How to Prevent and Remove Neck Wrinkles

The wrinkles on your neck are one of the parts that make you look older. There are many people who do their best to take care of their facial skin, but not their neck. There are many causes of neck wrinkles, such as bad posture, overuse of smart phones, and inappropriate pillows. Here are some massage and skincare tips to take care of wrinkles and sagging neck.

6 Causes" of Neck Wrinkles

1: Skin damage such as dryness and friction

Skin tends to dry out easily due to exposure to the sun and ultraviolet rays, and friction from clothing tends to occur as well. Avoid scrubbing with nylon towels at all costs!

2: Loss of skin elasticity and atrophy of subcutaneous fat

The skin of the neck is thinner than other parts of the body and is prone to loss of collagen in the dermis and atrophy of subcutaneous fat. The loss of elasticity and firmness causes wrinkles to appear.

3: Poor posture and stiffness in the upper body

Using a smartphone or PC for a long period of time every day causes the neck to slouch forward, resulting in poor posture. This also causes stiffness in the head, shoulders, back, and other parts of the upper body, leading to wrinkles on the sides of the neck.

4: Obesity and swelling

As adults age, their metabolism tends to slow down, causing them to gain weight and swell. This can lead to the formation of bumps on the neck, making horizontal wrinkles more noticeable!

5: Bedding does not suit your body

If your pillow is too high, your neck will stay wrinkled for a long time, which will have a negative effect on the wrinkles on the sides of your neck. A mattress that sinks into your lower back creates the same situation, so be careful!

6: Deterioration of mass and loosening of the wide neck muscles

When the membrane called "Sumas" that connects the front of the ear to the neck and the broad neck muscles that connect the mouth to the front of the neck to the upper chest deteriorate with age, vertical wrinkles also appear!

6 ways to prevent this neck wrinkles

1: Don't stay in the same position for a long time.

"It's a good idea to keep your eyes on the road, but it's not always easy. You should look at your phone and PC from various angles and heights without fixing your posture. In any case, it is important not to spend too much time looking forward and down.

2: Keep standing even while sleeping

"There are many functional and expensive pillows available. There are many functional and expensive pillows out there, but the best thing to do is to wrap a bath towel around yourself and adjust the height to suit you. (Ms. Mizui)

3: Stretch your upper body frequently.

(Ms. Mizui) "Even simple stretches, if done frequently, can prevent the weakening of the masses and the loosening of the broad neck muscles. The trick is not to do it too hard, as it may damage the skin and muscles." (Ms. Gomi)

4: Wrinkle care items + lymphatic massage

"The neck area needs to be treated not only for wrinkles but also for sagging skin. Apply a facial product with a smooth and easy to spread texture and then carefully massage the lymphatic system from the neck to the décolleté to improve circulation, moisture, and elasticity. You can comfortably treat both vertical and horizontal wrinkles.

5: Neck and décolleté products are also effective

"Of course, you can use facial products, but neck and décolleté products have recently become quite advanced, so I recommend using them to care for your neck! (Dr. Takako)

6: Exfoliation of the neck area

"The area around the neck has a rough texture and can easily accumulate dead skin cells, so it is best to exfoliate once or twice a week. The best products are those with fine particles that are gentle on the skin, or those that contain oil and have a high moisturizing effect.

3 Ways to stretche and massage

1: "Easy Stretch for Neck and Shoulder" from POLA Beauty tipa

Stretch your neck, shoulders and back!

2: Higuchi's Simple 3-step Wrinkle Improvement Method

When you spend a lot of time looking at your smartphone, lymph and blood flow become stagnant, causing wrinkles and swelling to appear on your neck. After relaxing your scalp, stretch and massage your neck to take care of it! (Ms. Higuchi)

3: Relaxing the sternocleidomastoid muscle

3 skincare methods

*1: How to exfoliate your skin*

*2: How to apply neck and décolleté cream*

Since the décolleté is located in the center of the body and is prone to sweat and other secretions, a small amount is sufficient.