Nobody wants a décolletage that looks ten years older than their face. And a disregarded décolletage will show the visible signs of ageing in no time thanks to its delicate structure.
You see, your neck and chest contains very little subsurface fat, which makes it thinner than your face. It also has less collagen, fewer hair follicles, sebaceous glands and sweat glands which adds an extra level of sensitivity, sagginess and dryness.
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1: Keep It Hydrated
This is vital for minimising the visible signs of ageing. And your décolletage is prone to dryness and dehydration.
Treat you décolletage as you would your face. Twice daily, cleanse your neck and chest with Crystal Cleanser and tone with Diamond Toner. Then apply Pre-Eminent Beauty Serum all over, patting in to avoid pulling on your delicate skin.
Our serum contains a gentle form of retinol called retinyl palmitate, as well as soothing vitamin E, hydrating hyaluronic acid, brightening vitamin C and a whole host of essential oils to nourish and moisturise.
It’s the perfect treatment for your delicate décolletage area. Finish off with Imperial Moisturiser [Night Elixir in the evening].
Need to know: When massaging cleanser and moisturiser into your neck and chest, always use gentle upward movements. This will avoid the repetitive movement of pulling your skin south!
2. Exfoliate Regularly
One of the most effective ways to smooth lines, fade discolouration and promote healthy skin turnover is to regularly exfoliate your décolletage area.
Exfoliation provides a deep cleansing action, while removing surface debris and sloughing away dead skin cells to reveal fresher, healthier, more radiant skin. It will also help your products work more effectively!
Apply Natural Luminosity Scrub to damp skin and gently work it in smooth upward motions, using a delicate touch and not too much pressure in order to reduce drag.
3. Be Gentle
You do not want any kind of pulling, tugging, or rubbing of the skin in this delicate area or you'll do more damage than good.
When you’re coming out of the shower or a bath, make sure to pat and blot your skin very gently.
Applying serums and moisturisers, pat or press into your skin in an upwards motion.
4. Sleeping Position
Sorry side-sleepers if you're reading this! Unfortunately, even though it may be a sweet sleeping position, long periods in this repeat position can speed up wrinkles and fine lines. Might be a step too far for you and that's ok but it is recommended you sleep on your back to avoid creasing up more than just your décolletage!
Repetitive movements and long positions are devils for creating creases in your skin. This is exactly why, as you age, you experience things like smile lines, crow’s feet and frown lines.
Need to know: Technology has made wrinkles in this area a real pain. We're talking platysmal bands, or ‘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 stretching your skin and causing it to sag. 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.
5. Protect Your Neck
We all know the damaging effects from the sun, but do you extend your daily SPF to your décolletage too? UV radiation produces free radicals in your skin which breaks down collagen, elastin and DNA, causing textural and pigment issues. Clinkles (cleavage wrinkles!), dark spots, crepeyness and rough skin.
Shield your skin from the sun by slathering on a high SPF whenever it’s exposed to daylight. Our Organic Tinted Moisturiser with SPF 25 will even add a subtle tint for instant chest radiance.
Pro Tip: Incorporate Organic Age-Defying Facial Oil after moisturising to really boost your neck care regime. Packed full of natural antioxidants and vitamins to protect and rejuvenate the delicate skin around your neck.
The sooner you start caring for your delicate décolletage the better - honestly. This is not an area to ignore if you want to enjoy plunging necklines.
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 décolletage skincare essentials...
Tracey x
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Cleanse and Tone Pack
Natural Luminosity Scrub
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Organic Age-Defying Facial Oil
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