Image: NZ Breast Cancer Foundation.
There are a lot of great reasons to moisturise your face and body every day, but let’s be honest here — much of its appeal lies in its promise to keep skin looking young, plumped-up and radiant.
So what if we told you there was a brand new moisturiser on the market that will probably give you wrinkles, and that you’ll want to buy some right away?
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Allow us to explain: the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation, in conjunction with natural beauty brand Skinfood, has created a cream specifically for women to use on their breasts. The product’s aim isn’t to promote supple bosoms, but to encourage women to make breast checks part of their daily body-care routine. (Post continues after gallery.)
Signs and symptoms of breast cancer
Think about it — how often do you hop out of the shower and diligently rub moisturiser on your legs, arms and other exposed areas, but only give your chest a quick once-over, or skip it altogether?
Here’s another question: how often do you remember to check your breasts? Well, here’s an easy way to do both at once.
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Taking the time to apply cream to your chest could help you detect any lumps or unusual changes in your body you mightn’t notice otherwise, which could signal potential cancer. You can give your breasts, neck and armpits a thorough feel while carefully examining the area in the mirror, and it’ll take all of two minutes out of your day. That’s the best kind of multitasking. (Post continues after video.)