We’ve all been guilty of focusing on our face during skin care routines, paying little attention to our necks. While we lavish masks, serums, and moisturizers on our faces, the delicate skin of the neck often goes unnoticed. But did you know the skin on your neck is thinner and more fragile than your face? This makes it more susceptible to signs of aging, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging. Luckily, with a few tweaks to your routine, you can minimize and prevent these signs of aging.

How to Address Neck Wrinkles

Just like areas such as the knees, elbows, and hands, the neck can age faster than the face. Whether it’s due to sun exposure or the effects of “tech neck” from constant screen time, the neck often gets overlooked. Here are two simple yet effective ways to treat aging signs in this delicate area:

1. Gua Sha for the Neck and Face

Brian Goodwin, International Educator for Eminence Organic Skin Care, explains: “Gua sha minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, reduces inflammation, and sculpts the face and neck. It’s become a popular addition to daily skin care routines.”

This technique not only helps smooth out neck lines but also relieves tension and puffiness by promoting lymphatic flow. Here’s how you can easily incorporate it into your skincare routine:

Steps:

• Start by cleansing your face and neck.

• Apply 4–10 drops of facial oil (Dermalogica PreCleanse is a great option).

• Using gentle but firm pressure, scrape the gua sha tool up both sides of your neck.

• Sweep each area 3–10 times before moving on.

• Work your way up from the chin along your jawline.

• Continue sweeping over your cheeks and finishing at the hairline.

• Move from your eyebrows up towards your hairline.

• Finish by sweeping from the middle of your forehead to the hairline.

• Repeat these steps on the other side of your face.

2. Hydration for Neck Care

Hydrating the skin is crucial to preventing and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Dermalogica’s Super Rich Repair is a fantastic option for nighttime hydration. After cleansing, apply this rich night cream starting at the collarbone and working upwards to the jawline in fluid, upward strokes.

With powerful peptides and an acid-free smoothing complex, this formula supports skin resilience and tone. Plus, Shea Butter and Evening Primrose Oil help nourish and hydrate your skin overnight, leaving it soft, smooth, and more youthful-looking by morning.

By adding these two simple techniques—gua sha and proper moisturizing—you can show your neck the same care you give your face, keeping it looking firm, smooth, and youthful.