How to Tighten Neck Skin?

Collagen is a protein present in the dermis, responsible for maintaining skin elasticity. 

Over time, specifically from the age of 35, the production of collagen in the body begins to decrease, and the first signs of aging appear. 

One of the areas where this process is most evident is the neck, as it tends to lose its tension to give way to flaccidity.

When a part of the body begins to show flaccidity, it is best to take immediate action to prevent the condition from worsening. 

The case of the neck is no different, so in this article, we will talk about how to firm and tighten neck skin.

Add collagen to your skincare

If you want to tighten the neck skin, it is necessary to offer the body the collagen it needs to increase natural collagen production. 

You can find collagen supplements that can suppress the deficiency of this protein in the body. It should also be noted that although the intake of collagen helps prevent neck skin from sagging completely, it is not a magic remedy when sagging is the result of the natural aging process. 

Neck exercises

There are neck exercises that can be practiced at home and are very useful to tighten the dermis, thus helping to tighten the neck skin. 

The most effective way is to lie down on the floor with your back completely straight and place your head on a pillow. Once this position has been adopted, the exercise consists of lifting only the head from the pillow to look in front and then down: it is a kind of sit-up, but for the neck. To see results, you must be consistent, so it is recommended to do them every day and start with 10 repetitions and gradually increase.

Vitamin-boosted creams

Vitamin E and vitamin C are essential to boast beautiful and elastic skin. In this case, it is not a matter of eating foods rich in vitamin C, but of using cosmetic products containing both substances. 

Fortunately, most of the firming creams on the market offer a combination of substances such as hyaluronic acid, elastin, vitamin E, vitamin C, and resveratrol (found in grapes) that form a potent mixture to tighten the skin of the neck and prevent wrinkles.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are the only substances not produced by the body capable of reversing the damaging effect of free radicals. 

Among the main damages caused by free radicals is the aging of cells, which leads to skin sagging and loss of skin tightness. 

If you want to recover the firmness of the neck, include foods rich in antioxidants in your diet, such as strawberries, tomatoes, and garlic.

Radiofrequency treatment

When it comes to tightening the skin, aesthetic treatments can be very helpful. Ideally, they should be performed by a professional and in a center with health permits and approved by the respective regulatory authorities, as there are many aesthetic centers that seek to defraud people and compromise their health.

If you are inclined to have a facial or sign up for a cosmetic treatment to tighten the skin of the neck, you can check out radiofrequency treatments. 

This is one of the most innovative painless techniques to treat sagging in any part of the skin since its main function is to stimulate, through waves, the production of collagen and vitamin E to make the dermis look firmer and more beautiful.

Take proper care of your neck skin 

Sagging of the skin is inevitable, and sooner or later, we will not be able to stop it. However, we can prevent it from happening before its time. If you do not yet need to tighten the skin of the neck, we invite you to offer this area the necessary care to keep it firm.

Neck skin is quite delicate and appreciates any attention, so you should extend your cleansing and moisturizing routine from the face to the neck. 

An exfoliating scrub, anti-wrinkle creams, moisturizers, and makeup remover: every product you use to care for your face should also be applied to the neck, and even the décolleté, to keep this skin taut for much longer.

Use sunscreen 

One of the main causes of sagging skin on the neck is exposure to sunlight. Therefore, create a daily routine, even in winter, so that you don't forget to leave the house without protection. 

UV rays are very aggressive against the skin, causing it to wither, lose its elasticity and thus begin to sag. Treat yourself to a real sunscreen, one that is higher than SPF 30, is water resistant, and also hydrates and moisturizes your skin.

Keep these tips in mind:

If your pressed powder has sunscreen, you should still apply a professional sunscreen.

If your creams include UV protection, you should also apply sunscreen on your neck and face.

Final Word

Tightening the skin of the neck is not an easy process, but it is definitely an impossible one. The key to a firm neck is to provide proper care, just like you do with your face.

Eat food rich in antioxidants, apply vitamin-boosted creams, do facial gymnastics, and always use sunscreen.