Why Breast Care? And What Even Is It?!
Because breasts are complex organs with unique and intricate anatomy. They're wild, actually. The only organs that develop after birth and live outside the body. Their very nature is to change—at puberty through pregnancy and again at menopause—and of course during every menstrual cycle. This continual change and their complex composition (fat, tissue, lymph) makes them vulnerable to toxins. It's why they need special attention.
Breast Anatomy is Intricate & Complex
Lobules—cluster-like bunches of glands that are embedded in fatty and fibrous tissue and produce milk.
Ducts—thin tubes that carry milk to the nipples. 80% of all breast cancers start here.
Fatty Tissue—fills the space between glandular and fibrous tissue. The amount of fat determines your breast density (more fat = less dense), as well as breast size.
Skin—the body's largest organ absorbs everything—the good and the bad.
Why Breasts Need Their Own Products
Breasts aren't just skin.
You don't use the same products on your face that you use on your feet. So why use generic body lotion on your breasts? Generic body care wasn't formulated with any of this in mind. Your breasts deserve better.
Breast tissue has:
- Its own lymphatic system that needs support for drainage
- Unique tissue composition that responds differently than other areas
- Hormonal sensitivity that changes throughout your cycle and life stages
- Limited natural lubrication compared to other skin
So How Do I Care for Them?
So many things impact breast health. It's the food we eat, our genetics, our relationships, stress, lymphatic health, environmental toxins—the list goes on.
We're here to help you create a breast care ritual that works for you—and your boobs. One that lets you connect with your body, feel supported and optimizes your breast wellness.
We get it, maybe you've never even thought about breast care—we didn't either. So give yourself a minute as you figure out what the final frontier of self-care means to you.
Breast Massage 101
Some attention is better than none.
- Apply a dropperful of breast oil
- Massage gently in a circular motion from the nipple outward
- Spend time on trouble or sore spots
- After massage, place your hand under your armpit and pump upwards to drain lymph and flush toxins
- Take a few deep breaths. Thank your boobs.
What it does: Breast massage supports lymphatic flow, improves breast tissue nutrition, boosts blood circulation, flushes toxins and excess estrogen, enhances elasticity of the ligaments and improves skin tone.
If you're in active treatment or have had breast cancer, always connect with your practitioners to ensure safe massage.