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About the author: Balz Schürmann (CEO)
Balz Schürmann is the founder of skin689 and shares in-depth knowledge about effective skin care for cellulite and loose skin in our journal. His expertise is based on a deep practical understanding of the causes of visible skin changes - and how to deal with them effectively.
The most important thing in brief:
- Why do slim women also have cellulite? Women naturally have weaker connective tissue - which is why cellulite can also develop in slim women.
- Excess weight can increase cellulite: Overweight is a factor that can promote cellulite - but the cause is often more complex.
- Cellulite in Slim: It could be water cellulitis: Water cellulite occurs when water accumulates in large quantities in the subcutaneous tissue.
Why do slim women also have cellulite?
When asked whether cellulite can also develop in slim women, there is a clear answer: Yes, that is entirely possible. Cellulite is not a problem that only affects overweight women. In order to understand this, the background to the development of cellulite is important.
Cellulite forms when fat cells press on the connective tissue and deform it. This causes visible dents to form, which are particularly visible when standing.
Women are significantly more likely to suffer from cellulite because their connective tissue is weaker than in men. In addition, it runs parallel in women and in a network shape in men. As a result, women's connective tissue is significantly weaker. In addition, many women also have a genetic predisposition to cellulite.
So it is not a question of weight whether a woman suffers from cellulite. Even slim or very young women can suddenly discover cellulite on their thighs or bottom. This is much less often the case than with overweight women, but it is possible.
If you would like to take a closer look at the topic of cellulite, you can find more articles with interesting backgrounds in our journal:
Excess weight can increase orange peel
If a woman is overweight, her risk of cellulite can be significantly increased. If there are more fat cells, they can exert greater pressure on the connective tissue. This increases the likelihood of cellulite developing.
There is therefore a connection between obesity and cellulite. However, excess weight is often not the only trigger for cellulite. An unhealthy lifestyle combined with little exercise can promote cellulite.
An estimated 80 to 90 percent of women are affected by cellulite in their lives. That's why skin689 dedicated itself to research on this topic and developed the innovative active ingredient CHacoll . It penetrates into the subcutaneous tissue and smoothes the skin on a structural level.
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Cellulite in slim people: It could be water cellulitis
If slim women discover cellulite on their thighs or buttocks, it could also be so-called water cellulitis. This is also known as watery cellulite and is caused by water retention. It is characterized by the familiar dents and can also be accompanied by swelling. Watery cellulite occurs particularly on the thighs, calves and even ankles.
Water cellulite often occurs when the lymphatic system does not function adequately. Then larger amounts of water accumulate in the subcutaneous skin - this causes dents to become visible. Many of those affected also suffer from heavy legs.
But how does such water cellulite develop? In addition to a malfunction in the circulation of the lymphatic system, external circumstances can also lead to watery cellulite. If you constantly wear tight clothing and shoes, this will inhibit blood circulation. Consuming too much salt can also promote water cellulitis because it limits the excretion of water.
Other triggers can be a genetic predisposition or a hormonal imbalance.
What helps against cellulite in slim people?
When slim women discover cellulite on their thighs, it is often a surprise. Because many women still have the assumption that cellulite mainly affects overweight people.
If you want to fight your cellulite, there are some tips for everyday life that can help. We will introduce you to various approaches to combating cellulite.
Proper nutrition
Both cellulite and water cellulite can be promoted by an incorrect diet. Fatty foods can increase weight, while very salty dishes can promote water retention. Especially if you have water cellulitis, you should try to reduce your salt consumption. If you want firmer skin, you can do your part with the right diet.
Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables as well as whole grain products. Adequate fluid intake of at least 1.5 liters of water per day can also help in the fight against cellulite. Also avoid nicotine and alcohol.
You should also make sure to supply your body with all important nutrients, minerals and vitamins. A balanced diet ensures this.
Combination showers
Many women swear by contrast showers for dents on their skin. The alternation of warm and cold water is intended to stimulate blood circulation. This should make it easier to break down water retention. Alternating showers on the affected areas could therefore also be helpful for water cellulitis.
However, the effectiveness of alternating showers on cellulite has not been scientifically proven.
Sport
A proven remedy for cellulite is sport. With sporting activity you strengthen your muscles and break down fat cells - these are often the trigger for cellulite. At the same time, exercise also improves blood circulation.
Sports that tighten the subcutaneous tissue have proven to be particularly effective. These include, for example, running, swimming or cycling. Strength training also strengthens the muscles and can reduce cellulite in slim women.
Massages
Cellulite in slim women can also be treated with massages. The manual movement is intended to stimulate blood and lymph flow. The increased circulation is intended to reduce the appearance of cellulite. In order for the complexion to improve, you must massage the problem areas regularly.
Whether massages actually help with cellulite has not yet been scientifically proven.
Anti-cellulite cream from skin689: Highly effective & innovative
The appearance of cellulite in slim people can be visibly improved with the anti-cellulite creams from skin689 . Because we rely on our exclusive and patented active ingredient CHacoll in our products.
Unlike other anti-cellulite products, this one doesn't just have a superficial effect: it also penetrates into the lower layers of the skin and causes a structural change there. CHacoll promotes the formation of collagen fibers and thereby strengthens the skin's fiber network. This means that fat cells can be retained more strongly and the skin appears firmer.
This is also confirmed by Prof. Dr. Sven Gohla, expert in the dermo-pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry:
"The impressive thing about skin689 and CHacoll® is that not only has the effect been impressively proven in various studies, but that we also have a better understanding of what exactly is happening. This enabled us to not only target the expression of cellulite with our products, but also other forms of sagging and To specifically strengthen and care for tired skin."
To treat cellulite in slim people, we recommend our Anti-Cellulite Cream. Its effectiveness is clinically proven: our in vivo study has shown that it reduces the area of fat cells by up to 58% within 12 weeks. It is applied to the skin morning and evening. There it provides a silky-soft feeling and a pleasant scent.
For optimal results, you should apply the anti-cellulite cream twice a day in circular movements for a period of four to twelve weeks.
Alternatively, you can also use ours Firm Skin Tummy & Hips Cream grab. This was developed for the special needs of cellulite on the hips and thighs. It reduces excess fat cells and at the same time ensures structural tightening of the skin. The cream can therefore ensure a more compact complexion and stronger tissue.
Get rid of cellulite with the creams from skin689
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Thanks to their special active ingredients, our products ensure firmer skin without dents. Convince yourself of its effectiveness and discover the first results after just four to six weeks.
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