The appearance of signs of aging on the neck skin is faster than other parts of the body because the neck skin is very thin. In addition, the neck will wrinkle faster if you often look down at your cellphone and laptop. To get rid of the neck lines, do the following movements every day to tone and tone your neck muscles. In addition, do skin care regularly (especially using sunscreen). If you want to get rid of a severe neck line, see a doctor for laser therapy or Botox.
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Method 1 of 3: Exercising Neck Muscles
Step 1. Tilt your head and stick out your tongue to strengthen the front side of your neck
Start the exercise by placing the tips of your fingers on your collarbones and then tilt your head so that you're looking up. Stick your tongue to your chin and hold it for 30 seconds.
- While sticking out your tongue, breathe in deeply through your nose.
- This exercise is useful for strengthening and stretching the platysma, which is the large muscle on the front side of the neck. The strengthening of the platysma makes the neck skin look firmer and more elastic and compresses the muscles under the jaw.
Step 2. Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth to work your chin and neck muscles
Start the exercise by looking to the right and then lift your head until the neck muscles are slightly stretched. Then, place the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth, smile, and swallow.
- Repeat this step while looking to the left. When you're done, hold your head up. At this point, you have completed 1 set. Do this movement 2-3 sets.
- This movement, commonly called a "chick bird", is useful for working the chin and neck muscles at the same time.
Step 3. Tilt your head and slowly lift it up to stretch the sides of your neck
Hold your head up and tilt it to the right. Raise your head slowly until the left side of the neck is stretched. Usually, the muscles on the left side of the face are also tightened. Hold your head in position for a few seconds while breathing deeply.
Hold your head up and tilt it to the left to repeat this exercise from the beginning. At this point, you have completed 1 set. Do this movement 2 sets
Method 2 of 3: Doing a Skin Care Routine
Step 1. Take the time to train your neck muscles every time you clean your face to brighten your facial skin
The right way to start facial skin care is to prepare facial cleansing products. Get in the habit of cleaning your face and neck every morning and night. Don't forget to use a moisturizer after cleansing your face to disguise fine wrinkles and lines on the neck skin by restoring the elasticity of skin cells.
Use a small towel to gently exfoliate the skin so that the neck skin is not dull
Step 2. Protect your skin from damage from exposure to ultraviolet rays by applying sunscreen to your neck
The most effective product to prevent neck lines is a sunscreen that contains sun protection factor (SPF). Don't forget to apply sunscreen on your neck (and face!) every morning before leaving the house to prevent skin damage from exposure to ultraviolet rays. Get in the habit of using sunscreen at least 30 minutes before you are exposed to the sun.
- For the best protection, choose a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30.
- Put sunscreen the size of a large grapefruit in the palm of your hand and then apply it on your face, neck, and earlobes.
Step 3. Use a vitamin C serum to accelerate skin cell rejuvenation
Mix vitamin C serum and sunscreen and apply on the neck every morning. Studies show that a combination of vitamin C and a moisturizer with SPF can double the benefits of sunscreen. The antioxidants in vitamin C are useful in accelerating the rejuvenation of skin cells so that the neck looks youthful.
Buy a serum that contains L-ascorbic acid, which is vitamin C that easily absorbs into the skin
Step 4. Exfoliate the neck skin 1-2 times a week to remove dead skin cells
Gently brush the skin on your neck using a facial cleansing brush or apply a facial cleanser that contains glycolic acid to remove dead skin cells. The neck looks aging and dull if the neck skin exfoliation is ignored.
- For sensitive skin, exfoliate the neck skin a maximum of once a week.
- Exfoliating makes it easier for the retinol cream applied afterwards to penetrate the skin.
Step 5. Apply a retinol-based cream every night to enhance the antiaging effect
Buy a cream that is specially manufactured to be applied to the face, neck, and chest. After washing and drying your face and neck, take a pea-sized amount of retinol cream in your palms and apply it to your neck using your fingers. Retinol works to increase collagen production and prevent wrinkles.
- Retinol-based products are most effective when they are 0.5-1%.
- Since the skin on the neck is very thin, choose products that are low in retinol to prevent irritation. You can use a product with a higher retinol content if your skin condition is stronger. If the use of neck skin care products every night triggers discomfort, use every 2 days until the skin adapts.
Method 3 of 3: Undergoing Beauty Therapy
Step 1. Get laser therapy to stimulate collagen production in the neck area
Lasers can be used to increase collagen production to restore skin elasticity, reduce wrinkles, and strengthen the skin's supporting tissue. You should consult a doctor to find out the most appropriate therapy because the types of lasers used to treat the skin are very diverse.
- Your doctor can explain how many times you need to be treated and the time span before undergoing the next therapy so that the skin has time to recover. Usually, you need to undergo 2-3 times of therapy once a month to get the best results.
- The condition of the neck skin changes immediately after treatment, but usually, collagen production reaches its maximum point 90-180 days after the first therapy.
Step 2. Use Botox to relax the neck muscles
Botox can be a temporary solution to get rid of the neck lines. Botox injections are useful for relaxing the neck muscles to prevent the formation of lines on the skin of the neck. However, when the effects of Botox wear off, usually around 3-5 months, the neck muscles tense up and wrinkles appear again.
Botox injections must be performed by a doctor in a clinic or hospital
Step 3. Talk to your doctor about injecting fillers into the neckline to reduce wrinkles, the effect lasts for 1 year
To get rid of wrinkles, doctors can inject filler in a horizontal line in the neck. This therapy takes about 10 minutes and the effects last for a year. After therapy, there may be swelling and bruising on the neck.
However, this therapy is quite risky because the neck skin is very thin and often stretches when the head is moved. Take time to consult a doctor before undergoing filler injection therapy because it can cause muscle paralysis
Tips
Don't look down for too long while staring at your phone or laptop! This habit is one of the causes of the formation of deep neck lines so that the term "tech neck" appears. If you need to look down, move your head while straightening your neck, instead of just bringing your chin to your chest
Warning
- If you want to use fillers to remove your neck lines, seek detailed information and consult a doctor. Because the skin on the neck is very thin and often stretched, filler injections to remove wrinkles can trigger muscle paralysis if the filler shifts.
- If you want to use a retinol cream, start treatment by applying a low-retinol cream. Products that are too harsh can irritate the skin on the neck.
