10 things that are making your boobs sag

Crash dieting

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If you’re a yo-yo dieter who’s constantly gaining and losing weight, your breast tissue will lose its elasticity and start to droop. To stay perky, lose or gain weight slowly and sensibly to give your skin time to adapt.

Smoking

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Smoking breaks down elastin (which keeps your skin looking young), and weakens and ages the skin around your breasts, causing them to appear stretched and saggy. Just another reason to give up the habit!

Forgetting the sunscreen

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Sunscreen is always important to block your face from UV rays and prevent premature wrinkles, and the same goes for your boobs. Liberally applying sunblock can prevent your breasts from becoming dehydrated and damaged, which can cause them to sag.

Also read: 2021's Best Sunscreens to Protect Your Skin All Day, Every Day

Wearing the wrong bra

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Not having proper support causes your boobs to bounce around, which stresses your breast skin and collagen. Every year or two, have a professional fitting at a lingerie department, to ensure you’re wearing the right bra for your shape. Contrary to hearsay, underwire bras don’t constrict the lymphatic system and trap toxins in the breast tissue to cause or increase breast cancer. Experts say there is no scientific evidence to back this.

If you’re full-chested, it’s advisable to wear a comfortable T-shirt bra to sleep in, to maintain your shape.

(Here's "Everything You Need To Know About Choosing The Right Bra")

Running without proper support

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If you're running without wearing a well-fitted sports bra or worse, in your normal bra, it's just a matter of time before your boobs start sagging. News flash: They bounce a great deal while you run or jump, so it's worth investing in supportive sports bras that will reduce breast movement significantly.

Eating fatty foods

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Eating excessive amounts of the wrong type of food can affect your tush and tummy, but even your boobs will bear the brunt of those bags of chips or greasy bacon. That plate of chicken rice is not just going to your waistline.

Not moisturising

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Moisturising your breasts keeps your breast skin hydrated, which is important when it comes to slowing down the sag.

PS: Here are 2021's best hydrating products for dry skin.

Not working out

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Exercises, particularly those that target the chest area, can keep your breasts perky, as they tone the muscles underneath. Think: push-ups, chest press, dips. Just 10-20 repetition sets can be enough to improve muscle tone.

Not drinking enough water

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Skipping water can make your skin appear rough, and not just on your face. Drink enough fluids to keep your skin glowing and youthful-looking.

Getting pregnant

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When you’re pregnant, the ligaments that support your breasts stretch as your boobs get heavier. The sagging becomes more noticeable with each subsequent pregnancy - hence the importance of finding and wearing properly-fitted bras. Some good news: Research has shown that breastfeeding does not affect breast shape or perkiness, so don’t let a fear of sagging breasts stop you from doing it.