7 secrets to have a slim, smooth neck

1. Eat and sleep on time

Our posture and sleep patterns can also contribute to wrinkles. Sleeping on your side or stomach causes you to press your face against the pillow and cause your neck to flex. Repeating this position will cause your neck to form deep wrinkles in your skin. According to experts, the best position to avoid causing neck wrinkles is lying on your back

Besides, foods rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene can also help the skin grow and regenerate better. Yellow-orange fruits and vegetables like squash, carrots, and grapefruit are rich in carotenoids, which act as antioxidants, helping to protect your cells. In addition, adding certain ingredients with essential fatty acids to your diet, like walnuts and olive oil, can also keep your skin hydrated, smooth and supple.

2. Take care of your neck skin and apply the product from bottom to top

Most of us only focus on facial care and ignore the neck area, when in fact the neck is a part that is very prone to wrinkles, making you look older than your years. Neck skin care is very important to preserve your youthful look. Because the neck is exposed to UV rays just like the face, it should also be covered with sunscreen and other skin care products.

In particular, the use of products containing retinol and vitamin C can protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV rays to help plump and firm skin. Experts also recommend that applying neck products in an upward direction can counteract the pull of gravity on the skin.

3. Exfoliate your neck

Similar to the skin on the face, the skin on the neck also needs to be exfoliated regularly. Exfoliating will help remove dirt and oil, sebum that accumulates in the pores. However, before exfoliating, make sure you haven’t used any harsh chemicals that could harm your skin.

4. Massage promotes the body’s collagen production

Massage not only helps you relax, dispels accumulated fatigue, is beneficial for mind and body. This therapy also generates heat that activates collagen formation, which helps in cell regeneration and repair. Facial massages also improve blood circulation, and researchers have even found that they enhance the effects of skin creams. One massage technique that you can do yourself at home is to use the outside of your little finger and then press on your neck, starting from the top and working from the top to the bottom.

5. Always keep your neck “straight”

The habit of bowing too much whether using a phone or doing anything else can cause your neck to bend. Repeating this action can deepen the lines on your neck and cause permanent wrinkles. Experts recommend that you put your phone in front of you when using it. This method may cause your neck pain at first, but it will help your neck always slim, smooth.

6. Consult a specialist

If you can afford it, modern medicine still offers some treatments for neck wrinkles such as collagen stimulation surgery or shedding the unsightly outer layer of skin. However, be sure to consult a specialist before proceeding with any treatment.

7. Do simple head exercises

Another healthy way to have a beautiful neck is to do head and neck exercises every day.

One of the simple exercises that you can do anywhere is the “stretching” exercise. First, sit with your back straight, and then slowly lift your head back until your chin is up toward the ceiling. Then, close your mouth and pretend to “chew”, repeat this movement 20 times. Another variation of this exercise is to purse your lips instead of chewing.

In addition, you can also practice the “neck lift”, where you need to lie on your back on the bed with your head down. From that position, carefully use your neck muscles to raise your head, repeating this movement 5 times. These exercises may not help you get rid of excess skin, but they can help tone your muscles, improve blood circulation, and prevent further sagging of your neck.

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