Saggy bust
Soften ‘chicken skin’
Those pesky red upper-arm bumps (caused by an overproduction of keratin that clogs hair follicles) can make us self-conscious when donning sleeveless tops and swimsuits. Thankfully, Dr. Green says adding some brown sugar to your body wash makes it a cinch to buff away the bumps. “The pantry staple’s fine granules gently rub against the bumps to help unclog follicles while its glycolic acid loosens and dissolves excess keratin.” An added perk? All the exfoliation helps buff away dry, dead skin cells so arms appear instantly smoother. To do: Combine 1⁄2 Tbs. of brown sugar with a palmful of body wash. Massage the mixture onto damp upper-arm skin for 2 minutes, then rinse. Use twice a week to see a noticeable difference within three weeks.
Boost a saggy bust
Gravity, aging and loose skin are all reasons the bosom droops over time—and that sagging is in full focus when donning a swimsuit. But adding acai berry powder to your face serum can help “lift” them up! The berry’s antioxidants mend damaged cells to improve skin’s elasticity, says dermatologist Michele Green, M.D.
It’s also rich in vitamin C, which encourages the production of skin-firming collagen and elastin to reduce sagging.
To do: Mix 1⁄4 tsp. of acai berry powder (like Organic
Acai Berry Powder,
Nuts.com) with 4 drops of any skincare serum.
Apply to breasts and let sit for 20 minutes, then rinse.
Use three times a week for results in 30 days.