How to treat your neck

Call it the forgotten territory. No matter how committed we are to sunscreen and skincare, we’re all a little guilty of neglecting our necks and décolletage. “The skin there is thinner, with fewer oil glands than we have on the face, so it’s susceptible to the early signs of ageing,” explains Dr McCullum, noting that this can also mean you need to use lower concentration of some actives as the area can be more sensitive to ingredients than the face. These dedicated formulas below can help forgive past wrongs.

Clarins Super Restorative Décolleté and Neck Concentrate, $168, is packed with plant extracts to rejuvenate the area, including sunflower auxins and bamboo for firmness.

Skinceuticals Tripeptide-R Neck Repair, $225, is formulated with a slow-release retinol and tripeptide concentrate, which has shown in clinical trials to improve the appearance of horizontal neck lines and loss of firmness.

Bareminerals Ageless Phyto-Retinol Neck Cream, $88. Made with a natural retinol alternative from the picão preto plant, it is as effective as retinol, without causing redness, dryness or sensitivity.