As we all know, there’s often a clear demarcation between the rate at which the face is aging versus the skin below the jaw. Why? The skin on the neck is thinner, and subject to constant muscle movement. This is compounded by the fact that, as Manhattan dermatologist Robert Anolik MD, points out: “Most women are good about applying sunscreen to their faces, but they tend to stop at the chin.”
There’s also the modern phenomenon of “tech neck” (yes, it’s real)—dermatologists and facialists report seeing fine lines on increasingly younger clients, while those on the older end of the spectrum are also contending with sun damage, loss of elasticity, and the general sag that gravity inflicts over time.
So while we may have our complexions in a glowing top form well past the age our mothers did, our necks can still be a dead giveaway. Thankfully, there’s now a whole host of hi-tech topical rejuvenators and as well as injectable strategies to lift and smooth the delicate neck area—and even prevent it from getting crinkly in the first place.
