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I'M 28, BUT MY NECK LOOKS WAY OLDER: I ASKED 2 DERMS WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT



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By Kaitlyn McLintock
published 1 day ago

I'm 28 years old and about to turn 29. I've always been well aware that time
brings some less-than-ideal skin changes along with it (it's the price we pay
for the privilege of aging!), but I was still somehow surprised when I spotted
signs of aging on my own skin. One day, I looked in the mirror and noticed an
accumulation of sun damage, as well as lines and wrinkles forming. I was struck
by the realization that maybe my skin wasn't "bouncing back" like it used to.



That was especially true for the skin on my neck. While I had never given my
neck a second thought when I was younger, I was suddenly focusing on it all the
time because of the newly entrenched horizontal lines that appeared somewhere
around my 25th birthday. This so-called "tech neck" results from a forward,
tilted head position that's usually brought about by constantly looking down at
phone and computer screens. For me, this checks out. I have a job that requires
a lot of screen time, and I'm not immune to the temptation of TikTok
doom-scrolling. Pair that with sun damage, and my neck looks way older than it
should.

Listen, I'm not claiming I'm old; I'm still in my twenties for Pete's sake. But
that doesn't mean I can't do something about the state of my skin, and
hopefully, reverse the clock a bit. That's why I decided to reach out to two
dermatologists to ask for the ultimate anti-aging neck skincare routine. I
needed to know what at-home products to use, which professional treatments could
help, and so on.



(Image credit: @kaitlyn_mclintock)

Here's a makeup-free and filter-free photo to show what I'm working with. My
main concern is the deep line that spans my neck from jawbone to jawbone.



(Image credit: @kaitlyn_mclintock)

Here's a front-facing view. I have three different neck lines, which is not
ideal.




STEP 1: USE AN SPF MOISTURIZER EVERY. SINGLE. MORNING



This one didn't surprise me, because I know moisture and sunscreen are both
critical for soft, plump, and youthful-looking skin. Still, it's a good reminder
that it's necessary every single day, rain or shine, even when I'm feeling lazy
and spending all day watching Netflix on my couch. Take it from Brendan Camp,
MD, a board-certified dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology. "As we age, our bodies
make less collagen and elastin, which are structural proteins in the dermis that
provide structure and rigidity. The sun contributes to the aging process by
accelerating the degradation of these proteins."

The sun—more specifically, the UV rays that come from it—contribute to all signs
of aging, including the ones Camp sees more often in his dermatological
practice. The first is that aforementioned tech neck. "'Tech neck' refers to
horizontal lines that are accentuated when we tilt our heads down while looking
at our phones," he says. The second is skin laxity, also known as sagging. This
is "a result of aging and sun damage and is a concern for some patients." And
yes, a simple SPF moisturizer can treat and prevent both.

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This moisturizer provides all day hydration as well as SPF 30.




STEP 2: APPLY A RETINOL SERUM A FEW NIGHTS PER WEEK

Retinol can turn back time on your neck just like it can on your face. "Retinol
serums or moisturizers, when used regularly over time, are known to improve
collagen production," Camp says. "Remember to gradually ease into the use of
retinol because it can cause side effects like redness, dryness, and itching,
especially on the delicate skin of the neck."

According to board-certified dermatologist Elizabeth Geddes-Bruce, MD, the skin
on the neck is different than the skin on other areas of the body. "The skin on
the neck is more delicate than the skin on the face and should be treated more
gently. It is more prone to irritation and takes longer to heal after injury due
to a lower number of follicles and stem cell reserves."

Camp agrees, saying, "Neck skin is often not as tolerant of facial skin to
topical treatments, like retinol. Part of the reason is because there is a lower
density of sebaceous glands on the neck."

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Camp recommends this product because it "contains 0.2% slow-release retinol for
improved tolerability."




STEP 3: USE A TARGETED NECK SERUM WITH PEPTIDES ON THE OTHER NIGHTS

While retinol is great for so many things, including minimizing the appearance
of lines and wrinkles, peptides play the long game to firm skin over time.
Translation? They help prevent sagging or lax skin, which is a huge component of
neck aging. "Peptides are skincare ingredients that act as building blocks of
proteins, improving levels of collagen and elastin," Camp says.

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Camp recommends this neck treatment formulated with peptides as well as plant
extracts and antioxidants to make neck skin look firmer and more lifted.




STEP 4: TRY PROFESSIONAL TREATMENTS

If topical skincare isn't enough, the good news is that there are a multitude of
in-office treatments I can turn to to reverse-age my neck. Camp recommends
microneedling and Botox and/or filler. "Microneedling is an in-office treatment
that creates small superficial injuries in the skin, which in turn stimulates
collagen production," he explains. "This stimulates the production of new
collagen to tighten and firm neck skin."

As for Botox and filler, they work in different ways to encourage a more
youthful-looking appearance. Hyaluronic acid filler can be injected into the
area to soften the appearance of lines specifically. Neurotoxin injections, like
Botox "can minimize the appearance of platysmal bands, which often become more
pronounced with age," Camp says. "The platysma is a thin, sheet-like muscle on
the anterior neck. By limiting the ability of the platysma to contract, the
bands become less pronounced."

As for Geddes-Bruce, she recommends a multitude of professional treatments
depending on specific cases and goals. "There are so many different in-office
treatments to address these concerns. My favorites are Ultherapy, Genius
Radiofrequency Microneedling, and Fraxel non-ablative resurfacing, sometimes
augmented with biostimulatory fillers like Sculptra or hyperdilute Radiesse."


10 NECK TREATMENTS I'M STOCKING UP ON

Perricone MD
Cold Plasma Plus+ Sub-D/neck
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"Ingredients in this product target fine lines and laxity to improve the
appearance of aging and crepey skin," Camp says.



Alastin
Alastin Restorative Neck Complex
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Geddes-Bruce says she "loves" this neck treatment formulated with powerful
antioxidants and moisturizing ingredients.



RoC
Derm Correxion Contour Cream for Face and Neck
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This drugstore retinol cream is relatively inexpensive yet incredibly effective.



Korres
Black Pine Up-Lift Contouring Serum
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I've been using this contouring neck serum that has a fun rollerball applicator
for a few weeks and I can tell it's already helping to soften my neck lines.



Gold Bond
Age Renew Neck and Chest
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Another budget-friendly buy that delivers serious moisture.



StriVectin
Tl Advanced Tightening Neck Cream Plus With Alpha-3 Peptide
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Who What Wear's Beauty Director Erin Jahns swears by this neck cream. I'll take
her recommendation any day.



Keys Soulcare
Protect Your Light Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 With Squalane and Niacinamide
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This daily moisturizer contains SPF 30 as well as skin-boosting squalane and
niacinamide. I'm sold.



Nécessaire
The Neck Serum With 5 Peptides 9% Peptide Blend
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This neck serum contains five different types of peptides.



KAPLAN MD SKINCARE
Diamond Contour Lifting Rose Quartz Neck Serum
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An old favorite, this neck serum contains 22 certified organic extracts and a
fermented bioactive complex.



Supergoop!
Superscreen Hydrating Daily Cream SPF 40
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I love Supergoop sunscreen. This is the one I'm snagging to apply to my face,
neck, and chest.


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Kaitlyn McLintock
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Associate Beauty Editor

Kaitlyn McLintock is a skincare-obsessed beauty writer who covers everything
from up-and-coming trends to product launches, in-office treatments, and more.
She has over five years of experience in digital media, and her work has
appeared in publications such as The Zoe Report, InStyle, Coveteur, and more.
When she's not hovering over her computer writing about all things beauty, she's
drinking coffee, listening to Harry Styles, or exploring her new city of Austin,
Texas.


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