The skin on the neck is much thinner than on the face and so can develop wrinkles much faster.
As we age our body fat is redistributed and one of the places we tend to lose fat is the neck, along with the eyes and cheeks. Lack of fat under the skin means that there is a reduced level of support which is why, as we age, we can be prone to sagging skin around the neck and throat.
We sometimes make the mistake of spending hours taking care of our face and completely overlook our neck. The golden rule is whatever attention is paid to the face should also be paid to the neck. So I advise cleansing and moisturising both your face and neck on a daily basis. If you apply a facemask, do apply it on your neck too. Try massaging both your face and neck as well. Treat your neck and face as equals so you can preserve their good looks equally.
Now, if you already have fine lines and wrinkles on your neck, all is not lost. There are still things you can take to improve their appearance.
Diet
Diet plays an important role in keeping the neck and face looking fresh and wrinkle-free. Eating vegetables, eggs, nuts and fruits helps give the body the proper nutrients needed to slow aging lines. Drinking lots of water and avoiding drinks with caffeine and alcohol will help with this.
Massage
Massaging your neck and face in small circular motions with our award winning Nourishing Night Treatment facial oil before going to bed is an excellent way to relax the skin and help to minimise the appearance of wrinkles.
Exercises
• Try keeping your neck straight. If you are in the habit of keeping your chin folded towards your chest or lying in an awkward position for long periods, your neck may start developing fine lines and start to sag. So hold your chin high and keep your neck straight. This is one of the best exercises for a flawless neck.
• Stretch it. A youthful neck is supple, flexible and stretchable, so try this daily. Sit up straight, tilt your head to one side of the neck, hold for 30 seconds, then tilt to the opposite side. Repeat three cycles.
• Keep it supple. If you feel able to, lie down on the edge of the bed with your head over the edge, and then slowly bring your head up towards your body. Try holding for a count of 10 and then relax. Repeat three times.