Breasts Caring Tips

Breasts are an important part to every woman’s body. The help women to feel feminine and they are a part of our sexuality and maternal roles. They are also capable of causing us problems such as bouncing, sagging, soreness and even cancer in the worst of cases. Breast cancer is a concern because it is the most common form of cancer in women, aside from skin cancer. There are many things that you can do in order to maximize the health of your breasts.

• The skin on the chest is very thin and this makes it even more sensitive than other parts of the body. If you have sun damage on this area of the body, you may benefit form treatment with photo facials. This is a non-invasive dermatological treatment. The skin on the chest also needs to be moisturized. You will benefit from using a thick lotion that is similar to a night cream to keep the skin well hydrated. Ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and cocoa butter are helpful at binding the water to the skin.
• Sunscreen should also be applied to the chest area when out in the sun. It helps to prevent the breakdown of collagen and elastin which prevent the breasts from sagging. A SPF of 60nis needed to protect the delicate skin in this area. 
• Use bras that are able to support your chest properly. You do not want the ligaments of the breast to stretch due to the effects of gravity or you will develop sagging breasts. The more supportive the bra is able to provide your breasts, the better. The band that circles the rib cage is where the support comes from, therefore the band must fit you properly. Get a proper fitting if in doubt of the type and fit of the bra that will be best for your body type.
• By staying healthy and in shape, you will improve the shape of your breasts. When the pectoral muscles of the chest are well toned, you will see that the breast look bigger and better. Push-ups and the inclined chest press should be a regular part of your exercise routine. Maintain a regular weight. Changes in weigh can cause the breast ligaments to stretch. Exercise can actually help to reduce cancer as well, it can help to reduce body fat which lowers the levels of stored estrogen in the body.
• Do regular self conducted breast exams to check for the appearance of lumps and discuss breast cancer screenings with your doctor. There are also certain natural health supplements available that can help to support breast health and the appearance of the breast, these can be purchases at your local health food store.