Neck Wrinkles
The Truth about Neck Wrinkles
Not long ago, neck wrinkles used to be the telltale sign of a person’s real age. No matter how many products were used on our face, nothing seemed to really work on the neck or neckline area.
Luckily however, this former neglect is certainly not compulsory as newer technologies are giving way to more modern and far more efficient treatments. Nonetheless, as with most beauty issues, a good treatment begins by identifying the causes of the challenge and taking the necessary steps in order to prevent the symptoms from appearing.
Neck Wrinkles: Where do they come from?
As with most type of skin issues, neck ageing takes place for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the most outstanding factors that can help to contribute to the creation of skin marks:
The Gene Case: This reason is something we are unable to handle much. Mum and dad passed on not only their skin types, their tolerance to sun or their glossy complexion, but also a sort of ageing code or pattern. Although each individual reacts differently to the same substance, there are certain general guidelines that can help to define the ageing process.
One of a Kind: Another reason that accounts for the neck wrinkles or premature ageing of the neck is that the skin surrounding the neck area is much thinner than the rest of the body. In addition, neck skin is prone to the gravitational pull that makes the tissues sag downwards. This is more evident as time goes by. Finally, this area has less fatty tissue than the rest and, on top of that, this fat is lost with the passing of time, leaving the skin looking droopy and haggard.
Neglect: Few other parts of the body are as neglected as the neck area. When it comes to sun exposure for instance, we spread sunscreen all over the body, but for the neck! Consequently, the skin absorbs more UV rays than it should. Unbelievably, this is one of the main causes for neck wrinkles. Additionally, all kinds of cosmetic treatments are limited to the face area, thus further neglecting the neck. According to recent research, the skin area requires even more moisturising than some other areas and specific products should be used to treat this highly sensitive area.
Bad habits: Most people are clueless about the way our daily habits influence our overall health, including our skin. A lifetime of excesses, such as smoking, extreme sun exposure, alcohol drinking or following an imbalanced diet can lead to the acceleration of skin damage. Moreover, even simple hygiene habits can influence the way our neck will look in the future. For example, since the neck area is prone to greasiness, some people clean their necks by using harsh products, such as alcohol, or even hard brushes or sponges. This habit washes away the skin’s natural moisture and makes even more prone to creating creases.
Neck Ageing in Detail
These are the different types of skin issues that tend to affect the neck and their direct causes.
Vertical Lines: They are generally caused by extreme sun exposure and chronic postural issues, like spending too much time in front of the computer in an assembly line.
Horizontal Wrinkling: These are the most common types of lines and are caused by natural ageing. Turkey skin is a consequence of the loss of skin collagen.
Hyper pigmentation: This is perhaps one of the greatest concerns for many people. Caused mostly by excessive exposure to sunrays, this feature varies from person to person and is also triggered by genetic factors.
As we can see, neck wrinkles can be caused by many reasons, most of which can be dealt with in such a way that we prevent their consequences.
Hello everyone. I am a 56 year old lady who feels like she has the body of a 40 year old. That is except for my neck. The skin on my neck is very thin, so this is most likely the reason for all my neck wrinkling. In the summer I have a huge issue with it as it is so hard to cover up. In the winter, I fancy wearing lots of scarves. I would love to find a way to get rid of these neck wrinkles once and for all. I am tired of how they make me feel. Besides having these neck wrinkles, I feel that I look pretty good for my age and would love to have these neck wrinkles disappear so I can just have a bit more confidence.
I am ashamed to say that I have really neglected my neck are for quite some time. I was always conditioned to concentrate on my face, so that is mainly what I have done over the years. Sadly, I now have neck wrinkles. I would love to find a treatment that will get rid of them for me. I mostly have the vertical wrinkles that are due to sun exposure on the skin. I rarely wore sunscreen on my neck growing up and as I aged, I just concentrated on my face mainly when I applied SPF. A huge no no I can now tell you. I would have to say that I have pretty good posture, so the posture issues surely did not effect the wrinkles that have taken over my neck. I hope that I can find a good procedure for my neck as I want to get some of these wrinkles to not be so pronounced.
I am glad that I found this article on neck wrinkles. I never really knew how they were formed, I just assumed it was due to the normal ageing process. I can tell you that I did have some bad habits when I was in my late teens all the way to about 30 years old. When I was a teen, I laid out every day in the summer to get a tan. With only baby oil covering my skin, no skin protection. And then at age 20, I started to smoke, which was just an overall bad decision for my skin. Luckily I stopped that when I got pregnant with my son, but that was ten years damage done to the skin. I look at my neck now and can see the vertical lines from too much sun exposure. I would love to find a remedy for this. I want to lift and tighten the skin on my neck, but I am afraid that the creases are just too deep. I really hope for a treatment that will help me out, whether it be a skin cream or some exercises or even a surgical procedure. Looking for any help that I can get, which will be much appreciated.