There is no woman in the world who would dream of growing old as quickly as possible. On the contrary, all representatives of the fair sex always strive to preserve the beauty of their body and health for as long as possible. Women are especially proud of their beautiful, toned, firm breasts. But, unfortunately, time quickly passes, and with it the beauty of a woman’s breasts goes away. It loses its former elasticity, smoothness, and begins to sag. Is it possible to restore a woman's breasts to their former beauty and attractiveness? How to tighten a woman's breasts?
In the modern world, there are various methods of breast lift. Perhaps the most common of them is the surgical method. But not every representative of the fair sex will decide to have a surgeon intervene, and besides, such an operation is not cheap at all. Many women are looking for folk recipes that will help restore breast firmness and elasticity. You can try many folk methods on yourself without much difficulty, without resorting to the help of specialists. Traditional recipes are designed to cleanse, tighten the skin and give the breasts the necessary nutrition to maintain youth. For this purpose, you can use various creams and lotions.
Causes of loss of elasticity
The breast is a ball of glandular and fatty tissue that is attached to the pectoral muscles. The framework of the mammary glands consists of Cooper's ligaments and skin. And inside there are glandular lobules, milk ducts and subcutaneous fatty tissue. There are no muscles in the chest that can be pumped up, so its shape and firmness depends on the tone of the skin, as well as on the development of the pectoralis major muscle to which it is attached.
Age is the main enemy of beauty. After 30–40 years, the concentration of collagen and elastin in the female body decreases. These are fibers that are responsible for skin tone and elasticity. If there is not enough collagen, the dermis becomes thinner, weaker and cannot support the mammary glands. They sink down and become covered with a network of wrinkles and stretch marks.
Age is not the only reason for loss of elasticity. The tone of the skin and pectoral muscles depends on other factors.
Hormonal imbalances
The concentration of collagen fibers decreases with a lack of estrogen. Female hormone deficiency is caused by:
- frequent abortions;
- smoking, alcohol and drug abuse;
- regular stress;
- thyroid diseases;
- uncontrolled use of oral contraceptives;
- hormone-dependent tumors;
- taking antidepressants;
- pregnancy;
- menopause.
Estrogen levels also depend on the phase of the menstrual cycle. In the first half, the concentration of the female hormone is higher, so the breasts may swell slightly. In the second half, estrogen levels decrease and the mammary glands shrink slightly, so they appear softer and saggy.
Underwear
The tone and shape of the breasts directly depend on the size of the bra. Tight underwear pinches blood vessels and slows down blood circulation in the mammary glands, causing the skin to receive less nutrients. The production of elastic fibers is disrupted and the breasts lose their firmness.
Bras that are too loose do not support the mammary glands well, so the skin gradually stretches under the influence of gravity. And the larger the breast size, the faster it sags.
You need to wear bras from the age of 15–16 so that the mammary glands remain elastic longer. If a woman does not like classic underwear, it can be replaced with sports tops. The main thing is that the mammary glands always have support.
Weight jumps
Sudden weight fluctuations not only stretch the skin, but also lead to hormonal imbalance. In women who either gain or lose weight through fasting and strict diets, the concentration of estrogen decreases.
A body deprived of vitamins and essential hormones reduces collagen production. This is fraught with stretch marks, sagging and early wrinkles in the décolleté area. It also leads to changes in the shape of the breast and its premature aging. The mammary glands droop, stretch and shrink.
The consequences of diets and fasting cannot always be corrected using conservative methods. Sometimes you have to undergo skin tightening surgery or insert silicone implants.
Physical form
The breasts lose their firmness due to poor posture and a sedentary lifestyle. If a girl does not exercise and constantly hunches over, her pectoral muscles weaken and cannot resist gravity. The mammary glands droop and become deformed.
Lactation and pregnancy
Loss of elasticity is also associated with pregnancy. More precisely, with lactation. Firstly, the skin stretches due to swelling of the mammary glands. Secondly, when feeding, the baby pulls the nipple down, and the breast gradually lowers and takes on an oblong shape.
Elasticity depends on the duration of lactation. The longer a woman breastfeeds, the more difficult it will be for her to return to her prenatal form. The tone of the mammary glands is also affected by the number of pregnancies and age. It is easier for young girls who have no more than 2-3 children to restore their elasticity than for mature women with many children.
Ultraviolet and dehydration
The skin of the breast stretches due to sun exposure. Ultraviolet light dehydrates the epidermis, making it dry and thin, prone to stretch marks and wrinkles.
If a woman wants to maintain the firmness and elasticity of her mammary glands, she should use sunscreen and not sunbathe topless. And also drink a lot of water, because liquid is needed for the production of elastin and collagen fibers no less than vitamins and amino acids.
Breast care rules
Proper care of the mammary glands can slow down aging and maintain elasticity. A woman must follow several rules every day:
- Delicate breast skin does not like hard washcloths, scrubs with large particles and hard soap. Cosmetics with an aggressive composition dry out the dermis, and coarse abrasive particles injure and stretch it. It is better to care for the mammary glands using shower gel, soft peelings and fabric washcloths.
- When playing sports, you need to wear special tops made of elastic and durable fabrics. It is advisable that sportswear have wide straps. Especially if the woman is curvy. Narrow straps do not withstand the load and do not support the breasts well during exercise.
- During lactation, you need to wear a nursing bra, and at night, wear a sports bra made from natural fabrics. If milk stagnation occurs, it is better to use a breast pump, because manual expression leads to sagging skin.
- It is better to lose weight slowly and without strict restrictions. To produce elastic fibers, the body needs foods that contain vitamin C, lysine, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and sulfur.
- The average woman should drink 1.5–2 liters of water per day. The liquid is involved in the production of collagen fibers and protects the breasts from dryness and premature aging.
- The morning should begin with a short warm-up and exercises for correct posture. Before going to bed, it is advisable to do yoga to relax the back and meditation to calm the nervous system.
- Breasts should be moisturized daily with creams or vegetable oils. Skin care products protect the skin from dehydration and restore its tone. During pregnancy and menopause, it is worth using creams with vitamins A and E. Antioxidant substances prevent the appearance of stretch marks and help maintain the shape of the mammary glands.
Basic rules prolong the youth of the skin, but they cannot solve all problems. Sometimes basic care needs to be combined with special complexes, cosmetics and cosmetic procedures.
Nutrition
Of course, nutrition itself does not directly affect the pectoral muscles. However, a large amount of water and fruits containing vitamin C helps improve skin elasticity, prevents sagging and the appearance of stretch marks, which is important when performing physical exercises.
The daily menu must include: the required amount of water, green tea, asparagus, food rich in omega-3 and omega-6. Note: calculating the required volume of fluid consumed is simple: multiply body weight (in kilograms) by 0.031.
Exercises for beautiful breasts
Physical exercises develop the pectoral muscle and tone the Cooper's ligaments. In addition, many complexes for the mammary glands improve posture and accelerate blood circulation. And this has a positive effect on the production of elastic fibers and increases the tone of the dermis.
Exercise 1
This exercise is a modification of the classic push-up. A simplified version is suitable for beginners. A woman should:
- Go to the window sill and rest your palms on the protruding edge.
- Take 2-3 steps back, straighten your legs and back.
- Press your elbows to your body and slowly lower yourself down, touching your chest to the window sill.
- Exhale as you rise up and straighten your arms.
The window sill can be replaced with a stable chair or a high sofa. You need to do from 3 to 5 approaches, each with 5–10 repetitions.
Exercise 2
You will need an expander or a hard rubber band, which can be purchased at a pharmacy. This exercise will strengthen your pectoral muscles, shoulders and upper back. The girl should:
- Take the expander in your hands.
- Take a classic pose: feet shoulder-width apart, hands in front of you at the level of the mammary glands.
- Slowly spread your arms to the sides.
- Freeze when you reach the limit and count to 10.
- Smoothly return to the starting position.
Beginners start with 3 sets of 5-10 repetitions and gradually work their way up to 5-6.
Exercise 3
This exercise tightens the chest and removes wrinkles in the décolleté area. A woman can do it both at home and at work. Need to:
- Make a fist and place your hand on your chin.
- Press your head onto your fist.
- Tighten your forearms and pectoral muscles, creating resistance.
- Count to 5, take a five-second break and repeat.
Repeat for each hand 6-12 times. You can also put one palm on the other and use both hands at once.
Exercise 4
The tone of the mammary glands increases when swimming breaststroke. And for this you don’t even need to buy a pool subscription. Enough:
- Press your back against the wall and stretch your arms out in front of you.
- Quickly move them apart and return to their original position.
The exercise must be performed very actively and not stop until the pectoral muscles get tired.
Exercise 5
This exercise tightens the breasts, shoulders and neck. A woman only needs:
- Place your feet shoulder-width apart and place your hands behind the back of your head.
- Close your fingers and spread your elbows to the side.
- Lower your shoulders and straighten your back.
- Close your elbows in front of your face and return to the original position.
For beginners, 2-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions are enough, and experienced girls can increase the load to 5-6 repetitions.
Herbal remedies for breasts that have lost firmness
There are quite a few ways to tighten your breasts without leaving home:
- Firstly, this is daily care for her, which consists of a contrast shower
- Secondly, the use of special creams, which include collagen and echinacea, lotions, oils (essential oils of cypress, spearmint or lemongrass) and masks
- Thirdly, a set of physical exercises aimed at strengthening the pectoral and back muscles.
- Fourth, massage
- Fifth, wearing the right bra (more than 80% of women wear it incorrectly)
- And lastly, proper nutrition and diet for the breast.
how to do breast massage?
With the help of massage, you can not only get pleasant sensations, but also effectively and painlessly tighten your breasts. Its principle is based on stimulation of blood circulation, saturation of tissues with oxygen and metabolic processes. There are several types of massage:
- Aqua massage. Performed for 10 minutes under running water at a comfortable temperature. Using circular movements, massage the area from the chest to the armpits up and down, while increasing the flow of water. After the procedure, it is recommended to rub the skin and apply corrective cream. You can also perform a diffused jet massage for 20 minutes. Just when finished, do not rub under any circumstances, soak the drops of water with a towel and apply a nourishing cream. This massage will tighten your breasts
- Massage for breast correction and enlargement. Take a special oil or cream, rub it in your palms and massage in a circular motion, rub into the skin for no more than 5 minutes. Movements in the chest area should be directed towards the center, and under the chest - towards the armpits. After rubbing, hug your chest with your fingers from above and below, and move with vibration movements from the center to the armpits
- Massage according to the methods of Ancient China. Place the middle of your palms on the center of your nipples and rotate in a circular motion, from the shoulder to the center (9 times). After this, you need to inhale, and as you exhale, press your chest towards you (do the exercise 9 times). Do it one by one
- Vacuum massage. Apply oil or cream to the skin of the breast and use a massager to massage from the area around the nipple to the armpit. The procedure is carried out lying down and takes no more than 15 minutes.
breast lift oils
Cosmetic oil is basic; it is made from the kernels, seeds and fruits of plants using cold pressing.
Thanks to this, the natural properties of the ingredients are preserved. Biologically active substances, micro and macro elements activate collagen synthesis processes, improve blood circulation, normalize metabolism, thereby nourishing and moisturizing the skin, giving elasticity and rejuvenating it.
Such oils that promote breast tightening include: wheat germ oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, cocoa oil, evening primrose oil, grape seed oil, olive oil and flaxseed oil.
essential oils for breasts
Essential oils are highly concentrated liquids that have the same properties as cosmetic ones, and at the same time help to increase the amount of estrogen, relieve skin stress and renovate it. These oils include: geranium, rosemary, ylang-ylang, fennel, star anise, patchouli and common juniper. Here are a few recipes to help transform your breasts:
- for breast growth, use a complex of grape seed oils, ylang-ylang, clary sage and geranium (in the proportion of 25/12/2/11 drops)
- For elasticity, a mixture of jojoba, fennel, hops and hazel oils (in the proportion of 10/4/2/10 drops) is suitable.
- for breast lift, a mixture of fennel, anise, rosemary (7/5/3) and 30 ml of base oil. This mixture should be rubbed 1-2 times a day, avoiding the nipple area
- for aging breast skin, you need to mix 20 ml of jojoba oil, 10 ml of avocado and add a few drops of dill, geranium, cypress and sage oils (4/2/2/1)
For breast growth and firmness, you can also take a bath with the addition of any of the above oils. Use them as a compress and add to cosmetic oils.
chest exercises
Exercises for breast lift will bring visible results if you do them regularly, but you don’t need to overstrain your body. A set of such workouts helps improve blood circulation, which in turn tones and tightens the chest, and also strengthens the thoracic regions.
What exercises exist for breast lift? (perform each 8-10 times)
- Push ups. The emphasis is on the pectoral muscles. It is advisable to perform it from the floor, but if it is difficult at first, rest on your knees. Place your hands slightly wider than your shoulders and try to keep your back straight and not sagging
push-ups for breast lift
- Palm support. Bring your palms together so that your elbows are at chest level and perform compressions. In this case, do not immediately relax your hands, but hold them tense for 10 seconds. For convenience, you can perform this exercise with a ball.
chest lift exercises
Similar to exercise “2”, we only change the position of the arms - we raise them above the head.
- Hand raise with dumbbells. Set up a bench of stools, lie face down and raise your arms with dumbbells, keeping your feet pressed to the floor. As you inhale, we spread our arms to the sides to chest level, as we exhale, we raise them up.
- Raise your arms with dumbbells at an angle of 45 degrees. For this exercise, sit on a chair or sofa if it is tilted at 45 degrees and raise your arms up and down
- Raise of arms with dumbbells on the ball. Sit on the fitball, leaning your chest on it, bend your arms at the elbow and spread them to the side. Perform the swing motion.
- Squats. Place your feet shoulder-width apart, your back straight, your hands clasped behind your head - do squats. Alternatively, you can stretch your arms out in front of you
- Swing your arms in a boxing stance. Stand in a boxing stance (left foot half a step from your right, and your right leg perpendicular to it) and box with light dumbbells with your hands. If at the same time you do not feel that the chest muscles are tense, tense them yourself when swinging
breast cream
You can make a cream to create a lifting effect yourself, using very simple products from any housewife:
- To do this, pour 2 tablespoons of boiling water. oatmeal and let sit for 20 minutes. Knead and rub the resulting cream into the skin of the chest in a circular motion.
- Or for this, take 2 tbsp. soybean oil, 1 tsp. honey and cream. Rub the resulting cream in a circular motion and rinse off after 15 minutes.
But not every woman wants to make cream at home; for many it is easier to buy ready-made cream at the pharmacy. Such creams contain components - polysaccharides and peptides, which activate breast cells and promote the production of collagen and elastin, and due to which the breasts acquire elasticity.
It also contains vitamins E and C, essential oils, wheat proteins and seaweed. When choosing, there is only one question: which one is better? To determine whether a cream is good or not, it must meet certain criteria:
- Contain natural ingredients
- Do not have a strong or unpleasant odor
- Absorb into skin
- Do not form a greasy film on the skin
There are creams that contain estrogen. Correct use of this ointment enlarges the breasts and gives them firmness. But since this is a hormonal drug, you need to consult a doctor before use and be healthy.
breast lift at home
The larger the breasts, the more difficult it is to tighten them. To achieve visible results, you need to use the instructions:
- Before taking a bath, rinse your breasts with cool water (will give elasticity)
- After a shower, gently massage your breasts using cosmetic oils.
- Make masks several times a week, for example, from 100 grams of sour cream, 2 tbsp. olive oil and 1 egg for 30 minutes
- After the mask, three days later, make a cream from oatmeal (2 tbsp and boiling water)
- Do exercises to lift large chests a couple of times a week, starting with push-ups
- After exercises, during rest, you need to stretch your arms to the side and make circular movements
- For the best effect, use tightening cosmetics
Breast lift
Safe methods of breast lift include any cosmetic procedure, except plastic surgery.
Myostimulation is a procedure using a portable unit with two mini disks that are attached to the chest. Through which a weak current passes, stimulating muscle tissue. Mesotherapy - injection of active substances under the skin of the breast that saturate it with oxygen. Biorevitalization - injection of a special acid - hyauluronate.
You can take care of the beauty of your breasts at home. The main thing is not to forget to do this comprehensively and regularly.
Before you start working, it’s worth understanding which breasts are considered firm. There is an easy way to check yourself for the ideal bust shape. Mentally draw a horizontal line through your nipples.
Ice massage
Masks for firm breasts: folk recipes
Homemade masks moisturize the skin of the chest and restore the dermis after sunbathing. Traditional recipes slow down aging and reduce stretch marks, but they cannot cope with global problems.
Clay mask
The recipe with clay is suitable for oily and normal skin, but is contraindicated for dry and hypersensitive skin. You will need:
- green or blue clay – 60–70 g;
- liquid honey – 30–40 ml;
- warm water - by eye.
First you need to mix the clay and honey, and then add a little water so that the mass becomes creamy. The sweet mask is applied to the mammary glands and neck in 2-3 layers. Wash off as soon as the clay begins to dry.
Apple mask
The fruit recipe tightens the skin and cleanses the dermis of dead cells. The mask is simple and consists of two components:
- large apple, preferably green;
- egg yolk.
Grate the fruit, squeeze out the juice and mix the cake with the yolk. Place the mixture on the mammary glands, cover with a sheet and wait 15 minutes.
Lifting recipe
A tightening mask with oils and mint can be used in adulthood and during menopause. It tones Cooper's ligaments and improves the shape of the mammary glands. The push-up product includes:
- almond or apricot oil – 35–40 ml;
- beeswax – 25–30 g;
- essential oils of eucalyptus, mint and lemon balm - 2-3 drops each;
- mint decoction – 1.5–2 glasses.
The wax is mixed with heated oil and herbal infusion. Bring until smooth, pour essential oils into a warm mask and apply to the chest. Remains of the product are removed with a napkin moistened with vegetable oil.
Top 7 massages for breast elasticity and technology for their implementation
Oil
Lifts and visually enlarges the mammary glands, makes the skin elastic, moisturizes and nourishes it. Apply after using a light scrub. To carry it out, you can use any vegetable oil.
- Olive oil with a drop of lemon juice will make the skin smooth and elastic and remove age spots.
- Grapeseed oil will perfectly moisturize the skin.
- Sea buckthorn oil promotes the regeneration of skin cells and saturates it with vitamins.
Gently and carefully rub the oil into the skin with stroking circular movements.
Water
The first way is with a shower, using water at a pleasant temperature. Important: hot water should not be used, as it relaxes the skin and causes sagging. This anti-cellulite massage is carried out in circular movements using a strong shower jet for ten minutes.
The second way is to use a contrast shower. We start with warm water, replacing it with cool water. Exposure to warm water should be longer than cold water. We finish with cool water. The temperature difference has an excellent effect on the mammary glands, improves blood circulation, stretches and strengthens the skin, and visually enlarges it.
Hygienic
This type of massage is good to use at night after a shower. Use peach, apricot or olive oil for easy glide. If your skin is sluggish, mix equal amounts of sea buckthorn and sunflower oil.
- The first technique is stroking. Any type of massage should start with it. Stroking helps prepare breast tissue for other types of massage effects - rubbing and superficial kneading.
- Next, rub, making circular movements with your fingertips.
- When performing hygienic rubbing, you can use “vibration” - fast oscillating movements made by the palms of the hands. Hold your breast with your hand, and use the palm of your other hand to vibrate - it should be directed from the nipple to the shoulder area.
- Kneading is done very carefully, grasping only the skin, performing “pinching” movements.
Corrective
This option is carried out if there are stretch marks or sagging. The technique of this type of massage is similar to hygienic massage. This is what you can use to remove fat from your breasts.
- First, apply a specially selected stretch mark or bust tightening cream to your skin. All these products must be purchased at a pharmacy and be certified.
- Apply the cream and rub it in in a circular motion using your fingertips. The cream is not applied to the nipple area.
- We perform gentle pats in the direction from the nipples to the side, and then from the nipples upward.
- We finish with stroking movements. We support the breast with one hand and stroke it with the other, and vice versa.
Qi technique
Eastern practices for mammary gland enlargement are aimed at influencing certain points and performing special manipulations. Qi massage helps to activate the production of female hormones, and, consequently, breast enlargement. Experts in the field of oriental practices claim that the result will be visible if you perform such an influence constantly.
- Qi massage technology begins with warming up the hands. To do this, you need to vigorously rub your palms together, mentally saturating them with positive energy.
- We spread our fingers wide and place our hands on our chests.
- We rotate each breast with movements directed inward. The number of rotations must be a multiple of thirty-six.
This practice can be done in the morning and evening. Rotations help the production of prolactin, which contributes to the rapid enlargement of the mammary glands.
Shiatsu technique
Promotes the production of female hormones, which help to enlarge and tighten the breasts.
Shiatsu technique is an ancient oriental practice that involves applying pressure to certain points with the pad of the thumb. Japanese Shiatsu acupressure should be performed by a specialist. The procedure is not easy to perform, since it is necessary to act on reflexogenic points, which are clearly visible on the atlas. But to find them in each individual person requires considerable practice.
- First, we act on eight points that are located at the location of the thyroid gland, near the jugular fossa.
- Using the pad of your thumb, lightly press on each point five times. Pressure time is three seconds.
- The next point is located in the back - at the junction of the spine and skull. The time of exposure to this point is five seconds.
- The next two points are located above the collarbones. The exposure time for each of them is five seconds.
- Next, we act in the same way on eight points located above the shoulder blades and on both sides of the shoulder blades.
For this effect, it is good to use a massage mitten, which you can buy at the pharmacy. You need to select it according to the level of rigidity. If you have delicate skin, you can use a mitten made of linen or cotton; for rougher skin, a natural loofah is suitable.
This washcloth will help improve blood circulation and remove dead cells from the surface of the skin. It must be made from natural materials. This procedure for enlarging the mammary glands is performed with gentle circular movements from the nipple to the axillary region, then from the nipple to the collarbone.
Essential oils
Essential oils are obtained naturally from plants. Some essential oils have the ability to tighten the skin. Peppermint, lemongrass, cypress, spearmint, carrot and fennel seed oils help restore skin elasticity. Massage with these oils at least once a day.
Note: Pure essential oils are so strong that they can burn your skin. Therefore, the oil must be diluted with a carrier oil before application. Two drops of essential oil is enough.
This antioxidant is a type of asparagus and is widely used in Ayurveda to treat various diseases. Mix a tablespoon with warm water and drink morning and evening. Consume asparagus regularly for three months and you will notice that your breasts become firmer and sexier day by day.
Clay Gassul
Ghassoul is a natural mineral clay mined in Morocco. Clay tightens skin cells. It contains calcium, iron, magnesium, sodium and potassium, which are known to keep the skin firm. Mix 2 tablespoons of clay with water to make a paste. Apply the paste to your chest skin. Rinse the clay off with warm water after it dries.
Green tea
The effectiveness of green tea for burning fat is known to everyone. Green tea contains catechins, which promote weight loss by burning more calories. They prevent fat deposition and also increase body temperature, which leads to the burning of lipids. Regular consumption of tea benefits those who suffer from obesity, a disease associated with poor lifestyle choices. Green tea tones the entire body and affects the breasts.
Aloe vera
Aloe vera is good for strengthening skin cells. The abundance of antioxidants in it fights free radicals that lead to aging. Aloe vera also stimulates collagen production, increasing skin elasticity. Take some gel and rub it in a circle for 4-5 minutes. Leave it on for a while to allow the nutrients to penetrate into the skin.
Creams for firm breasts
Homemade masks are best combined with creams. Skin care products not only moisturize the breasts, but also trigger the production of collagen fibers. And some foods increase estrogen levels in the mammary glands.
The most popular creams include:
- "Anti-gravity" from Organic kitchen.
- Beauty Lift from Belita.
- "Burenka" from .
- 3D slim from "Evelyn".
- Push-up from Dermacol.
Ready-made creams can be replaced with vegetable oils: jojoba, apricot, almond, grape seed. They contain vitamins A and E and moisturize the skin well.
Massage and hydromassage
Breast firmness is enhanced by hydromassage. The procedure can be carried out at home, while taking a shower. It is necessary to reduce the water temperature to 35–36 degrees so that it becomes slightly warm, and increase the pressure.
The jet should move in a vertical position: from the lower part of the mammary glands to the décolleté area. The water temperature should be gradually reduced. A cold shower tones the skin and blood vessels, but an ice shower can cause inflammation.
The hydromassage lasts 5–10 minutes. After the procedure, the breasts should be rubbed with a soft towel to improve blood circulation.
A cold shower can be replaced with a manual massage. It's best to do it before bed. You need to squeeze the mammary glands with your palms and make circular movements with your hands from the armpits to the center of the chest. The palms should move in time with the inhalations and exhalations.
The woman makes exactly 9 circular movements, then lightly presses the mammary glands to the ribs for 5-10 seconds and kneads the chest again. You need to do 3-4 repetitions. It is better to combine manual massage with cream to increase the effectiveness of both procedures.