If the connective tissue doesn't like us
It is darn, but can hardly be changed: women have a different connective tissue than men and are therefore affected by small sags on the upper arms, cellulite on the thighs and buttocks and stretch marks.
The connective tissue is a flexible supporting skeleton of the actually soft organs, its most important component is the collagen fibers. There are many methods that tighten our connective tissue and want to work against the mass phenomenon of orange peel (over 80% of all women over 20 years old are affected). But what can traditional home remedies or a novel medical cellulite treatment really achieve?
Weak connective tissue: this is how we strengthen it
Those who are bothered by their weak points can strengthen the connective tissue using simple methods. This includes sport, nutrition and care.
- Move! She is considered the most effective cellulite killer ever. Get on your bike, into the water and into your running shoes – we have summarized which sports are the most effective against cellulite with valuable tips and a special training program.
- Nutrition: We can tighten the connective tissue by avoiding certain foods: Sugar, white flour products, extremely salty things like soy sauce (everything that promotes water retention), too much meat, alcohol and nicotine, of course. We'll tell you again which foods favor cellulite. Instead like on cereals Millet and oats, but also nuts, tomatoes, onions, cabbage, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, garlic and green vegetables put. Also considered a real beauty food Papayas, mangoes and pineapples. Foods containing vitamin C tighten the connective tissue. Even more tips: 20 foods for beautiful skin and healthy hair.
- Drink – but the right thing! Sufficient fluid is also one of the nutritional recommendations for cellulite. Drink at least two liters of water or unsweetened herbal or fruit teas a day.
- Beauty program: Alternating showers boost blood circulation, as do massages. You can start in the shower: either with a loofah glove, a nub massage knob or a special shower gel that contains firming ingredients and has a massage attachment. You can perform the daily intensive massage after the shower with a soft brush. Electric massage devices (with or without infrared light) are also said to tighten the tissue. We present a cellulite massage from China that consists of very simple steps.
- Anti-cellulite care good for the contours of the body: active ingredients such as caffeine or birch leaves are said to slightly strengthen the connective tissue. Since the creams against orange peel can only penetrate into the uppermost skin layers to rate the successes as minimal. In combination with an intensive massage, the effect is increased.
But how does connective tissue weakness actually develop? You can find out in this article!
Stretch marks – white tears in the connective tissue
A network of collagens and fibers ensures that our skin is elastic and can withstand a lot – for example weight gain or pregnancy. But if it is overstretched – and too quickly – then the connective tissue fibers in the dermis tear. These cracks are called Striae – or stretch marks and stretch marks. In our special we explain what you can do against these stretch marks.
Collagen – we need you!
In addition to the special basic structure, the amount of collagen fibers is basically responsible for weak connective tissue. Their factor can be genetically influenced and inherited as a weakness in the connective tissue.
But other factors also contribute to collagen deficiency:
- With increasing age, the collagen production in the body decreases – from the age of 25 less collagen is produced by the body.
- The diet affects the collagen balance. Proteins, amino acids, vitamins, minerals and trace elements are important for collagen formation.
- Free radicals are harmful to the connective tissue. Too much sun (ALWAYS leave the house with sun protection in spring and summer), pollution (hence the boom in anti-pollution cosmetics), and of course smoking and alcohol destroy the collagen fibers.
- Long-term stress is considered a major enemy of the body and skin. Try fascia yoga, it stretches the connective tissue and can relax you at the same time.
Spider veins can develop faster
Spider veins are the result of weak connective tissue. The small, dilated veins, which usually shimmer bluish or reddish through the skin, usually appear frequently on the legs. We tell you what you can do about spider veins.
Varicose veins – a result of weak connective tissue
A weak connective tissue can also cause varicose veins. Usually only in later years. In our special we have put together what helps against varicose veins, how you can prevent them and treat them.
Treat dents and the like medically
Anyone who suffers from his connective tissue weakness to such an extent that he has one medical intervention is considering discussing this with his dermatologist. We present different methods of cellulite treatment: for example, what can be achieved with ultrasound against cellulite. The associated risks should, however, be weighed up well.