If your breasts aren't as perky as they used to be, try simple home remedies for firmer breasts before turning to a surgical breast lift. Although many home remedies to lift sagging breasts are based only on the opinions of other people who have used them, many are backed by professional skin and health-care specialists who understand the science behind maintaining firmer breasts.
Step 1
Protect your breasts from the sun as much as you possibly can. When you don't wear clothing that covers your breasts, use a sunscreen with at least a SPF of 15, says Dr. Debra Price, an assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Miami's School of Medicine. Sun overexposure can damage the elastin in your breasts, which can make them lose their firmness, says Price.
Step 2
Use a folk remedy to keep your breasts firm and supple. Mix one beaten egg yolk with one peeled, pureed cucumber and 1 tsp. olive oil. Apply the mixture to your breasts and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse off with warm water and mild soap.
Step 3
Massage your breasts several times a week. Use about 1 tsp. of a natural oil such as olive oil, coconut oil or jojoba oil to gently rub your breasts. This practice improves the elasticity of the skin around your breasts, as well as improves breast skin texture and tone, says OrganicFacts.net.
Step 4
Exercise every other day to keep to bulk up the pectoral muscles under the breast, which will ultimately fill in your sagging skin with muscle, says Price. Perform push-ups, dumbbell flyes and chest exercises to enhance your pectoral area. Also, incorporate back exercises to avoid weakening your back and becoming round-shouldered, says Peggy Norwood-Keating, director of fitness at Duke University's Diet and Fitness Center. Perform yoga stretches, such as the camel pose, downward facing dog or lotus pose, and back exercises, such as the chest-to-knee stretch or seated or lying rotational stretches, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Step 5
Wear a bra every day to keep your breasts from sagging. Have a lingerie sales associate fit you for the right size bra, and purchase several support bras and sports bras to wear to work, around the house and while exercising.
Things You'll Need
- SPF 15 sunscreen
- Beaten egg yolk
- Pureed cucumber
- Olive oil
- Mild soap
- Professionally fitted support and sports bras
