We’re all guilty of giving our face the most attention during our skin care routine. We carefully apply masks, serums and moisturizers to the space between our hairlines and jawlines, neglecting the delicate skin around our necks. Not to be overlooked, the neck has thinner, more fragile skin than the face, making it particularly vulnerable to the signs of aging. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to minimize and prevent the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sagging around this sensitive area.
How to get rid of neck wrinkles
Like other body parts that can develop wrinkles and age faster than your face (knees, elbows and hands, we’re looking at you), the neck is often an afterthought when it comes to skin care. Whether the wrinkles or lines that appear around our necks are the result of too much sun or too much screen time, aka ‘tech neck’, we’ve put together some easy solutions to tackle the signs of aging on your neck. First, gua sha techniques!
Gua Sha for neck and face
Eminence Organic Skin Care International Educator, Brian Goodwinsays Skin Inc.: “Gua sha is designed to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, reduce inflammation, and sculpt the face and neck, which is why it’s become such a popular addition to your daily skin care routine. In addition to reducing deep throat congestion lines, gua sha can also be used to reduce tension in our neck while relieving swelling by moving fluids and improving lymph flow.This is a great technique to target fine lines and of neck and chest wrinkles, as it can easily be incorporated in the treatment room or into a routine at home.”
Watch the Lead Skin Care Trainer Natalie Pergar show how to use a gua sha tool to massage the face and neck here:
You can also follow these steps:
- Start by cleansing your face and neck
- Apply 4-10 drops of your preferred facial oil
- Scrape the tool up to your neck on both sides
- Then sweep from the middle of your chin to your jaw line
- After that, sweep your cheeks up to your hairline
- Sweep over your eyebrow and up toward your hairline
- Swipe from between the eyebrows up towards the hairline
- Finally, sweep from the middle of your forehead to your hairline
- Repeat on the other side of your face
- Make sure you wipe each area between 3-10 times before moving on to the next part of the face
Moisturizing and protecting skin, Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil features three of gua sha’s favorite oils: jojoba, rosehip and seabuckthorn. Rich in essential fatty acids that help problem skin and promote hydration and elasticity, Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil doesn’t just feel good, it’s good for your skin too. And if you’ve been thinking about giving the oil a try, now is a great time. The Limited Edition Rosehip Oil & Gua Sha Gift Set includes a full-size Rosehip Triple Firming Oil, plus a gua sha tool. Made from natural aventurine, each Eminence Organics Gua sha tool has its own unique shade, markings and beauty. Makes a great gift for your beauty-obsessed friends or yourself this holiday season!
Hydration for hydration
Hydration is key to preventing and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. We suggest you use Monoi Age Corrective Night Cream for Face & Neck before going to bed. After cleansing, apply this luxurious night cream to the skin, starting from the collarbone and working up to the jawline in fluid, upward strokes. Enriched with monoi, shea butter and our exclusive Argan Stem Cell Complexthis deep moisturizer nourishes and replenishes the area overnight, leaving you with skin that looks smoother, softer and more youthful.
Happy customer Gwen called it “Winner!” in her online review, saying, “I use it every night and the results are clearly visible, especially under my chin where my skin is a little loose and starting to look creepy. It smells great and feels great…this will be my passion moisturizer from now on!”
Give your skin an Instant Lift
Some days, your skin needs an extra boost. For results you can see immediately, we recommend using the Hibiscus Ultra Lift Neck cream. Apply under your regular day moisturizer to tighten the appearance of skin on the neck and décolleté area. A blend of hibiscus and botanical hyaluronic acid enriches and hydrates the skin, while all-natural active ingredients such as paprika and edelweiss rejuvenate damaged skin, smooth the appearance of wrinkles.
Another ingredient Brian recommends is bamboo, saying, “Bamboo-rich products can also benefit clients concerned about collagen loss and sagging skin, as the natural silica found in bamboo is packed with healing and regenerative ingredients such as fiber, minerals, and proteins that protect against common factors that contribute to skin aging.” Applying Bamboo Firming Fluid to the neck and décolleté can help skin look firmer and firmer, as can adding the Bamboo Age Correcting Mask to your routine 2-3 times a week.
Stretch it
Stretch your neck daily to tighten weak muscles, stimulate blood circulation and allow more oxygen and nourishment to flow to your skin cells. Try these simple stretches to keep the skin around your neck smooth and wrinkle-free:
- Tilt your head back. Press the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth and swallow. Repeat with the head tilted to the right, then with the head tilted to the left.
- Place your fingers at the base of the neck and gently pull the skin down while slowly tilting your head back. Hold for a few seconds, tilt your head back towards your chest and repeat.
Looking to help improve the appearance of the skin on your neck? Visit your nearest Eminence Organics Spa partner to find out how.
This article was originally written in September 2016.
