The Breast Oil That Promotes Breast Health
IāLL HAVE WHAT SHEāS HAVING:
THE BREAST OIL THAT PROMOTESĀ BREAST HEALTH
New York plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Lara Devgan stresses the importance of looking after your chest.
- Written by
- LARA DEVGAN, MD
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I think any product like Dr. Janine Mahonās Rejuvenating Breast Oil that gets women talking about their breasts and breast health is a great thing. Approximately one in eight US women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Despite jaw-dropping statistics like that, womenās health issues are often overlooked, under-discussed, and underfunded in this country. For that reason, itās important to encourage dialogue around subjects and areas of the body, such as the breasts, that might otherwise be ignored. This oil isnāt a substitute for regular monthly breast self-exams (in addition to yearly check-ups with your doctor and annual mammograms once you turn 40), but it is a reminder that you need to keep this very important part of your body top of mind, which not everyone does.
As far as the actual product goes, it has a great concept. I love that it promotes the idea of manifesting healthy energy within the body from its roots in Chinese herbal medicine. And it has an obvious moisturizing benefit. The Dr. Janine Mahon Rejuvenating Breast Oil hydrates and helps improve skin barrier function, making the delicate breast area more resilient. In fact, thereās no need to stop at your breasts: You can also smooth it on your collarbones, dĆ©colletage, and even down to the belly and uterus. I found the herbal scentāa mixture of frankincense and myrrhāto be very soothing and pleasant, which is a plus! You can apply Dr. Janine Mahonās Rejuvenating Breast Oil before or after you get out of the shower, or anytime on dry skin, because it absorbs quite evenly. How often you need to use it depends on how dry your skin isāonce a week could be fine or you may find yourself applying it every other day. Itās really up to you. Whatās key is that youāre taking a moment for yourself, spending time to familiarize yourself with your body, and getting into the habit of self-careāsomething we, as women, probably donāt make enough time for.
CONTRIBUTOR STATS:Ā
Name:Ā Lara Devgan, MD
Job Description:Ā Plastic and reconstructive surgeon
Where to Find Her:Ā New York
Instagram:Ā @laradevganmd