Many people think that one of the physiological aspects that support the beauty of the human body is the protruding collarbone. Use the instructions in this article if you want to make your collarbones stand out. In addition to using cosmetics to make up the skin around the collarbone, you need to follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Remember that whether or not the collarbone protrudes is influenced by body shape. Therefore, not everyone can have a protruding collarbone.
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Method 1 of 3: Using Cosmetics to Expose the Collarbone
Step 1. Apply skin moisturizer on the chest, neck, and shoulders
Before applying cosmetics, grease the chest, neck, and shoulders with a moisturizing cream. Do this step in the morning, for example after a morning shower so that the skin on the chest and neck looks radiant. Apply moisturizer evenly, then rub with your fingers until it absorbs into the skin.
Tip: Apply moisturizer after you shower for maximum absorption.
Step 2. Apply a primer or foundation so that the skin color of the chest is not streaked
If the skin color of the chest is darker in certain areas, for example due to frequent sun exposure, disguise the color with foundation or primer. Use a brush or cosmetic sponge to evenly apply the foundation on your chest and neck. Then, blend with a brush or sponge to even out the skin tone of the chest and neck.
Use a foundation or primer that is the same or almost the same color as your skin tone
Step 3. Apply bronzer on both sides of the collarbone
Use a large, soft brush to apply bronzer to both sides of the collarbone. Do not apply bronzer to the chest between the collarbones. Make sure you apply bronzer to the skin of the chest parallel to the collarbone one by one. Then, apply bronzer to the hollows near the neckline to make it look deeper and the collarbones look more prominent.
You need to blend the edges of the bronzer to make the results look more natural. Shake the cosmetic brush a few times, then brush back and forth on the bronzer so that the color blends in with the surrounding skin tone
Step 4. Draw highlighter along the most prominent collarbone
To finish the makeup, prepare a highlighter stick or powder. Slightly dab on the most prominent collarbone, then smooth it out with your fingers or a cosmetic brush. Highlighter makes the skin glow so that the collarbones look more prominent.
Use a highlighter that is 2-3 shades lighter than your skin tone
Method 2 of 3: Exercise for Weight Loss and Muscle Toning
Step 1. Get in the habit of doing cardio regularly to burn calories
In addition to dieting, you can speed up weight loss by increasing your daily calorie burn. This step makes the collarbone look more prominent if done consistently. So, make time to do cardio 5 times a week at least 30 minutes per day, for example:
- Run
- Walk fast
- Swimming
- Jump rope
- Bicycle
Step 2. Do weightlifting exercises to tone your arm and shoulder muscles
Muscle-strengthening exercises benefit weight loss by increasing the resting metabolic rate and making the shoulder muscles denser so that the collarbone is more prominent. You can practice lifting weights by doing:
- push ups
- Bring your shoulder to your ear
- Lifting dumbbells over head
- Turning shoulders
Tip: Light stretching exercises are also useful for tightening the chest and arm muscles so that they look slimmer and denser. Don't forget to stretch your muscles after exercising so that your muscles aren't stiff and your body's flexibility is increased. Take 5 minutes to do some light stretching after weight training to strengthen your upper body.
Step 3. Do high intensity interval training (HIIT) to lose weight faster
Include HIIT in your weekly schedule because it burns a lot of calories. In addition to cardio, do 1-2 HIIT sessions each week to increase calorie burn and accelerate weight loss.
- You can practice HIIT by alternating 3 minutes of running and 3 minutes of walking. Do this exercise 4-5 times so that more calories are used.
- Before training, warm up by walking for 5 minutes. After your workout, cool down by walking for 5 minutes and stretching lightly.
Method 3 of 3: Lose Weight by Going on a Diet
Step 1. Set a realistic weight loss goal if you are overweight
One way to make the collarbone more prominent is to lose weight. You can set long-term goals to reach your ideal weight, but plans can work best if you set short-term goals that are easier to achieve. For that, determine the desired weight and deadline.
- For example, let's say you want to lose 20 kg, but it would be more realistic to aim for a weight loss of 2 kg per month.
- You should consult a doctor before starting a weight loss program. He can inform your ideal weight according to your physical condition.
Step 2. Adopt a healthy diet by eating nutritious foods
If you need to lose weight, adjust your diet by eating nutritious foods and reducing your calorie intake. Determine a diet program that is right for you and can be run consistently. Avoid fast or very strict diet programs that promise weight loss in a short time because the results do not last long.
- Start a diet by reducing your calorie intake. For that, increase the consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free protein. These foods are filling and high in nutrients. So, your calorie intake will be reduced simply by changing your diet.
- Monitor your calorie intake using a mobile app, such as MyFitnessPal to find out the source and determine which foods to eat less.
- Try to achieve a deficit of 500-1,000 calories per day to lose -1 kg per week.
Step 3. Avoid processed, nutritionally and packaged foods
In addition to containing a lot of calories and fat, these foods are not nutritious. Make sure you eat nutritious food, especially when you want to lose weight. Nutritious foods make you full faster. Remove nutrient-dense foods from the cupboard and refrigerator, then replace them with nutritious foods.
If you often buy fast food when you are outside, for example at work or at school, make it a habit to bring healthy lunches and snacks from home. That way, you don't have to buy and eat mentally retarded food when you're out of the house
Step 4. Drink water to stay hydrated and avoid calorie drinks
Water has no calories and plays an important role for the body to function properly. In addition, water consumption can support a weight loss program. You still feel full and are not tempted by other drinks if you sip water during your daily activities. Avoid sugary drinks, such as cola, sweetened tea, and juices because they contain a lot of calories, but the nutrients are very low, even non-existent.
- Everyone's water needs are different and there is no provision on how much water should be consumed every day. Get in the habit of drinking water if you feel thirsty.
- If you're tired of drinking plain water, add a few slices of lemon, strawberry, or cucumber to the water.
Tip: As a bonus, water makes the skin glow so that the collarbones look more prominent.
Tips
- Be patient and exercise consistently because trying to make your collarbones stand out takes a lot of time.
- Tops with oval, square, V, or semi-circle necklines can expose your collarbones.
