Tips to reduce cellulite and live healthier
To minimise the risk of developing or worsening cellulite, avoid wearing clothes that are too tight-fitting.
I know those Lorna Jane leggings and tight jeans make your pins look amazing and are great at stopping the ‘wobble’, but the problem with wearing anything that’s compressive for very long is that it restricts your subcutaneous (skin tissue) circulation.
The pressure applied from a tight-fitting garment, squeezes in on the skin tissues and can actually slow down the subcutaneous circulation. This restriction of capillary blood flow means that your skin’s tissues will not be properly nourished and oxygenated, plus, your lymphatic drainage can be compromised. If your lymph can’t flow freely, you can end up with a build-up of fluid in the interstitial tissues which can lead to worsening cellulite.
Continual wearing of restrictive clothes has been linked to broken capillaries and even varicose veins, so it’s best to avoid these problems by wearing loose fitting clothes most of time. It’s also worth noting that tight underwear can be the biggest culprit, with seams digging in below the buttocks causing extra dimpling! So, limit the spanx to occasional wear only to avoid making the problem worse.
