A Derm Reveals 4 Ways Smooth Out A ‘Sagging’ Neck And Erase ‘Horizontal Creases’: ‘Targets Signs Of Aging’

The neck is one of the first places where we notice signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles, and it’s also an area that’s easy to forget. If you live in a cold climate, chances are you don’t even see your neck for more than half of the year, and remembering to include it in your skincare routine and apply sunscreen to it is a lot to ask when you’re already pressed for time. With so much attention given to areas such as under your eyes and creases on your forehead, it’s not unusual to look up one day into a mirror and think: where do those lines and that sagging on my neck even appear from?

For starters, nothing could be more normal, Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss explains in this short video — and she in fact reveals that she noticed her own neck creases when she was a small child:

That’s all well and good, you may be saying, but how do I get rid of lines and sagging on my neck? Idriss warns that no cream is going to completely fix deep wrinkles on the neck or sagging (though that doesn’t mean keeping the area moisturized can’t help it look smoother). Instead, here are four ways to smooth out a “sagging” neck and erase “horizontal creases.”