About to turn 30 and worried about losing your firm, smooth skin? While certain changes that can trigger or worsen cellulite do tend to happen around this age, don’t panic: you’re not destined to see dimples multiply! Here are our tips for looking after your skin, before and after 30.
Why does cellulite tend to get worse after 30?
Around the age of 30, a woman’s body goes through changes that can trigger or worsen cellulite.
First of all, the average age of first-time mothers is around 29. In preparation for a potential pregnancy, the body tends to store more fat, leading to the appearance of small rolls and cellulite — especially around the hips, thighs and buttocks. This can happen even if having a baby is the last thing on your mind!
During pregnancy, the body builds up fat reserves to meet the energy needs of both mother and baby, and to prepare for a potential breastfeeding phase. Once again, these fats are stored… in the form of dimples!
On top of that, after 30, our bodies may find it harder to draw on their fat reserves, and muscle mass tends to build more slowly. So if you’re not exercising, muscle can gradually give way to fat. And as you know, fat can settle as a few extra pounds, but also in that stubborn cellulite!
The last factor that can contribute to cellulite appearing or getting worse around 30 is increased water retention. Among the triggers at this age are pregnancy and hormonal contraception. Over time, water retention can play a part in what’s known as water-based cellulite.
What if cellulite shows up later, in your mid-thirties?
The changes described above don’t happen overnight on your 30th birthday: they build up gradually. So you may notice cellulite a little later, in your mid-thirties, even if your skin was smooth until then. Fat storage, muscle mass that builds more slowly when you’re not moving enough, and water retention linked to pregnancy or contraception can all add up over the years. If you have any questions about pregnancy or your contraception, speak to your GP. The good news is that the habits below are worth adopting at any point in your thirties.
Now that you know why cellulite may appear or worsen around 30, here are the good habits to adopt right now to get ahead of it!
What can you do to prevent cellulite from appearing or getting worse after 30?
Don’t worry, ladies: your thirtieth birthday won’t trigger an immediate and irreversible outbreak of dimples! That said, to look after your skin as the years go by, here are a few everyday habits worth adopting…
- Cut back on refined sugar: simply put, refined sugar consumed through food can be stored as fat, and that fat can form fatty deposits, in other words, cellulite. After 30, the body may find it harder to draw on these reserves. So it’s best to limit refined sugar day to day.
- Massage regularly: massage is one of the basics of an anti-cellulite routine. The technique we recommend is the pinch-and-roll massage! To do it easily and quickly at home, grab your Cellublue Cup.
The cupping tool that replicates pinching and rolling, 3 minutes per zone
- The professionals' technique, at home: you lift, glide, and release, and the tool grips the skin fold like a manual pinching and rolling
- Soft silicone that fits thighs, buttocks, stomach, and arms
- 3 minutes per zone, every day, always with a massage oil so the tool glides
- Exercise regularly: after 30, muscle mass builds more slowly. To maintain it, stay active on a regular basis. Ideally, aim for 3 sessions of 45 minutes per week, alternating between strength training and cardio.
- Stay hydrated: drink water regularly throughout the day and go easy on very salty dishes. To find out more, read our article on so-called “diuretic” foods and the key points to take away. There’s also our anti-cellulite skincare range. If you’re pregnant or taking any medication, ask your doctor for advice before starting any course of treatment.
So, are you ready to look and feel your best as you turn 30?
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