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Steps you can take to restore the youthful appearance of your neck

The neck is the area most people ignore when it comes to skincare. The neck is usually one of the first parts of the body to show signs of aging. What are the best neck wrinkle prevention and treatment options? Let us first explain the common causes of neck wrinkles and sagging and then provide ways to treat existing neck wrinkles and prevent new ones from forming.

The two main causes of loose neck skin

Neck lines are actually formed earlier than fine lines on the face, because the skin on the neck is thinner and there is a lower density of sebaceous glands on the neck than the face.  This makes the neck prone to dryness and fine lines. As a person ages,   the skin thins out and  he skin metabolism slows down, leading to sagging neck and wrinkles . In addition, your  usual neck posture and  habits that crease one or both sides of your neck will   boost the formation of lines in different directions.

The following will clarify the two major types of neck lines and their causes.

 1: Vertical lines on the neck

Vertical neck lines are lines that have developed over a long period of time. They are generally caused by maintaining  the neck in the same position for a long period of time. Located in the front of the neck is, the platysma muscle, which  extends up from the chest, goes over the collarbone, and ends at the jaw. It pulls down on the lower face and mouth and causes wrinkles in these spots.  The superficial muscles of the neck are vertical. The facial expressions we usually make    drive these muscles. If there are frequent facial expressions, the muscles will be excessively exerted and contracted. Over time, these constant facial expressions turn into creases , which in turn create  wrinkled, sagging skin on the neck, . also commonly known as the "turkey neck”.

2: Horizontal lines on the neck

There are many factors for the formation of horizontal creases and lines on the neck.

We can divide them into two types:

• Aging neck creases and lines

Neck lines are a normal part of aging. They are caused in part by insufficient water retention of the skin and the decrease of collagen production  . Therefore, dry skin is prone to accumulation of fine lines than is oily skin.

• Tech neck creases and lines

Tech neck creases and lines are the result of staring down at a phone or other screen for too long. The repetitive motion can cause your neck to crease. Over time with the loss of collagen and elastin, the creases turn into static wrinkles. In addition, people with a fat neck are also prone to form posture-type lines, and this type of wrinkles is difficult to improve through skin-care routine.

How to prevent neck wrinkles?

We will introduce several derm-approved ways to treat neck wrinkles and sagging. You can simply prevent neck wrinkles by changing your lifestyle choices and building a correct skin-care routine.

How to get rid of neck wrinkles?

The skin on the neck is thinner and more difficult to take care than the skin on the face. There are suitable treatments for different types of wrinkles. For example, vertical neck lines are caused by long-term muscle tension and tightness, and will benefit most from Botox injections. The aging neck wrinkles are caused by the loss of collagen, which makes the skin sag. You can fill in the sunken areas and stimulate collagen production through treatments with hyaluronic acid fillers or Sculptra injections.

Doctors will often recommend the use of  Ultherapy & Thermage treatment to help tighten and lift the skin on your neck and prevent new creases and wrinkles.  If you are older and have deeper neck wrinkles and loose neck skin, you may choose to have a surgical facelift, which surgically pulls up and alters the neck skin to create a smoother and more toned neck.

Daily skin care routine incorporating  4 lifestyle habits to get rid of neck wrinkles

1. Always wear sunscreen

UV exposure is the main cause of skin aging. Remember to apply sunscreen to the neck and reapply the sunscreen every two hours, additionally, you can wear collared outfits for extra protection in the area.

2. Use moisturizers

Since the skin on the neck has fewer sebaceous glands and the ability to retain water is relatively poor compared to the face, it is recommended you use skin care products with a  high content of moisturizing ingredients to help the skin maintain adequate hydration.

3. Regular massage to soothe the neck

If you maintain the same posture for a long time, it is easy to make the neck muscles tense and form vertical neck lines. Using essential oils or essences containing skin firming ingredients massage your neck to soothe the neck muscles.

4. Pay attention to your sleeping position

If the pillow is too high when sleeping, your neck will be bent at an unnatural angle when sleeping. Choose  a pillow that helps  maintain your spinal alignment and sleep on your back to avoid poor posture and long-term creasing of the neck skin.

Neck cream to fight tech and turkey neck/ Cypress Thera T4N5 essence

Using moisturizers is the key step in your neck care maintenance to maintain   skin firmness  . Cypress Thera T4N5 essence is developed with medical-grade technology. The 3D hyaluronic acid microneedle patches have a high concentration of hyaluronic acid, which can replenish the skin’s moisture  , with added vitamin E, and other nutrients to awaken the skin's vitality and help repair and impro ve neck lines.

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