How to Reduce Neck Wrinkles: Massage, Diet, and Exercise

As we age, it is normal to notice the typical signs of aging on our skin. From the age of 35, when they start to become evident, we can treat them as part of our beauty routine. Here we explain how to remove wrinkles from the neck. This is one of the areas of the body where they appear for various reasons, but they can be removed naturally, without surgery or cosmetic treatments.

Causes of neck wrinkling

As in the hands and face, the creases under the chin are formed by the passage of time. This happens because the muscles and skin in this area lack strong bony or muscular support. In fact, there is only one muscle here: the platysma.

It is the dermis itself that supports the head with its firmness. Therefore, when its three components (hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin) diminish as we age, it loses strength and wrinkles. Although the genetic predisposition of each person also influences this process, as it can accelerate it.

In addition to exposure to the sun's rays, which affects its hydration, our skin also suffers damage and flaccidity due to our lifestyle. Especially if we smoke, do not get enough sleep or have a poor diet. Weight changes and poor dermatological care can be two other causes of wrinkles.

How to remove neck wrinkles naturally?

If you want to know how to remove neck wrinkles, we give you some easy-to-follow remedies and methods. They help to slow down their development in the area:

Massages with natural compounds.

First, we apply some natural compounds such as aloe vera, which stands out for its moisturizing and medicinal properties. Or avocado oil, with healthy fats, which improves the appearance of the skin. A third, more homemade option is whipped egg white, because it has large amounts of collagen to revitalize the dermis.

With the chosen substance, we massage with our fingers, in an upward direction, combined with other circular movements. From the center to both sides of the neck, we repeat them gently, but pressing lightly. Leave the compound to act for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing with water.

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Foods rich in antioxidants and collagen

Of course, ingesting foods rich in antioxidants and collagen is very beneficial as well. Do you know how to remove neck wrinkles through diet? Eating especially:

    • Oily fish such as salmon, sardines or mackerel, for having omega 3 fatty acids.

    • Strawberries, a red fruit with numerous antioxidants.

    • Nuts such as walnuts, pistachios or chestnuts because they contain omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids.

    • Skimmed dairy products, because they stimulate the production of sebum, necessary to lubricate and maintain a healthy skin barrier.

    • Peppers and tomatoes because they contain lycopene, an antioxidant, and contribute to the production of collagen.

    • Lemon or other citrus fruits, full of vitamin C, another powerful natural antioxidant.

    • Eggs also for increased collagen creation.

Recommended exercises

Similarly, in these tips on how to remove neck wrinkles we should include some exercises. They allow us to tone, give strength and tension to the dermis we have under the chin. They are very simple to perform:

    1. Lip movements towards both sides of the face, repeated several times after a short rest.

    1. Stick your tongue out for a minute to work the skin under the jaw.

    1. Open and close the mouth for the same purpose as we have explained about the tongue.

    1. Move the head, turning to one side and the other, as well as raising the head towards the ceiling.

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Routine anti-wrinkle treatments

Finally, to remove wrinkles from the neck it is also important to carry out routine anti-wrinkle treatments. Using appropriate sun creams if we are going to sunbathe and other anti-aging creams day by day. As well as moisturizers and other useful products to stop the signs of aging.

In this line, we can take advantage of the benefits provided by organic silicon. We recommend using Silicium Serum + Essential Elixir, a specific package for the skin that moisturizes, regenerates, reduces wrinkles and stimulates the natural production of collagen.

Or Silicium Rosehip Silicium, with this oil that minimizes creases.

We invite you to follow these guidelines that we have described and try to eliminate your bad habits. In conclusion, removing neck wrinkles is that easy: take care of your body, eat better, get massages, do the recommended exercises and use beneficial products for your skin.



Dra. Maria del Mar Sabaté Martínez
Written by Dra. Maria del Mar Sabaté Martínez

PhD URV 2006, Departament de Bioquímica i Biotecnologia Tesis: Estudi fisiopatològic de l'acció d'anticossos IgM anti-GM2 d'un pacient sobre la unió neuromuscular Afiliación actual: URV, Departament de Ciències Mèdiques Bàsiques

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