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They dream about it, they are proud of it, it causes admiration. But is it possible to keep breasts young and beautiful without surgery? We tell you what needs to be done so that the bust remains high, elastic and seductive.
Natural bra – what is it?
Let’s start with some anatomy. The breast consists of the mammary gland and the fatty tissue surrounding it, which gives the bust volume. The one and only muscle that supports the chest is the subcutaneous muscle of the neck, explains Olivier Courtin-Clarence, CEO of cosmetics company Clarins Group.
Therefore, the beauty of the bust depends on the condition of the triangular area from the base of the chest to the chin. It just does not contain a single muscle and is weakly attached to the chest. But it is he who holds the breast in a certain place, for which he received the name “natural bra”.
This concept was introduced by Jacques Courtin, founder of Clarins. Under the influence of gravity, as well as various factors – a sharp weight gain or loss, pregnancy, puberty – the breast skin stretches, loses its firmness and elasticity. Therefore, the skin of the bust must be looked after no less carefully than the skin of the face.
Daily Care
Every day, apply a moisturizer to the “natural bra” area (from the base of the chest to the chin). You can use a special tool for the décolleté area or the usual face cream.
Exfoliate your skin once a week with a face or body scrub. Apply it with light smoothing movements. This stimulates blood circulation, removes toxins and promotes bust skin renewal, helping it to maintain elasticity and youth.
Massage your breasts daily with cool water in a circular motion after showering. It strengthens tissues and stimulates microcirculation.
How to choose the right bra?
How do you know if a bra is right for you? It should sit literally like a second skin: not to cause discomfort, not to crash and not leave marks. The bra should fit the chest, but not press it to the chest.
Wear a different bra every day. They can be pitted or not, as you like. Only the balconette model is best reserved for special occasions. It sits too tight and has a deep neckline.
As soon as the bra stretches, get rid of it. Don’t get carried away with push-up models. They compress the upper chest, which can lead to thinning of the skin.
Do fitness only in sports underwear. During active training, the skin on the chest is stretched, a special top will support the bust in place and reduce the load on it during exercise. Choose models with crossed straps on the back. They support the chest better and do not slip off during sports.
Exercises for the chest
These three exercises will not take much time and will help to strengthen the “natural bra”.
Exercise 1
Hold two books under your arms, press your elbows to your body, lift your forearms forward with your palms up. Spread your forearms out to the sides, keeping your upper arms close to your body so that the books don’t fall out. Hold the position for 10 seconds to engage your back muscles. Return to starting position. Repeat 10 times.
Exercise 2
Try to smile as wide as possible, so as to cause contraction of the subcutaneous muscle of the neck. Yes, yes, it is possible. Try it and feel for yourself. Repeat 15 times. With regular performance after some time, you will notice that with each contraction of the neck muscle, the chest rises. You just need to practice a little.
Exercise 3
Connect the palms at the level of the nose. Spread your elbows out to the sides and keep them parallel to the floor. Squeeze your palms tighter for a couple of seconds. Repeat 10 times. This exercise helps to develop the pectoral muscles, especially when combined with the previous one.
7 tips from Dr. Olivier Courtin-Clarence
- Apply the care product in accordance with the “natural bra”. For example, circle your right breast with the palm of your left hand, moving from outside to inside.
- Keep your back straight, as if an invisible thread is pulling you by the top of your head. Correct posture is important for a woman. Imagine yourself as an actress on the red carpet in front of hundreds of cameras.
- Try not to sleep on your stomach. To maintain a beautiful breast shape, it is recommended to sleep on your back.
- Don’t take long hot baths. This leads to loss of skin elasticity. Hot showers are also better not to abuse.
- Harmful to the breast and sudden changes in weight.
- Don’t sunbathe topless. The sun’s rays adversely affect the delicate skin of the bust. In the summer, be sure to apply a product with the highest sun protection factor to the décolleté area.
- Check your breasts regularly. If something worries, urgently make an appointment with a mammologist. In any case, it should be visited at least once a year.