Technology and the textile industry have come together in recent years to develop garments that help us shape our figure and reduce cellulite. Or so their packaging says. We are aware that if we really want to lose weight and get back to our ideal weight, one of the very first things to do is train consistently and follow each day one balanced diet. Discover yoga in this video.
Clothes for weight loss: how are they made?
Le sheaths and of slimming knee-highs they are not miraculous, but they are made with some compounds that can provide us with hydration, act on orange peel skin or activate blood circulation. Although it should be borne in mind that the most effective method to lose weight, tone and shape of our body is nothing more than a healthy diet and regular exercise.
To what extent i can clothes for weight loss help us? Are they really effective?
The leggings and slimming bands i are soaked inside (the part in contact with our skin) of various draining substances (microcapsules) that they can help smooth the skin and slightly reduce cellulite or orange peel skin. The compounds most commonly used in these garments, in addition to the popular bioactive coenzymes and minerals, are:
- Caffeine: widely used in slimming cosmetics, as it can help burn fat.
- Green tea: draining and antioxidant properties.
- Red grapevine: also used to treat venous insufficiency, circulation problems, varicose veins ... The red vine can also help stimulate blood circulation.
- The clay: used in other products (such as Green clay), is presented as a bioceramic powder that activates circulation and unblocks the tissue.
- Centella asiatica: in Asia it is also known as "tiger grass", as injured tigers are said to rub in it to heal their wounds. This plant has antioxidant qualities and can reduce the appearance of varicose veins.
- Shea Butter: softens and nourishes the skin.
How do clothes work to lose weight on our skin?
These garments, whose price varies from 20 to 80 euros, are designed for act on legs, abdomen and buttocks. The pressure they exert on our skin along with the friction of compounds, which is activated by the movement of our body, causes a massage with remodeling effect. This is the theory, but what happens in practice? Can their action go beyond hydration? There may be an interesting one draining action on the visibility of cellulite, but without persisting over time. But we must be realistic and understand that this type of clothing it will not make the orange peel skin disappear completely or cellulite from our skin, will at best make the skin appear more compact in the treated area.
Normally these girdles or tights, as indicated by their manufacturers, they can be worn during the day and on any occasion, even at night. However, better to avoid wearing them at bedtime for comfort reasons. It is not recommended to wear them to go to bed, because some of them produce a sensation of warmth. Also, we must bear in mind that it is not good to overdo it, since if we subject our legs to one excessive pressure (as is often the case with socks or jeans), we hinder proper circulation blood and, in this case, the effect would be the opposite of what we are looking for, as it could trigger the appearance of cellulite. Therefore, the best time of day for wearing leggings could be during our training session, in the gym, or when we go for a run.
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In short: i slimming clothes help improve the appearance of our skin, ma they don't work miracles. We must keep in mind that, without counting on surgery, body fat is eliminated through exercise and a balanced diet.
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