the often high costs and sometimes lengthy recovery times deter many.

8. Optical tricks to cleverly conceal cellulite

Of course, there are optical tricks to conceal the appearance of cellulite. The most obvious is wearing pantyhose. These can smooth away the unsightly dimples to a certain extent and also make spider veins and similar blemishes disappear. A denier (DEN) between 5 and 10 is recommended. Those who don't like wearing pantyhose should opt for camouflage cream. This special makeup can also conceal cellulite for a certain period of time.

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Image source: Miriam Jacks / Sophia Lukasch