Often overlooked, the chest also requires care, just as much as the face, hair, hands or even legs do. Indeed, the breasts are quite delicate, the skin of the décolletage is very thin and sensitive, and they are subjected to various aggressions throughout life. That's why it's important to pamper and hydrate it like the rest of the body. But why is it so important to hydrate one's breasts? How should one take care of them?
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The importance of hydrating one's chest.
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Published October 4, 2021,
updated on August 29, 2024,
by
Stéphanie, PhD, Doctorate in Life and Health Sciences
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3 min read
Why should we hydrate our breasts?
Subjected daily to constant friction, battered by numerous hormonal episodes (pregnancy, puberty, menopause, menstruation), compressed by a bra, repeated sun exposure, etc... all have detrimental effects on the skin of the décolletage, explaining why it is often dry. Moreover, the skin of the chest, a very thin and fragile area, lacks sebaceous glands. In other words, it does not produce sebum, which is essential to prevent dehydration and loss of firmness. This lack of hydration in the breasts promotes a loss of firmness, skin sagging, and the appearance of a wrinkled décolletage, especially if not properly cared for.
How to take care of one's bust?
First and foremost, start by performing a gentle exfoliation in the shower once a week to achieve a nice skin texture, while avoiding the nipples. This practice stimulates microcirculation and cellular oxygenation. Of course, avoid overly harsh exfoliation of the décolletage, as it may damage the skin.
After your shower, gently dry your chest and apply a small amount of body cream or alternatively, aloe vera moisturising gel in a thick layer. When applying your moisturiser, knead your chest using light circular movements from bottom to top. This massaging action helps to stimulate circulatory exchanges. Adopt this routine every morning and every evening. Indeed, as it is a delicate area, the skin on the chest requires regular hydration.
During pregnancy, consider maintaining your breasts by preventing the appearance of stretch marks. These are akin to "breaks" that appear on the skin's surface when the tissues are subjected to excessive stretching. Under the influence of hormones, the breasts gradually enlarge month by month, thus stretching the skin. As a preventative measure, opt for our stretch mark gel with baobab oil. Additionally, this treatment helps to improve the skin's appearance by providing elasticity and suppleness, particularly due to the presence of Maracuja oil and aloe vera juice.
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