Neck & Chest Care 101: Prevent Crepey Skin Before It Starts

The skin on your neck & chest is thinner, moves more, and sees just as much sun as your face—often more. That’s why lines, crepiness, and spots show up here first. The fix isn’t complicated: protect daily, use gentle actives, and treat this area like an essential part of your face routine.

Why this area ages faster

• Thinner skin + fewer oil glands → dries out and creases easily
• Constant movement (turning, looking down at phones) → mechanical lines
• High UV exposure → collagen breakdown and uneven tone

The simple daily routine (AM & PM)

1. Cleanse (gentle). No harsh scrubs—this area is delicate.
2. Targeted serum. Look for:
   • Bakuchiol (retinol-like results, gentler)
   • THDA vitamin C (brightening, oil-soluble)
   • CoQ10 (antioxidant “bounce”)
   • All in a light, squalane-based formula that spreads without tugging
3. Moisturize if needed. If your serum is squalane-based, you may not need extra cream.
4. AM: SPF every day. Broad-spectrum 30+ from face to collarbone.

Quick technique tip: apply with soft, upward presses. Avoid fast back-and-forth rubbing that can tug.

What to look for in a neck-friendly serum

• Gentle actives: bakuchiol, THDA vitamin C, CoQ10, vitamin E
• All-lipid, lightweight base: squalane with rosehip + argan oils
• No heavy fragrance or harsh acids that can sting thin skin

Five common mistakes (and easy fixes)

1. Stopping at the jawline → Extend every step to the collarbones.
2. Skipping SPF → Make sunscreen non-negotiable.
3. Over-exfoliating → Limit strong acids; choose gentle actives instead.
4. Tugging with thick creams → Use a serum with slip; press, don’t rub.
5. Only treating at night → Daytime antioxidants + SPF protect the gains.

Habits that help

Phone posture

What’s happening: Looking down at your phone folds the neck, causing creases, tension, and “tech-neck” lines.

How to fix it (simple posture cues)

1. Raise the screen: Hold your phone near eye level. Elbows ~90°, arms supported.
2. Chin draw: Gently tuck the chin back to stack the neck, not lift it upward.
3. Shoulders relaxed: Drop them down and back. Avoid shrugging.

Sleep setup

Side sleepers: Use a contoured side-sleeper pillow that fills the ear-to-shoulder space and prevents the top shoulder from rolling forward.

Fabric matters: Switch to a silk or satin pillowcase to reduce friction and morning creases.

Fragrance & jewelry irritation

If perfumes or necklaces irritate your neck:

• Apply your serum first, let it absorb 2–3 minutes
• Then apply fragrance or jewelry
• Serum helps buffer the skin and reduces friction

The takeaway

Treat your neck & chest like part of your face: daily antioxidants, gentle actives, and sunscreen. Consistency beats intensity—especially on delicate skin.

Our Advanced Face & Neck Serum blends bakuchiol + THDA vitamin C + CoQ10 in a silky squalane base that glides without tugging—perfect from face to collarbone.