When many people take care of their skin, they always focus on the face, but neglect the neck. As people age, the skin on the neck gradually loses elasticity and becomes loose. This not only affects the overall appearance but also makes one's age more obvious. But don't worry, Although we cannot stop the passage of time, we can use scientific and effective methods to significantly delay the aging process of the neck skin and improve its laxity, making the neck lines regain firmness.
Why is neck skin prone to sagging?
Before looking for solutions, we know the main reason cause the neck skin flabby:
1. Natural aging: this is the main reason, as we age, the production of collagen and elastic fibers in the skin has slowed, cause skin to lose support and flexibility, flabby prolapse.
2. Sun damage: long-term exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can damage collagen and elastic fibers, cause skin aging, light and appear slack phenomenon.
3. Frequent neck activity: frequent down, looked up repeatedly folded neck skin, gradually formed to eliminate horizontal stripes.
4. Weight volatility: the rapid increase of body weight and reduce will be like a balloon, make the neck skin is maintained after losing support, cause skin flabby.
5. Genetic factors: some people are naturally the neck skin is thin, or more prone to relaxation, which related to the gene.
6. Habits: smoking, poor nutrition, lack of sleep can accelerate the loss of collagen, affect your skin health.
How to tighten neck skin without surgery?
The following methods require patience and persistence, but they are the foundation for improving the skin on the neck, They are non-invasive and low-cost.
1. Gentle cleansing
The neck skin is delicate. Excessive cleaning or friction can damage the skin barrier and accelerate sagging, Suggestions:
l When washing your face every day, also clean your neck. Wet it with warm water, take a small amount of mild cleansing product, use your fingertips to gently massage in circular motions from bottom to top for 10-15 seconds, then wipe it clean.
l Perform exfoliation once a week. Choose a mild exfoliating product to help remove old and dead skin, allowing subsequent skin care products to be better absorbed. Note that do not exfoliate frequently to avoid damaging the skin and disrupting the skin barrier.
2. Select the appropriate skin care ingredients
It's time to treat your neck with functional skincare products just as you would your face.
Retinol: The anti-aging ingredients in gold can stimulate the production of collagen, accelerate cell renewal and fade fine lines.
Peptides: As the "messenger" of collagen, it stimulates the skin to produce more collagen and elastin naturally.
Vitamin C: The anti-aging ingredients in gold can stimulate the production of collagen, accelerate cell renewal and fade fine lines.
Hyaluronic acid/Carboxymethyl Hyaluronic acid: It can inject a large amount of moisture into extremely dehydrated neck skin. After the skin is well hydrated, it will appear more plump and full, and dry lines and sagging will be immediately improved.
Niacinamide: This all-purpose ingredient can improve the skin barrier, enhance elasticity, and have a certain brightening effect, making the neck skin tone more uniform.d has a certain brightening effect, making the skin tone on the neck more uniform.
3. Strict sun protection
Ultraviolet rays are one of the causes of skin aging and collagen loss. If the neck is exposed to the sun for a long time, it will accelerate skin sagging and the formation of neck wrinkles. Before going out, sufficient sunscreen should also be applied to the neck.
4. Proper neck exercises
Tighten the skin by exercising the neck muscles and promoting blood circulation.
"Kiss the ceiling": Slowly tilt your head back, facing the ceiling, and make a kissing motion. Feel the stretch in the front of your neck and hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times.
Neck rotation: Slowly turn your head to the left and then to the right, holding each direction for 5 seconds.
5. Neck massage
Regular neck massages can promote blood circulation, help the skin metabolize, and also exercise the neck muscles. Two massage techniques that you can do at home are recommended:
Lymphatic drainage technique: Place the index and middle fingers together behind the ears and gently press down along both sides of the neck to the collarbone, repeating 5-8 times.
Muscle tightening technique: Warm the palms and use them to lift the neck skin from the collarbone upwards to the chin, repeating 10 times.
You can also use neck cream or massage oil during the massage to reduce friction. Do this 2-3 times a week.
6. Beauty device
Beauty devices can stimulate the regeneration of skin collagen through technological means, helping to firm the skin:
RF: By applying RF energy to the dermis of the skin, it heats the dermis and stimulates the contraction and regeneration of collagen. Long-term use can improve skin laxity
Micro current: By stimulating the muscles in the neck with a weak current, it causes the muscles to "move" passively, enhancing the firmness of the muscles, thereby also promoting skin firmness
Thermage: Utilizing a series of dot-like thermal transfer methods, it employs electromagnetic waves to create resistance in the skin, generating heat energy. It deeply heats the skin and stimulates the rapid regeneration of collagen. A single treatment can last for 6-12 months and is suitable for moderate laxity
Ultherapy: By releasing high-intensity focused ultrasound waves to generate heat energy, it acts on the fascia layer, elevating the fascia layer and driving the skin to become tighter. It is suitable for cases with more obvious skin sagging and the effect can last for 1-2 years
Surgical Treatment: For Severe Laxity
If the skin laxity of the neck is extremely severe and non-surgical methods are ineffective, surgical treatment can be considered. Common surgical procedures include neck lift surgery. This procedure involves removing excess skin and fat from the neck and tightening the sternocleidomastoid muscle to achieve a firmer neck skin. The effect is long-lasting, but the recovery period is long, the cost is high, and there are associated surgical risks.
Summary
The key to firming the skin of the neck lies in persistence. Although the effects of daily care and lifestyle adjustments are slow, they are safe and fundamental. Long-term adherence can effectively delay sagging. To achieve faster improvement, you can consider using equipment or going to beauty salons for care in addition to your daily skincare routine; surgery is suitable for those with severe skin sagging and high improvement needs, but careful selection is necessary. Starting from today, add neck care to your daily skincare checklist!
