Creams and potions aimed at our neck and decolletage have come and gone over the years, but the area came into stark light when we all began to learn about ‘tech neck.’ In short, it’s the idea that looking down at devices impacts and worsens skin quality and wrinkles in the area.
The skin on our neck also tends to age faster as it is thinner and repeated muscle contractions make it more prone to creasing and sagging.
Ingredients that are beneficial to your complexion, like retinol, antioxidants, and peptides have the same collagen-building, skin barrier-reinforcing effects on your neck and decolletage, so simply extending your routine down to the bust can be helpful, but the area can be more sensitive. With ‘neck and dec’ serums taking this into account, including the latest ingredients and offering us a reminder to focus on the area, their return can be helpful.
Look out for arrivals like Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Neck and Decollete Cream, La Mer The Neck & Décolleté Concentrate, U Beauty The Sculpt Neck + Décolleté Concentrate and Trinny London The Elevator Neck Concentrate.
L-R: Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream; Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Neck and Decollete Cream; Trinny London The Elevator Neck Concentrate; Boost Lab Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum; U Beauty The Sculpt Neck + Décolleté Concentrate; SkinCeuticals Tripeptide-R Neck Repair
Using dedicated skincare and treatments in the area can significantly improve the appearance of skin, but the most important step to prevent future damage is to apply SPF every day.
At-home tools like red-light-therapy bibs and collars, like CurrentBody’s LED Neck & Décolletage Mask can also help reduce inflammation and stimulate collagen production to diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
L-R: Patchology Firm Believer Neck & Décolleté Treatment; CurrentBody LED Neck & Décolletage Mask; Dp Dermaceuticals L.E.D. NECK & DÉCOLLETÉ
Non-invasive in-clinic treatments that aim to prompt the production of more collagen and elastin are also hot property. The likes of lasers, microneedling and injectables are all becoming more advanced in improving the delicate area.
Profhilo Body is one treatment that aims to smooth out the décolleté, aiming to improve skin from the inside out, as well as add a boost to skin’s moisture levels.
“Profhilo Body can be used to treat the ageing process that results in skin laxity and crepiness, resulting in fine lines and wrinkles and loss of structure,” explains cosmetic medicine physician, Dr Ellen Selkon of Clinic 42.
“It also hydrates the skin as it has a high concentration of ultrapure hyaluronic acid.”
A series of peels carried out by an expert is one option to improve the appearance of uneven skin-tone and pigmentation.
