Dermatologists Say This Is the Best Way to Tighten and Smooth Your Neck
When it comes to skincare routines, caring for your body and neck is just as important as caring for your face. Yet, many of us overlook the latter, focusing more attention on our faces via sunscreen, cleansing, and treatments only to stop short of our necks. This lack of attentiveness—alongside genetics, environmental factors, and age—can manifest in wrinkles, creasing, sun spots, and loose and sagging skin (sometimes referred to as “turkey neck”).
While these effects are completely normal, some may wish to combat these concerns, helping their neck become more congruent with the glowing, smooth, and tight skin they strive for on their faces. To assist in this journey, we turned to a few industry-leading, board-certified dermatologists for their neck-tightening tips and preventative practices. Keep scrolling to learn how to tighten and smooth the skin under your chin.
Use Retinol for Neck Firming
For board-certified dermatologist Roberta Del Campo, MD, Retin-A (or retinoic acid) is a hero product for neck firming. “[Retinol] is a vitamin that helps speed up cell turnover and increases collagen production,” she says. “It is FDA-approved for treatment and prevention of wrinkles and has decades of science backing its effectiveness.” Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Miami, agrees with Del Campo, adding that because the neck is a sensitive area, it’s best to start with a small amount or lower concentration and increase as you build up a tolerance.
