The chest is an area often left aside in daily care. For this reason, the appearance of wrinkles can occur even in youth.
The skin of the chest can often be an ‘age thermometer’. This is because, even with a well-cared for face, marks and signs below indicate how much the body has suffered over time. Furthermore, any oversights further enhance the effects of gravity. As a result, the appearance of wrinkles ends up being inevitable.
Therefore, although the chest has skin as sensitive as the face, few people give it the necessary attention. When applying sunscreen, for example, it is common to ignore the area or quickly pass by the area. This habit harms the hydration of the breast, leaving it exposed to chemical elements and sunlight.
Such carelessness causes wrinkles to appear in the region when we are still young. Luckily, there are some ways to prevent and even reverse this situation.
Find out 8 ways to avoid and get rid of chest wrinkles
1. Up-to-date sun protection
Certainly one of the biggest villains of aging is unprotected sun exposure. This is because sunbathing allows UV and UVB rays to penetrate the skin, which leads to the appearance of wrinkles. As the chest is a sensitive region, the effects are even greater. Despite this, preventing this condition is very easy: avoid the sun during its most intense hours and apply sunscreen with an SPF higher than 30.
2. Hot water in the bath
After an exhausting day, there’s nothing like hot water running down your body, right? Wrong! High temperature water not only eliminates the skin’s natural oils, it also dries out the area considerably. Therefore, the best option is to wash in warm or cold water. If you cannot avoid bathing in very hot water, let the liquid run over your head, back and shoulders.
3. Ideal sleeping position
The skin on your chest deserves attention, including at bedtime. At this time, it is common to sleep face down, that is, on your stomach. However, the habit contributes greatly to aging in the region. The ideal, therefore, is to lie on your back and avoid leaning on your chest. For those who are not used to the position, the tip is to place a pillow under the knees and two others on each side of the body. It seems like a trivial attitude, but it makes the biggest difference.
4. Homemade hydration
It’s not just your face and hair that deserve the benefits of good homemade hydration. Especially if you use natural products in the mix, your chest skin will suffer much less over time and will appear even more beautiful. A quick and efficient recipe is the ‘aloe vera mask’. To do it at home, it’s very simple: cut an aloe vera leaf, remove the skin from the plant and apply the gel to your chest for 20 minutes. In addition to treating lines, it prevents the skin from becoming swollen and hydrates the area a lot.
5. Strengthening muscles
The pectoral muscles should not be ignored during physical exercise. Furthermore, this is a good opportunity to make the skin in the region firmer, eliminating localized fat. In general, when muscles are stimulated correctly and with a certain frequency, the body tends to suffer less from gravity. For example, 20 push-ups before showering can make all the difference in preventing wrinkles on your chest.
6. Bra of the correct size
You know that bra that bothers you every day because it’s too tight or too loose? It can also be responsible for creating lines on your chest that, over time, end up turning into deep marks. So, when choosing the piece, make sure your breasts are comfortable and fit well with the fabrics and seams.
7. Daily massage
Self-care is everything when it comes to beauty and health. In view of this, an on-site massage is very welcome. With a little cream and gentle movements, you can improve the amount of oxygen in the skin, improving blood flow. In other words, in addition to being relaxing, massage is a simple habit that will leave your neck younger and more beautiful.
8. Time on social media
We already knew that spending a lot of time on social media harms our health in several ways, right? However, the harm of this habit goes further, also damaging the skin of the chest and neck. This is because the movement of looking down with the intention of moving the device accelerates the appearance of wrinkles. For this reason, it is preferable to carry your cell phone at eye level instead of bending down when checking Instagram.
For more tips, see also Skin care, how to have healthy and beautiful skin.
Sources: Incredible, Extraordinary Beauty
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