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The neck is often hidden under long hair, scarves and high collars, so they forget to take care of it. Until the mirror reminds you that this delicate part of the body betrays age treacherously. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to provide her with due attention and timely care.
Causes of neck skin aging
In structure, the skin of the neck is similar to the skin in the eyelid area:
there are almost no sebaceous glands here that would protect it from external influences;
subcutaneous fat is too thin.
All this means only one thing – caring for the neck and décolleté requires special delicacy.
The first signs of neck aging become noticeable after 35-40 years. And there are explanations for this.
Constant loads on the cervical spine
We nod, tilt our head, turn and stretch our neck – so that the skin and muscles in this area practically do not rest, constantly stretching and twisting. And if the muscles cope with the load, then the skin loses its elasticity over time.
Use of smartphones and tablets
Research scientists have already proven that too frequent use of smartphones and tablets to check mail and correspondence in social networks leads to a loss of neck tone. While viewing the gadget, we lower our head (and we can stay in this position for hours), provoking the appearance of wrinkles not only in the eye area (crow’s feet), but also in the neck.
The habit of sitting in one posture
Not only addiction to gadgets is responsible for the deformation of the skin. Wrinkles and folds on the neck occur when we sit for a long time with our heads bowed – while reading, writing, while eating, etc.
One of the causes of neck skin aging is constant tension.
How to care for the skin of the neck
In order for the skin in the neck and décolleté to remain beautiful and elastic, regular care is needed, including the same steps as the beauty ritual for the face: cleansing, toning, moisturizing, nourishing, protecting.
In the morning
In the shower, completing the water treatment, run a jet of cool water over the neck and décolleté. This simple trick strengthens tissues and regulates microcirculation.
Once a week, exfoliate the skin of the neck with a facial – exfoliation will help it maintain elasticity. Apply the scrub with light smoothing movements.
Do not forget about moisturizing, which the neck and décolleté area needs at any time of the year. If there is no special product for this area, a regular face cream will do.
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in the evening
When removing makeup, be sure to clean the skin of the neck with a micellar solution or milk. You will see that pollution accumulates on it during the day no less than on the face. After do not forget to use a tonic or lotion.
Apply a nourishing night cream two hours before bedtime.
And even at night
Special creams have been developed for the skin of the neck.
How to care for the neck at different ages
The first signs of aging can appear on the neck after 30 years, so start caring for this area as early as possible.
After 30 years
It is frivolous to think that at the age of 30 there can be no talk of any wrinkles. It is at this age that it is worth accustoming yourself, while caring for your face, not to forget about the neck and décolleté.
Pay attention to creams and serums with retinol. It kind of “thickens” the skin and reduces the severity of pigmentation (if any).
On sunny days, don’t forget to use sunscreen.
After 40 years
At this age, the first signs of aging appear: wrinkles become more pronounced, and the skin of the neck gradually loses its elasticity.
Use a special firming and lifting treatment for the neck and décolleté area for a wrinkle-reducing and smoothing effect.
Don’t forget to protect your delicate skin from UV rays.
Add foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids to your diet, which are good for the skin, blood circulation and cardiovascular system. They are found in fatty fish, flax oil and walnut.
Prevention of loss of tone of the skin of the neck – a contrast shower.
After 50 years
Loss of skin tone in the neck, folds and creases are the problems that women most often face during menopause. For prevention, there are several recommendations.
Exfoliate your neck and décolleté regularly to firm and stimulate cell renewal.
Daily moisturize and nourish the delicate area with antioxidants, vitamin E, liposomes and ceramides, hyaluronic acid.
Use serums with hyaluronic acid, vitamins A and C.
Don’t ignore masks. Cream, fabric, alginate – they all give a noticeable moisturizing and tightening effect.
Overview of neck care products
Day care
Lifting care for the face and neck Revitalift, L’Oréal Paris
Proretinol cream is applied after thorough cleansing of the skin on the face and neck with gentle circular motions.
Facial emulsion Aqualia Thermal, Vichy
Contains thermal water, hyaluronic acid, vitamin cocktail and UV filters, saturates the skin with moisture, including sensitive.
Highly effective anti-aging lifting neck cream Tripeptide-R Neck Repair, SkinCeuticals
Due to 0,2% pure retinol, it reduces horizontal wrinkles, the tripeptide restores elasticity, and glaucine fights aging.
Night care
Night firming cream Rénergie Nuit Multi-Lift, Lancôme
Provides restoration and total transformation of the skin, visibly tightens it and restores elasticity thanks to extracts of soy, kombucha, flax, hyaluronic acid, oligopeptides.
Night moisturizing face balm Aquasource Night Spa, Biotherm
Absorbs quickly and provides skin with comfort. During the night, the balm, which can also be used as a night mask, smoothes the skin and in the morning it looks fresher and toned.
Prevention of neck skin aging
The following tips will help keep the skin on your neck supple.
Do not slouch! Keep your back straight, as if an invisible force is pulling you up by the top of your head – your shoulders are laid back, your chest is raised.
Smile! Try to smile as wide as possible. This causes contraction of the subcutaneous muscle of the neck, strengthens it and tones the tissues that support the chest. Repeat the exercise 15 times.
Massage your neck and décolleté daily in the shower – stroking in a circular motion under a cool stream of water with medium pressure tones and tightens the skin.