Beauty Neck treatments, beauty buzz

It’s an area that can really give your age away, but you don’t have to succumb to an old neck. Use our guide to wind back the clock... c

1 CLEAN UP YOUR ROUTINE

It’s important to take your skincare regimen south of your chin. That means everything from cleansing to toning, and especially exfoliating. Giving your neck and chest a gentle scrub once a week will boostst cell turnover to help clear sunspots and wrinkles, and will pep up your complexion. Itt also helps anti-ageing ingredients in skincare e products to work better. Try a creamy exfoliant nt like Skin Theory Exfoliating Polish $10 – its micro sea-salt crystals work to shift dead skin without being too abrasive. Or go for a more intensive chemical option like Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Daily Cleansing Pads $29.95.

2 STAY HYDRATED

Neck skin is thin and exposed to the elements, ts, so it can end up dry, dehydrated and more prone to wrinkles. Keep it soft and supple by using products with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid – we like Byphasse Anti Wrinkle Lift Q10 Day

Moisturising Cream $7.99. If you’re in need of a more intense moisture boost, try Skin Republic Neck + Decolletage Repair $7.99. Aloe Vera and vitamin E soothe dry skin while witch hazel works to control water loss. Or add an anti-ageing booster like Dermalogica Extra Firming Booster $76 to your regular moisturiser.r.

3 ADD A TREATMENT

Keep pigmentation and crepiness on your neck in check by using products with gentle anti-ageing ingredients. We like Skin Physics Advance Superlift Neck Lifting & Firming Cream $89 – its peptides boost elastin production for tighter skin. Or splash out on Estee Lauder New Dimension Tighten & Tone Neck/chest Treatment $165, which is massaged into the skin with the applicator to stimulate muscles, while Nigella Lawson Lawson’ss personal favourite NIOD Neck Elasticity Catalyst

$105 strengthens elasticity and improvespimproves skinski density.y

4 USE PROTECTION

Sun damage is the main ca cause of neck lines, wrinkles and dark spots.s Prevent further er damage by using ana SPF every day, whatever the season o or weather. Choose a facial sunscreen so it’s gentle enough for your delicate neck skin. W We like Swisse Natural Defence BB Cream SPF 30 $24.99 – it’s lightweight and gives you buildable coverage so you can blend from your face. Or try an anti-ageing option like L’oreal Paris Revitalift Day Cream SPF 15 RRP $32.95.