It is a fact: more than 80% of all women over 20 have cellulite. So we are (almost) all in the same boat. The connective tissue is flaccid, sagging skin, dents, winkle arms, stretch marks and spider veins – all this gets on our nerves at the latest when temperatures rise. Of course, we don’t get upset about our orange peel skin every day, but thighs, bottom, stomach and arms can be a bit tighter. In this article you will learn how connective tissue weakness develops.

How you can strengthen the connective tissue – from home remedies to simple fitness exercises:

Strengthen connective tissue with beauty tricks

1. Peeling

If the skin appears clear and rosy, small sagging seems less dramatic thanks to weak connective tissue. So before the big performance in the mini, remove dead skin cells from the body with a peeling. In addition, an exfoliation gently stimulates the blood circulation – and as is well known, the connective tissue likes that. Even a lightly tanned complexion cheats dents away as if by magic. So that it glows crisply without sun damage, you can help with self-tanning lotion.

2. Massage

A daily massage can strengthen the connective tissue and prevent connective tissue weakness such as stretch marks or spider veins, studies have proven. The brush massage works great: before or after the shower, stroke the body zones in circular movements. Also the massage with a luffa glove under the shower or a burl brush stimulates the blood circulation and tightens. Some shower gels with firming additives even have an integrated massage attachment in the dispenser. There are also electric massage devices that use infrared light to add to the fat cells in the tissue. Whoever wants to let the professional get at it can have water retention in the tissue dissolved during a lymph drainage.

3. Alternating showers

Yes, they tighten the connective tissue if they are performed daily. Yes, they tighten connective tissue when done daily. Always let the beam travel from bottom to top, starting at the feet, and alternating five times.

4. Creams against the weakness of connective tissue

It works conditionally. Combined with an intensive massage, anti-cellulite creams with caffeine, birch leaf extract, ginger, green tea and citrus fruits can have a slightly firming effect and prevent stretch marks.

Strengthening connective tissue with sport

5. Training of fasciae

Fasciae are the soft tissue components of our connective tissue. They prevent the formation of orange peel skin and dents and ensure a slim silhouette. To achieve this, however, the fasciae must be kept healthy and supple. This is best achieved with special exercises and training methods.

6. Get off the sofa!

Now it’s getting uncomfortable for couch-potatoes: At least 30 minutes of exercise a day is optimal for firm connective tissue.

Strengthening connective tissue with the right nutrition

7. Nutrition

We know that we should stay away from sugar and white flour products. But which fruits and vegetables are really good for our connective tissue? Everything that contains secondary plant substances makes us firmer and should be integrated into our diet. Therefore, cereals such as millet and oats, but also nuts, tomatoes, onions, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, garlic and green vegetables should be included in the diet.

Vitamin C is also essential for a firm skin. It stimulates collagen production and prevents a loss of elasticity and firmness of the connective tissue. Citrus fruits such as lemons are rich in vitamin C.

Kale also counteracts weak connective tissue. The vitamin B 3 contained in it is also responsible for the production of collagen and supports a firm connective tissue.

8. Drinking

Especially water (at least 2 liters a day), because the body and the connective tissue need liquid to fulfil their metabolic function. Herbal teas and unsweetened spritzers are also allowed. No alcohol, because it has an extremely bad effect on the skin.

9. Beauty drinks

Drinking nicely sounds easy. In the past we used to discuss silica, today it’s high-end preparations.

10. You should also keep an eye on the hormones

The hormones estrogen and progesterone ensure firm connective tissue. Hormone fluctuations caused by the contraceptive pill or by pregnancy or menopause have an influence.