Neck Wrinkles

Wrinkles on your neck can make you appear older. However, today, there are lots of anti aging treatments available to fight wrinkles and other visible signs of aging on your neck.

Causes of Neck Wrinkles

There are two types of neck wrinkles, namely horizontal neck wrinkles and vertical neck wrinkles.

• Horizontal Neck Wrinkles: Horizontal neck wrinkles are caused mainly due to the lack of collagen and weakening of elastin owing to genetic, environmental or hormonal aging.
• Vertical Neck Wrinkles: Vertical neck wrinkles usually develop as a result of excessive sun damage or repetitive sleeping positions.

How to prevent neck wrinkles

Here are some of the tips for preventing neck wrinkles and other signs of aging skin on your neck:

Consume a diet rich in antioxidants: Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants defend the skin against free radicals. Free radicals are skin-damaging molecules that accelerate the breakdown of collagen and enhance the skin aging process. Consuming a diet rich in antioxidants also helps to reduce your exposure to environmental toxins and pollutants, minimizes cultural stress and get sufficient sleep.

Sun protection for preventing wrinkles and age spots: Apply sun screen to your face daily, especially while outdoors. Apply it to your neck and decollete too. This acts as a protection against the UV rays and will help prevent the occurrence of neck wrinkles or age spots.

Neck wrinkles could also be treated by neck lift and/or by non-invasive laser skin tightening. Or Botox.