Thin skin, very little collagen, a lack of sebaceous glands, a touch of skincare neglect and prime position for damage ... It’s no wonder the skin on your neck and chest ages quicker than you can say “pass the moisturiser!” But all is not lost. You just need to start including your décolletage in your daily skincare routine.
And we have six easy ways to do just that so you can say goodbye to crinkles, sagging, patchiness, dryness and more.
Read on for the best way to get the soft, supple, youthful neck and chest you deserve! And take this opportunity to snap up a jar of our NEW Radiant Décolletage before it sells out!
1: Cleanse Daily
You would never go to bed with an unclean face, so why not include your neck and chest in your cleansing routine?
When it comes to this delicate area, leave the shower gel well alone and use only a gentle facial cleanser or scrub.
Yes, you want to remove dirt, grime and toxins that may have built up throughout the day, but remember, the skin on your décolletage is fragile, so frantically rubbing at it with formulations containing too many chemicals will upset the skin’s pH balance and have disastrous effects.
Instead, smooth Crystal Cleanser over your neck and chest twice daily, using the palms of your hands to gently stroke it up from your collarbones to your jawline. Working in upwards motions helps lift and firm the skin.
Need to know: The skin on your décolletage is thinner than on the rest of your body, making it more fragile and prone to environmental damage. It also contains less collagen – the protein that holds your skin together and gives it strength and structure. This all adds up to a one-way ticket to lines, wrinkles, sagging and dryness.
2. Exfoliate Regularly
Dead skin cells will accumulate on your neck and chest too if left to their own devices. This can make your skin look dull, dry and rough and will stop the rest of your products from effectively penetrating your skin to do their jobs properly. Which, quite frankly, is money down the drain.
Exfoliate regularly with Natural Luminosity Scrub which gets the job done while being kind to your décolletage.
Again, smooth it over your skin using light upwards motions and don’t forget to exfoliate the back of your neck while you’re at it.
Need to know: The skin on your neck and chest contains fewer sebaceous glands than the skin on your face which means it’s seriously lacking in natural oils called sebum. And it’s absolutely essential for sealing in moisture, aiding the healing process and creating a natural barrier from the environment.
3. Use A Serum
Serums have a small molecular structure which means they’re great for delivering effective ingredients deep into your skin to quickly deal with dryness and the signs of ageing. But you need to get the ingredients right!
Our NEW Radiant Décolletage is specially designed for this tricky area of skin ...
Formulated with powerful natural, organic ingredients including Vitamin C, Rosehip Oil, Kojic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid and so much more to target lines and wrinkles, dark spots, sagging, uneven skin tone, and dryness on your neck and chest.
So if you're looking for a smooth, supple, radiant neck and chest, Radiant Décolletage is your must-have! But don't just take our word for it ...
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4. Never Skip Your Moisturiser
If you’re serious about maintaining a younger-looking décolletage, moisturising is one of the most important steps in your routine. Remember your neck and chest’s lack of sebaceous glands? Well, this means you have to help it out by adding oils and moisture into your skincare routine.
After cleansing, exfoliating and applying your Radiant Décolletage, finish with a moisturiser that contains a carefully curated blend of light, skin-loving oils and water-boosting ingredients. In the morning, apply Imperial Moisturiser in upwards strokes all over, and at night try Night Elixir.
Both of these contain vegetable glycerine and hyaluronic acid to draw water into your skin, plus shea butter and argan oil to help seal in cracks and lock all that goodness in. Pure heaven – for your neck and chest!
5. Protect Your Neck
One of the biggest causes of skin ageing is the sun. You’re probably great at protecting your face from UV damage, but can you honestly say you’re as vigilant when it comes to your poor neck and chest?
Make sure you include antioxidants like vitamin C in your routine (Radiant Décolletage takes care of that!) and ideally keep your neck and chest covered as much as possible.
After moisturising, it’s also prudent to finish with mineral foundation that contains a broad-spectrum protection of at least SPF 25. Our Organic Tinted Moisturiser with SPF 25 is perfect here!
6. Prevent "Tech Neck"
Repetitive movements are devils for creating creases and wrinkles in your skin which is why, as you age, you experience things like smile lines, crow’s feet and frown lines. And as if the natural movements of your head weren’t enough for your neck to contend with, technology has made wrinkles in this area a real pain.
What are we talking about? Platysmal bands, often known as ‘tech neck.’ These are the creases or folds that circle your neck and get more prominent as you age due to your platysmal (neck) muscle constantly stretching your skin and causing it to sag. These bands around your neck are kind of inevitable thanks to the ageing process, but bending your neck to look down at your phone etches them in at a much faster rate.
The solution? Keep your head up and hold your phone at eye level. Easy.
Pro Tip: Side-sleepers take note ... Ever woken up with crevices across your chest and wondered how they got there? Indeed sleeping on your side is hours of chest crinkling and asking for trouble in this area! If you can, sleep on your back with your head slightly raised to keep your chest flat and avoid squishing your neck down.
Remember, skincare doesn’t begin and end with your face. In fact, the skin on your neck and chest deserves just as much care and attention as your visage – maybe even more so.
The good news is it’s never too late to start treating and protecting the skin just south of your chin. Scroll down for your neck care essentials...
Tracey x
Get Set For A Smooth, Supple Youthful Décolletage
Crystal Cleanser (100ml)
Natural Luminosity Scrub
NEW: Radiant Décolletage [Limited availability]
Ultimate Day & Night Moisture Set
Organic Tinted Moisturiser SPF25
