The neck area is particularly sensitive and is often the area where the signs of aging first appear (wrinkles, sagging). Many women treat their face but neglect their neck. Watch out! As you treat your face, treat your neck as well.
Causes
Air Pollution and smoking
The increase of air pollution over the years, especially in big cities, has major effects on the human skin. Exposure of the skin to air pollutants has been associated with skin aging.
Our skin neutralizes free radicals easier when we are younger, but as we grow older, this process slows down, causing damage to the skin.
Regular smoking accelerates the aging process of the skin too.
Sun
Excessive sun exposure is one of the most dangerous causes of skin aging. The sun has also good properties that we want to enjoy. It nourishes the skin with vitamin D. It helps in the absorption of vitamin D and helps to build up our bones. Make sure to use a good sunscreen. Sun's rays destroy the elasticity of the skin and lead to the formation of wrinkles, and brown spots.
Include some tips in your daily routine:
• Limit your sun exposure to protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays.
• Limit your skin's exposure to cigarettes and other types of tobacco.
• Add a good neck exercise to your daily routine.
• Always keep your head straight and your chin high.
• Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily.
• Choose a low pillow to sleep on.
• Clean your skin often and cleanse the pores.
• Use a good anti-wrinkle cream around your neck, at night, before bed.
• Ask your dermatologist about the non-surgical procedures available treating your neck wrinkles and slow down the signs of aging.
If you follow these steps from a very young age, you can slow down the aging process.
But if you have already wrinkles in the neck area, you can have non-surgical procedures that will offer you a smooth and youthful skin. Your dermatologist will suggest the appropriate anti-aging treatments for you.