THE NECK

The neck is one of the most neglected areas when it comes to skincare. Skin is the thinnest around the neck and, as you age, this skin tends to quickly lose firmness and sag, leading to wrinkles and vertical and horizontal lines. Because the skin around the neck area also contains less sebaceous glands than the face, it is more prone to dryness and sensitivity.

Let’s look after our neck!

Tip 1:

The direction of massage for the neck skin is a very important thing to remember because a nice massage in a wrong direction or with the wrong movement over the neck can damage the skin. Neck skin is very thin and delicate. It is more delicate than the skin of your face. The proper direction to massage the skin of the neck is by moving both your palms from lower to upper region in vertical movements. Never massage your neck in circular motions or from top to bottom.

Tip 2:

Oils help the neck skin to rejuvenate. Not just any oils though. You have to be careful when it comes to selecting the right kind of oil. Select those oils which are not extremely heavy and are in their pure form.

Coconut oil is heavy oil but it can be used in very little amounts or you can mix it with a little water on your palm and then use it. Olive oil, sweet almond oil, chamomile oil, eucalyptus oil, and rose oil are also good options.

Tip 3:

Do not over massage you neck. A neck massage should last from 10-15 minutes maximum with a possible break of one or two minutes in between. Over massaging can strain the neck skin.

Tip 4:

Masks and packs also work wonders for the neck skin just like the skin of the face

Tip 5:

If you can get a spa treatment for your neck, then there is nothing better than that once in a while

Tip 6:

Exfoliation of the neck skin is important too. Use only mild exfoliators. Use upward strokes only for exfoliating and do not extend the time more than five minutes

Tip 7:

Apply face wash on the neck while taking a bath. Avoid harsh soaps on neck skin. ( ELEMIS is my favourite)

Tip 8:

Apply toner on the neck skin with a cotton ball when you use a toner for your face. Apply sunscreen on to neck in same upwards strokes like usual.( ELEMIS is my favourite)