Oops, we've got not so good news about your boobs. Credit: © asiaselects/Corbis
In the quest for eternal youth, we usually focus all of our attention on our face and lavish every would-be wrinkle and dark spot with creams and serums. But did you know that your breasts (yes, your boobs!) actually age faster than the rest of your body?
This shocking news comes from the result of research done at UCLA that revealed that breasts age quicker than other parts of the female human body. They can start the ageing process at 25. Generally, healthy breast tissue is two to three older than the other parts of a woman’s body – gasp! We can “thank” hormonal changes, UV rays, genome structure and gravity for our older breasts.
Are you now wondering exactly how old your boobs are? In the same way there’s a way to tell how old your facial skin is, the good people at Triumph have come up with a bust meter to help you determine your current “bust age”.
Meet the bust-meter
The concept of the bust meter is based on a study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal done by Laurence Kirwan who has categorised the drooping of a woman’s breast into stages. By determining the position of your nipple, the Bust Meter can tell you whether your bust age falls into its 20s, 30s, 40s or 60s.
If your bust is in its 20s, your breasts are in Stage 1 of ageing. Sagging normally starts during the 20s when collagen in your body starts to decrease. In the 30s, the upper bust begins to lose its fullness and your nipples start to point downwards and this is Stage 2 of breast ageing. Stages 3 and 4 happen when your bust is in its 40s to 60s ‒ the nipples start moving outwards due to the weakening of muscles. OK, not a pretty picture.
Time may not be on your side but with the correct bra you can fake it!
Well there’s a way to beat Mother Nature at her game and Triumph has created a collection of bras to help all girls achieve a younger-looking bust. Aptly named Forever Young (of course), the range uses innovative shaping fabrics and advanced designed features to lift and contour your bust for a fuller, more voluptuous shape. The Forever Young collection has three support styles for each of the different stages of breast ageing your bust is going through. Lucky 20s busts should make an effort at prevention with the Natural Support style to enhance your natural curves without compromising on comfort.
From left: Natural Support, Shape Support and Super Support bras from the Forever Young collection
The Shape Support style is made for breasts in Stage 2 – in their 30s. The diamond cup design provides extra stable support for your bust to maintain lift while giving your bust rounder curves and a sexy cleavage. If your bust falls into Stages 3 or 4, there’s still hope with the Super Support style. Smoothing high side panels, additional layers of crescent fabric and a “stay-in-place” back design are what give an extra boost and oomph for a youthful-looking bust!
Find out exactly how old your bust is by picking up a bust meter from any Triumph store or counter. The Forever Young collection retails from $109 at all Triumph outlets and major department stores. For more information, go to www.triumph.com/sg. Follow the brand on its Facebook page.