Ageing neck - what do you use?

[Sussexswain]

I recently turned 40 and from about 39 I started noticing that my neck was ageing faster than anywhere else on my body. For a year I have been using the following and see no difference

• this works - perfect cleavage and neck serum
• beauty pie - uber youth neck and chest serum
• elevate collagen - for three months bow

any other products that people have found that really work?

I hate those replies too, just completely unhelpful.

Try a Nefertiti neck lift (Botox) mine isn’t perfect but def better than it was! Creams are rubbish don’t waste your money.

No cream or serum that's just applied to the top of your skin is going to do anything ! Aging skin is inevitable and rate at which your skin ages is mostly due to genetics and to some degree sun exposure .
All those expensive creams are a complete waste of money !

I don’t think there’s much you can do. Necks have always been the giveaway when people have facelifts. Necks and hands. Cover up or accept it. Aging is good, as the alternative is worse

Same cream as face, Elizabeth Arden.

You mean everything I take? It’s a LOT. The ones I listed in my post are the ones that are most likely to benefit skin but if you want the whole list, let me know.

I agree with this. I think some people are prone to a crepey neck as they age, and sugar and alcohol definitely make it worse (sadly). I do think you can make small changes through lifestyle, skincare, exercise, posture and I have certainly noticed a difference from taking bovine collagen though of course you have to keep it up. I don’t think there is a magic skincare product, just find one that suits you and keeps the area moisturised.

Genetics is the major part and then lifestyle and skincare. Mine is pretty good at 54, no HRT.

Revolutionary!

Scarves and recently those neck bands. 🤣

Haven’t read full thread but just bought the pria cream- there’s a 30% bank holiday discount !

Sorry OP, but none of these products will help simply because all they will do is hydrate a dry skin. Have you tried something more substantial like a hydrofacial series? Or CACI? Or the plasma treatment? Those MIGHT work. Otherwise you should avoid sun, alcohol and cigarettes especially, make sure you drink enough water and eat healthily. Good luck!

Profhilo and it lasts for 6 months.

I’m 68 and have been using bio oil on my neck for the past thirty years. I’ve no lines on my neck.

Really?

Photo evidence required!

Exercise and diet will always beat any cream.

Incorporate strength work like dumbbell shrugs to build up your neck and upper back, and add facial movements—chin tucks are great—to keep everything supported.

And protect your skin! I avoid direct sun as much as possible and carry a UPF umbrella everywhere. (Yes, it makes me feel like a bit of a vampire, but it works.)

I’m 44, and so far, no wrinkles, no lines, and no neck issues—yet, anyway.

I've tried Prai with no effect whatsoever

Hijack away! Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream is great

I've been using collagen from British Supplements for a few months, (make sure it's them as there is a look alike packaging) last week someone thought I was in my 60s...... I'm 79 next month!!!!

Do you have a link for which product you use?

I had Botox and some filler in my deep neck line

Do you use SPF on your hands? Try using it every day, should help prevent aging from sun damage. Lots of moisturiser too.

Does anyone have any budget tips for under eyes? I think it's due to burning candle at both ends. In my 40s, I'm noticing that any alcohol makes me look rough and I look younger when I don't have it

Face yoga has been good for my neck and face, I swear by it, also good if you have headaches/TMJ.

Face - short version - dry skin so lots of moisturising products and SPF every single day, even if it's grey outside. Not a sun worshipper, mainly as I burn and it has paid off with my skin.

Long version - oil cleansing then I use a gua sha/massager, sensitive cleanser (Nivea), two moisturisers as I have rosacea (Balmonds moisturiser then Epaderm lotion), Vaseline on any dry areas. Aldi do a great sensitive SPF 30 or 50 for face, it's less than £3. The Ordinary are good for cheap serums, they are pretty powerful with active ingredients including several retinol/retinoid ones. The Ordinary do a granactive retinoid in squalane oil which is ok for my sensitive skin. I don't think you always need to spend loads. I also use collagen powder and it's helped nails and hair.

Hair has also decided to dry out and start to break due to previous dying and probably hormones so that gets drenched in moisture too. Hair mask before washing, moisturising shampoo, moisturising conditioner - I like the Pantene Molecular Bond one in a pot. Then hair oil. I also find collagen has helped to stop hair breaking, along with using a brown henna dye .

I was told you should never spray perfume on your neck due to the drying effect of the alcohol in it.

The French love scarves for this very purpose! Personally, I would not think too much about it, your 40 - when you get to your 70s and other bits are looking crepey and saggy, you'll look back and wonder why the hell you wasted time worrying!