How to strengthen your body?

Skin firmness is often mentioned for the face, but it's just as relevant for the body. Having a firm, toned figure is something we all aspire to, but sometimes the reality doesn't live up to our expectations. Would you like to know how to firm up your body and regain toned skin? Here are our top tips to help you achieve your goal.  

There are many reasons why you may need to tone your body:

• Natural aging of the skin

Over time, production of both collagen and elastin diminishes. These two skin-supporting fibers are essential for maintaining and firming the skin. Slower cell regeneration also leads to a loss of tone.

• Rapid weight loss

A sudden change in figure can deprive the skin of the time it needs to adapt to your new shape: skin slackening sets in. If you're on a drastic diet or undergoing major weight loss, you may need to firm up your body.

• A poor diet

A healthy diet is the best ally for skin firmness. Add vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids to keep your body's skin moisturized, so that it retains its elasticity.

• Sun exposure

The sun's rays can damage collagen and elastin fibers, accelerating the skin's aging process. Excessive exposure without adequate protection contributes to skin slackening.

• Lack of nutrition

The skin of the body is very prone to dryness. It loses its suppleness and begins to show signs of sagging.

Smoking, but also genetic factors, can lead to early loss of firmness. 

All it takes is a few simple gestures to firm up your body:

Add to your beauty routine a scrub to help your skin regain its firmness. It eliminates dead cells and promotes cell renewal, helping to firm your body. Thanks to Rêve de Thé Resourcing Granite Scrub start your day with an invigorating ritual. Its grains gently exfoliate, while its formula adorns the skin with a delicious fragrance of green tea, rhubarb and fresh herbs.

When it comes to beauty, prevention is the key. To enhance your skin's radiance and prevent sagging, get into the habit of applying a care every day. Milk, cream, balm: adjust your daily routine according to your skin's needs. This simple gesture also helps you to firm your body day after day.

Transform the application of your body care product into a relaxing interlude. Start with large, smoothing movements to distribute your treatment. Then move on to circular movements of varying amplitude. Adjust the pressure according to the area being massaged. The thighs and buttocks can be gently massaged, while the stomach requires gentler, more clockwise movements. Go from the feet to the bust, insisting on rough areas such as the heels, knees or elbows. This habit improves skin elasticity. The vibrations produced encourage collagen production. In addition to firming your body, self-massage provides a sense of relaxation. 

Some products are specially formulated to firm the skin. At NUXE, we offer two options:

• Rêve de Thé Toning Firming Cream

Its formula contains green tea and rye extract. Apply preferably in the morning for an invigorating wake-up call thanks to its "ice cube effect" texture. Rapidly absorbed, you can get dressed straight away. In just one month, 90% of users reported smoother, more toned skin, with 81% reporting firmer skin.

• Nuxuriance Ultra ALFA[3R] Firming Body Lotion

Laboratoire NUXE has selected Alfalfa Seed Extract and Shea Butter to create this lotion. It targets the main areas of sagging while nourishing the skin. Adorned with a refined fragrance combining orange blossom, raspberry and sandalwood, skin is smoother for 94% of women. This sheathing, anti-aging treatment improves skin firmness by 41% in one month.

Firming up your body also means toning up your muscles. There are many physical activities that can help you achieve your goals, whatever your level. For example, you can start with a daily 30-minute walk to strengthen your overall muscles. Yoga, Pilates, fitness or swimming: all these disciplines will enable you to add muscle toning exercises to your daily routine.

Body toning is a holistic process, a combination of care and lifestyle. Every little effort contributes to a positive long-term transformation. Start today to regain and maintain firm skin. 

¹Use test - 21 volunteers. % satisfaction after 28 days of use.
²Usage test - 32 volunteers. % satisfaction after 28 days.
Use test - 30 volunteers. % improvement rated by volunteers after 28 days.