The causes of cellulite in women

There are many causes that cause cellulite in women: Being overweight, for example, can Cause of cellulite in women be. The reason for this is that the connective tissue starts to weaken after the age of 30. If the collagen fiber network in the subcutaneous tissue loses its elasticity, cellulite also appears in slim women. However, the following also applies: the higher the body weight, the more pronounced the cellulite tends to be. Losing weight alone does not reduce cellulite: At the same time, the elasticity of the skin must be restored so that the dents do not show up even more clearly due to the reduced padding.

What are the causes of cellulite in women?

Among other things, the female hormone estrogen is responsible for the accumulation of fat cells in the thighs and buttocks. It also ensures that the fat-storing cells (lipocytes) located there are larger than in men. This mechanism is anything but a freak of nature. After all, the much more supple skin of women is not least due to this. From a biological point of view, it is needed as an energy store to prepare women for the changes in their bodies during and after pregnancy. The expression of cellulite is often similar within the family. In addition to this genetic disposition (predisposition), there are other influencing factors:

Smoking promotes cellulite - stop or limit your consumption!

Nicotine narrows the blood vessels in the skin. This disrupts the metabolism, the existing collagen fibers degenerate and the connective tissue no longer builds up enough new collagen fibers

No sport – dents in the skin:

Trained people have more muscle mass than non-sports people. At the same time, this simple fact means that fat cells have less space in a trained body to spread out. In this way, the skin becomes more elastic again and visible cellulite is reduced

Unfavorable nutrition as a cause of cellulite in women:

The combination of high-fat and high-carbohydrate diet leads to enlarged fat cells and thus also promotes Cellulite. On the other hand, foods containing potassium such as nuts, spinach, bananas or tomatoes have a positive effect. They drain and strengthen the subcutaneous tissue

Too much estrogen in birth control pills promotes cellulite

Taking it can lead to an excess of estrogen, which in turn is considered a “driver” of cellulite. Venous diseases and circulatory disorders: They also hinder blood flow and metabolism and thus the natural strengthening of the connective tissue

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About the author: Balz Schürmann (CEO)
Balz Schürmann and his team stands for highly effective cosmetics that are exclusively manufactured in Switzerland. As a specialist for the correction of unwanted visible changes in the skin, skin689 combines CHacoll® with proven and innovative skin-tightening active ingredients for the treatment of cellulite and loss of contours.

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