Necks don’t lie. The neck is one area where you can really see people’s age. The skin of your neck is thinner so it’s more prone to showing the signs of aging. Did you notice lines and creases on your neck? If yes, now is the time to treat your neck just like you treat your face.
#1 Neck cream
Applying a neck cream is exactly what you need to help even out fine lines. Look out for the same wrinkle-reducing ingredients you use on the face like retinoids and vitamin C, that will boost your collagen production and be preventative. Make sure you start from the collarbones and work up to the chin when slathering on your cream day and night. Start with a low concentration of those age-fighting active ingredients because you don’t want to irritate the skin on your neck.
#2 Sun protection
Consistent unprotected exposure under the sun can ramp up the ageing process of your neck. Wearing a sunscreen of at least SPF 30 to your neck every time you go outdoors can help prevent future neck wrinkles from forming. But don’t forget to reapply throughout the day, around every two hours, to keep your skin protected. Wearing one of those floppy hats is also a good idea.
# Neck exercise
Tighten up your wrinkly neck with this simple exercise you can do in front of the bathroom mirror. First, lift your chin toward the ceiling while moving your jaw forward. You’ll feel a little tightening under your chin. As your neck extends, the muscles in front relax while the side muscles get a workout. Hold for 5 seconds, then repeat the movement 10 times.
#4 Laser treatment
Those lines on your neck just don’t go away? You might need a stronger treatment like laser therapy, such as CO2 laser therapy. It works by damaging the top layers of the skin and promotes the growth of new, fresh layers. Once healed, your skin looks smoother, tighter and wrinkle-free.
