Why does the skin of the neck age early?
To keep the skin of your neck and décolleté young, you need to take care of it regularly, starting at age 25.
The thin skin of the neck is almost devoid of subcutaneous fatty tissue and sebaceous glands. After 35-40 years, atrophic changes begin in it. The production of collagen and elastin decreases, the deficiency of which leads to dehydration and increased skin extensibility. Weak functioning of the sebaceous glands does not provide the necessary barrier against the effects of negative factors. The neck ages early due to ultraviolet radiation, which damages cells. Negative natural factors (cold, low humidity and air pollution) provoke premature wrinkles, pigmentation and dry skin.
Another reason is weakening of the platysma. This is a subcutaneous muscle that starts from the chest and ends at the level of the lower jaw. From frequent overexertion due to incorrect posture and staying in one position for a long time with the head down, the thin and wide platysma quickly loses its elasticity. The muscle is fused with the skin, so its sagging immediately affects the appearance - folds appear on the neck, the contour of the face blurs, and the corners of the lips droop.
The risk of early appearance of dryness and wrinkles is increased by frequent sun exposure without applying a cream with an SPF factor. Side sleepers are susceptible to multiple compression folds in the décolleté area.
The first signs of aging come upon a woman unexpectedly. After 30 years, she notices in the mirror that her neck is not as elastic and beautiful as it was several years ago. Longitudinal folds called “rings of Venus” that appear while using gadgets are smoothed out slowly. The skin may sag noticeably and a double chin may appear. In order not to aggravate the situation, it is worth starting regular care for your neck and décolleté.
Features of the skin in the décolleté area
- fades;
- loses firmness and elasticity;
- covered with pigment spots.
Even with oily or combination facial skin, décolleté skin can become dry and sensitive as a result of exposure to adverse factors and lack of proper care.
- A common problem is comedones and blackheads.
It is under no circumstances necessary to clean them mechanically, since due to the structural features of the skin in the décolleté area, any damage results in red spots that do not go away for a long time. - Another trouble is the tendency to pigmentation.
It is due to the fact that the skin in the décolleté area is open in the summer and is exposed to UV radiation.
How to care for the skin of the neck and décolleté depending on age
After 30 years, it is advisable to use foam or milk to remove makeup from the face and neck.
Caring for the skin of the neck and décolleté requires attention at any age. Cosmetologists recommend cleansing and moisturizing with cream or serum twice a day. There are special tips for every age of woman.
After 30
Signs of dryness and lack of collagen appear. When washing, soap is replaced with a special gel or cosmetic milk. To restore elasticity, the procedure is completed by wiping with a fortified tonic and applying a moisturizer. Turgor will be supported by a simple massage - stroking movements with your fingers in the direction from the shoulders to the ear and from the collarbone to the chin. In the evening, nourish the skin with masks based on avocado, grape seed, and almond oil. They are done 2 times a week. For daily procedures, a nourishing cream is recommended, which is left on for 15-20 minutes.
After 40
Thread lifting allows you to keep the skin of the face, neck and décolleté toned
Flabbiness can no longer be removed with cosmetics; it’s time to visit a salon for special procedures. You can perform mesotherapy, which perfectly moisturizes the neck, and do plasma lifting. Botox injections are recommended to smooth out noticeable wrinkles. The effect of the injections lasts for six months. Thread lifting will help restore your former beauty. This is a low-traumatic operation that removes sagging tissue using reinforcing threads. Thermal lifting, which compacts collagen fibers, gives a good result.
After forty years, it is better to use thermal water for washing, which contains a full range of substances necessary for the skin. Do not forget about massage, toning the neck and décolleté, and gymnastic exercises, strengthening muscles. Choose a cream with high barrier and moisturizing characteristics.
After 50
Effect before and after laser resurfacing of the face and neck
Self-massage becomes a regular procedure. When performing it, special oils are used. To increase the effectiveness of the massage, use a roller. Cool water is recommended for washing, and additionally tone the skin with ice cubes from a decoction of medicinal herbs. At home, skin nutrition is supported with masks made from banana, oats, and potatoes. It is also important to use anti-aging cosmetic products: lotion, toner, serum and cream.
Neck rejuvenation at 50 years old will be more noticeable after salon procedures. One of the unpleasant manifestations of age-related changes is the appearance of age spots. Laser resurfacing or photorejuvenation can help remove them.
In addition to age-related characteristics, care products are selected according to the time of day.
Day care
Micellar water for makeup removal
During the daytime, the neck is exposed to harmful natural factors, so cosmetics must provide reliable protection. In the summer, choose a cream with an SPF filter of at least 30. Deep hydration is also important, which is guaranteed by gel-like preparations with ingredients of natural origin.
Evening care
In the evening, a cleansing procedure is carried out with foam, cream or milk. You can use thermal or micellar water. Then the skin is wiped with tonic. A special night cream of thick consistency, containing collagen, vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants, will take care of nutrition and hydration. It is applied with light movements along the massage lines.
Rules for home peeling
Yes, peeling is an effective procedure, but it is also stressful for the skin. So don't forget about safety rules.
- 1 Exfoliate in the evening. New cells, which are hidden under dead old ones, are vulnerable to environmental factors: cold, heat, ultraviolet radiation. And the night after the procedure will be useful for adaptation.
- 2
Apply scrubs to damp skin. The process should resemble a light massage: gentle circular movements from the center of the face to the periphery. From the forehead to the temples, from the chin to the ears and above, from the tip of the nose to the cheekbones. - 3
Do not apply peeling (scrub, gommage) to the area around the eyes and lips. - 4
The session should last 2–3 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly with water.
Proper skin care usually includes first cleansing, then moisturizing, and then nourishing. This area is cleansed not only in the evening, when makeup is removed, but also in the morning.
Wrinkled skin in the décolleté area
Alcohol-containing preparations and hard tap water are not suitable for cleansing delicate skin. High-quality foam or cosmetic milk, herbal gel, and thermal water are used. It is better to cleanse along the lines of least stretch of the skin. This will allow:
- optimize skin regeneration;
- restore normal blood circulation;
- improve skin tone.
To moisturize, not only special creams are used, but also serums, and preparations for dry facial skin are used.
Proper care of the décolleté and neck area involves the use of nourishing and fortified cosmetics. As ingredients you should prefer green tea, apricot and almond oil, Shea butter, and other components containing an antioxidant complex, vitamins E and F.
Procedures in a cosmetology salon
Photorejuvenation of the face and neck in the salon
Hardware procedures and injections will help quickly remove sagging and folds. Contacting a professional cosmetologist is a real opportunity to change for the better. The specialist assesses the condition of the skin and recommends suitable care. What salon services are worth trying:
- Biorevitalization – microinjections of hyaluronic acid that restore water balance.
- Mesotherapy – a cocktail of hyaluronic acid, vitamins, amino acids and coenzyme Q10 is injected. It improves skin elasticity, smoothes wrinkles, removes age spots and fat deposits.
- Bioreinforcement is a non-surgical method that eliminates sagging skin and a double chin.
- Laser rejuvenation – smoothes wrinkles and folds, eliminates pigmentation, increases the elasticity of the skin.
- Photorejuvenation - exposure to broad-frequency light waves stimulates collagen production at the cellular level.
- E-light technology will help make rejuvenation comfortable and safe. The device uses light and electrical energy to smooth out wrinkles and restore skin elasticity.
Those who are afraid of injections can use non-injection mesotherapy. The penetration of cocktails into the deep layers of the epidermis is ensured by the use of electro- and phonophoresis.
Application of ready-made products
Skin rejuvenation with ready-made vitaminized serum
Neuromimetic agents in the form of serum, cream or mask will replace mesotherapy. The combination of hyaluronic acid and peptides provides a quick rejuvenating effect. The components deeply saturate the epidermis with moisture and fill fine wrinkles. Recommended:
- “Intensive rejuvenation” mask for the face, neck and décolleté from the Belarusian company Bielita.
- Bielenda Neuro Hialuron rejuvenating serum slows down the aging process, restores skin elasticity and healthy color.
Among the elite drugs you should use:
- New Dimension + Tone Neck/Chest cream from the British brand Estee Lauder, containing lipids and filaggrin, launches natural regeneration processes. A special applicator helps distribute the cream and perform a massage.
- Nourishing cream Neck & Decollete Supreme from Rena Rosh enriches the skin with amino acids, vitamins and natural B-carotene. Natural extracts of aloe, cypress and myrtle enhance anti-aging and moisturizing effects.
When caring for your neck, you can use products intended for the face, but it is better to buy special cosmetics.
Home care
Gelatin mask helps restore collagen to the skin
Using products that are available at home, you can make effective peeling, a nourishing and moisturizing mask, and useful compresses to improve skin tone.
- Lifting mask – beat the white of 1 egg with a tbsp. l. olive oil, add 1 tbsp. l. lemon juice. The composition is applied for 20-30 minutes, washed off with warm water.
- Cottage cheese - a mixture of 100 g of fat cottage cheese, 20% sour cream (1 tsp) and orange juice (1-2 tbsp) rejuvenates and smoothes wrinkles.
- Gelatin - a simple folk recipe gives the skin the necessary collagen. Gelatin is poured into cold milk for swelling, 1 tbsp. l will require 0.5 cups of milk. Adding 1 tbsp. l. cream, apply with a brush to the neck and décolleté. After 20 minutes, remove with a damp cloth.
Alternating cold and hot compresses have a pronounced tonic effect. You will need 2 towels, a container of hot chamomile infusion and a container of cold water. The towel is soaked in the broth and applied to the neck and décolleté for 1-2 minutes. Then a cold compress is applied for the same amount of time. After 5-6 alternations, finish the procedure with a cold towel.
How to make your neckline beautiful
Regular cosmetic care and procedures from a cosmetologist are certainly important if your goal is to maintain youthful skin in the décolleté area for as long as possible. In addition, we can advise you on some tricks that do not require an investment of money or a lot of time.
Correct posture
A straight back helps prevent the early appearance of “Venus rings” on the neck. And hunched shoulders do not add beauty at all.
Cold and hot shower
Alternating jets of hot and cold water maintains skin elasticity and tone.
Prevention of skin aging
Smoking causes premature skin aging
It is easier to prevent the appearance of early wrinkles and age-related changes. How to fight them later. To do this you must follow the rules:
- Maintain correct posture - straightened shoulders and a raised head prevent transverse folds from forming.
- Get rid of bad habits - smoking has a detrimental effect on your appearance, giving up cigarettes will help you look younger.
- Drinking a lot of water - lack of moisture is the main reason for drying out of the epidermis. Internal hydration prevents skin problems.
- Use a contrast shower and compresses - alternating cold and heat has a tonic effect.
- Doing a massage - a simple daily procedure improves blood circulation and stimulates tissue nutrition.
- Choose the right pillow and sleeping position - a low pillow is recommended; give preference to models with an orthopedic effect. You need to sleep on your back.
Every day, the neck and décolleté area needs protection, cleansing, toning, nutrition and hydration. Regular care of the delicate area will help maintain its beauty regardless of age.
