This new firming cream with matcha tea is ideal for toning the stomach or arms

Following weight fluctuations, pregnancy, or hormonal upheaval, certain areas of the body can lack of firmness. Saddlebags, arms, stomach, inner thighs… These parts of the body which tend to store fatty tissues and become slack are also those which are the most difficult to tone. Lack of firmness can also accentuate the appearance of cellulite and give a textured appearance to the skin…

The solution ? Combine with a balanced diet and regular sports practice the application of firming body care. These formulas enriched with smoothing and toning active ingredients are ideal for improving the appearance and firmness of the skin, such as the Body Fit Active treatment from the Clarins brand. Enriched with matcha tea, it promises to smooth the skin in 28 days*. Composition, results and application advice, we tell you everything about this new toning treatment.

A firming formula with matcha tea

This new treatment has the particularity of containing organic matcha tea extract. An active ingredient that activates the creatine cycle to accelerate the destocking process. According to a study carried out by the brand, creatine has an impact on the metabolism of the adipocyte storage cell, a cell involved in the formation of dimples. This matcha tea extract also has an anti-adipogenesis and lipolytic action which speeds up the destocking process.

It is associated with caffeinebut also to different plant active ingredients such as celosia extract, quince leaf extract or organic water mint extract. It also contains moisturizing and nourishing active ingredients, such as organic aloe vera and organic coconut oil. Another strong point: its ice cube effect gel texture which reinforces its firming action and which is very pleasant if you have a feeling of heavy legs.

The correct gestures for applying a firming treatment

To reinforce the toning effect of its treatment, the Clarins brand has developed a gesture inspired by that of a lymphatic drainage. To be done ideally once a day:

• Step 1: Take a dab of gel and warm it between your hands. Place one leg on a stool or stable surface.
• Step 2: Apply the gel using both hands in light smoothing motions going up from the ankles towards the waist. Repeat the movement.
• Step 3: With both hands, exert draining pressure on either side of your ankle going up to the waist. Repeat the movement 6 times. Do the same on the other leg. The extra: With both hands, clasp the knee while exerting draining pumps using the pads of the fingers on the back of the knee. Repeat the movement 3 times. Continue with both hands flat on top of each other, exert draining pressure in the hollow of the groin. Repeat the movement 3 times.
• Step 4: Using your fists, alternately smooth the inside, top and outside of the thigh. Repeat the alternating movement 5 times on each area and do the same on the other leg.

Body Fit Active, Clarins.
Recommended price: €62 (200ml)

* Satisfaction test, 108 women, 28 days

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