Many people stop their skincare routine at the jawline, but the neck is often one of the first areas to show visible signs of ageing. According to Dr Ash Soni, neck skin is thinner and has fewer oil glands than facial skin, making it more prone to dryness, wrinkles and loss of elasticity. Constant movement, creasing and UV exposure can accelerate ageing, while loss of elastin leads to sagging.
Extending your skincare below the chin can make a noticeable difference. While general moisturisers may help, a dedicated neck cream is formulated specifically for this delicate area. These products address structural differences between the face and neck, smoothing lines and improving firmness and lift.
One standout product is a concentrate with a high concentration of active ingredients, including a line-softening blend of peptides and antioxidant alpha arbutin. It also contains Isodonis japonicus, a plant known for skin-conditioning properties. During testing, it helped even skin tone and produced a strengthening and firming effect within weeks. However, the formula leaves skin slightly tacky.
Another affordable and effective option contains squalane, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, vitamins A, E and F, and sepilift for firming. It promises results in seven days and quickly reduced visible fine lines. However, it requires a generous amount to work on sagging and crepey skin.
A powerful cream with encapsulated retinol and hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid brightens skin and smooths lines. After a month of consistent use, dark spots and pigmentation looked softer, and skin felt firmer over time. Users must apply SPF daily due to retinol, and the concentrated formula may require a prescription.
Another rich yet non-greasy cream targets multiple signs of ageing with a blend of neoglucosamine, neocitriate and pro-amino acids. It resurfaces and brightens discolouration, stimulates collagen production and supports skin structure. One pump applied in upward motions morning and evening is sufficient.
