The One Thing Women Over 40 Do Everyday That May Make Saggy Neck Skin Even Worse
March 27, 2023 by Lisa Cupido
There’s so much focus on skincare products — and procedures and specific treatments — that focus on your face and all of the ways you can prevent sagging, fine lines, and dark spots. But what isn’t usually the focal point of skincare? Your neck. And the reality is that, for many of us, the thinner skin on our necks is one of the first places to show signs of aging, which include sagging skin. Often times age — and just age — is the perfectly normal reason why your skin is experiencing sagging. And there’s something to be said for accepting some of the changes that happen to everyone — but that doesn’t mean you want to be adding to them, either. Without even knowing it, some of your daily habits could be contributing to a sagging neck. This is the one thing women over 40 do everyday that may make saggy neck skin even worse.
Exposing your neck to UV light without protectionYou have it burned in your brain: never leave the house without applying at least SPF 30 — rain or shine. But so many of us are ignoring our necks when we apply sunscreen, even though all you have to do is apply products below your jawline to get so many of the benefits that your face enjoys.
“Sun exposure can cause premature aging, too much exposure to UV rays can weaken the skin’s elastin and collagen, causing it to become less elastic and more prone to wrinkles and sagging,” says Dr. Anju Methil, MBBS, DVD, MD of dermatology and cosmetology and a medical consultant at ClinicSpots. Other factors that may contribute to sagging neck skin include smoking, and a poor skincare routine. Smoking also restricts blood flow to the skin, leading to its deterioration over time. Skincare routines like improper cleansing techniques, such as harsh scrubbing, or using too harsh of products. Not applying enough moisturizer to your neck can also be a reason for sagging as hydrated skin is naturally firmer than dry skin.”