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Anti-cellulite leggings / compression tights: do they work?

Anti-cellulite leggings / compression tights: do they work?

We can divide the different compression garments on the market in two categories: uniform pressure (simple compression) garments and graduated pressure garments. Below we are analysing the two types of compression garments and their effectiveness in reducing cellulite and water retention and their effect on firmness…

Compression stockings versus polyphenols from gotu kola, horse chestnut, pine bark and citrus fruits for cellulite and water retention

Compression stockings versus polyphenols from gotu kola, horse chestnut, pine bark and citrus fruits for cellulite and water retention

Graduated compression stockings can offer some relief from water retention, however there are quite uncomfortable, especially in the summer, when they are most needed. For cellulite, things are even more complicated, as compression leggings helps in some ways and are detrimental in some others. Clearly there must be a better way…

Anti-cellulite leggings / stockings: how they undermine skin firmness

Anti-cellulite leggings / stockings: how they undermine skin firmness

How can compression leggings / stockings affect skin firmness / tightness? Constant movement and vibration throughout the day provide mechanical stimulation to cell mechanosensitive receptors, which in turn stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis by your collagen cells (fibroblasts) in your skin and even by your fat cells (adipocytes)…