Why You Shouldn't Neglect the Skin on Your Neck & Décolleté in Your Skincare Routine
When it comes to skincare, most of us focus on our faces, investing in serums, moisturizers, and masks to maintain that youthful glow. But there's one area that often gets overlooked—the neck and décolleté. These regions are just as crucial as your face and require the same level of care. Here's why you should give your neck and décolleté the attention they deserve.
Neck & Décolleté is Thinner Than Facial Skin
The skin on your neck and décolleté is thinner and more delicate than the skin on your face. This makes it more susceptible to damage and irritation. Without proper care, this delicate area can easily develop fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging, making you look older than you are. Including your neck and décolleté in your daily skincare routine helps protect and strengthen this fragile skin. Consider incorporating a body oil into your routine daily, like C-Glow Hydra-Firm Body Oil, to boost hydration and avoid the appearance of crepiness.
Neck & Décolleté is First to Show Signs of Aging
While we often concentrate on preventing wrinkles around our eyes and mouth, the neck and décolleté are usually the first places to reveal the signs of aging. As the skin in these areas is thinner, it loses elasticity and firmness more quickly, leading to crepiness and sagging. Regularly applying anti-aging products, like our Retinol Renewing Serum or Crème de la Nuit, can help keep this skin firm and youthful.
Neck & Décolleté is More Vulnerable to Sun Damage, Dryness, & Irritation
Your neck and décolleté are constantly exposed to environmental stressors, especially the sun. UV rays can cause hyperpigmentation, dryness, and premature aging in these areas. Moreover, since many people neglect to apply sunscreen to their neck and chest, this skin is often left unprotected.
To combat this, always extend your SPF application to your neck and décolleté and consider adding a hydrating serum or moisturizer to keep the skin supple and protected. While you may like to use a tinted sunscreen like Tinted SPF 50 Mineral Drops on your face, we recommend a sheer formula like SPF 50 Sheer Mineral Drops for the neck & décolleté to help avoid staining your shirt.
Neck & Décolleté is More Delicate & Sensitive
The sensitivity of the skin on your neck and décolleté makes it more prone to irritation from harsh ingredients or environmental pollutants. It's essential to use gentle, nourishing products that are formulated for sensitive skin to avoid irritation and maintain the skin's natural barrier. Opt for skincare products that are fragrance-free, paraben-free, and packed with soothing ingredients like Shea Butter or Oatmeal, like le Blue Balm Repair Balm or All-Embracing Hydrating Serum.