Cosmetologist gave tips on neck skin care

The skin of the neck has a different structure, not the same as on the face, it is thinner and more sensitive. Irina Nelga, a cosmetologist and dermatovenerologist at the OMNIUS clinic, told Izvestia on June 1 what her care should be.

"The platysma is a superficial neck muscle that extends from the collarbone to the lower third of the face, covering the front surface of the neck. She is very mobile, has practically no sebaceous glands, which leads to dryness and the formation of wrinkles, so care in this area should be special. After all, a woman's age is given out primarily by her neck," she noted.

According to her, age-related changes on the neck often appear in the form of the so-called rings of Venus. The causes may be: human genetic predispositions, the peculiarity of the structure of the muscular frame, and lifestyle.

"We very often look at the phone, tilt our head, this leads to active mobility of the head, and as a result, we get these horizontal shingles on the neck," the doctor added.

At the same time, intensive home care and procedures in the cosmetologist's office are important. At the age of 25, it is recommended to start mandatory neck skin care. This is primarily cleansing, toning, moisturizing and nutrition, and the use of protective equipment during the period of solar activity.

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"A neck cream should contain hyaluronic acid, a collagen-elastin complex, and vitamin C. When applying the cream, cosmetologists recommend applying it with massage movements from the collarbone to the upper part of the neck, stroking movements. To carry out this massage for two to three minutes, in order to improve blood circulation, circulation, and the effectiveness of the remedy with this approach will be more pronounced," advised Nelga.

Injection techniques such as mesotherapy and bioretalization can improve the tone and quality of the skin on the neck. Also, with hypertonia of the neck and with an increased manifestation of creases, botulinum therapy is used, which relaxes the platysma, makes a pronounced oval of the face and tightens the skin of the neck.

"When laying deep "rings of Venus", cosmetologists suggest a procedure of blanching with hyaluronic acid, that is, we fill in these wrinkles, and the effect lasts for six to nine months. To improve the quality of the skin, when it is flabby and can "pinch" into a fold with your fingers, there are effective hardware procedures such as laser resurfacing, or radio wave microecological lifting. Their principle is based on collagen stimulation, thickening and tightening of the neck skin," the doctor explained.

Earlier, on April 16, Natalia Mikhailova, a cosmetologist and creator of the MESALTERA by Dr. Mikhaylova brand of professional cosmeceuticals, told Izvestia that mild cleansers should be used in the warm season — foams, gels or mousses with the addition of acids or enzymes. They effectively dissolve sebum and impurities without damaging the skin. At the same time, aggressive formulations and excessive mechanical peeling should be avoided.