The Tiva Journal

Have you ever looked at your legs one week and thought they looked smooth and defined, only to notice significantly more cellulite a few days later? Your thighs feel softer. Your legs look puffier. The skin seems less smooth. Your jeans may even feel slightly tighter. Suddenly you’re wondering what happened to all the progress…

You train your shoulders. You do triceps exercises. You’ve lost weight. Your arms are stronger than they were five years ago. And yet when you lift your arm, the skin underneath still looks soft, wrinkled, or slightly loose. This is one of the most common body concerns for women after 35 and 40. And despite…

Why Does the Skin Above the Knees Become Loose? The knee is constantly moving. Every time you walk, sit, squat, or bend your leg, the skin around the joint has to stretch and fold. Over the years, several factors can affect how well that skin returns to its original position. These include: Natural changes in…

Why Is My Body Skin So Dry Even When I Use Lotion Every Day? You moisturize every morning. You apply body cream after the shower. Sometimes you even buy the expensive one with an impressive ingredient list and packaging that suggests your skin should have achieved enlightenment by now. And yet your legs still look…

Loose Skin After GLP-1 Weight Loss: What Happens to Your Body When You Lose Weight Fast? Losing a significant amount of weight can completely change your body. But there is one part of the transformation people don’t talk about nearly enough: your skin may not change at the same speed as your body fat. After…

You lose weight. Your waist becomes smaller. Your legs become leaner. Your body-fat percentage goes down. And somehow the cellulite on your thighs looks more visible than before. It feels completely unfair. But it can happen, and it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve done anything wrong. Cellulite is not simply a problem of “too much fat.”…

Why Does Body Skin Become Crepey? Healthy-looking skin depends on several structural components working together. Collagen provides strength and support. Elastin contributes to elasticity. The extracellular matrix helps maintain the environment surrounding skin cells. And adequate hydration helps the skin maintain its plump, smooth appearance. As we age, these systems gradually change. Add cumulative sun…

You look at your lower abdomen and think, “I need to lose fat.” You pinch the skin above your knees and decide you need to lose weight. Your thighs suddenly look bigger, so naturally the first thought is: more cardio, fewer calories. But here’s the problem. Not everything that makes the body look softer or…