The neck often shows age before the face, for a simple reason: most people stop their skincare at the jaw. Neck skin is also thinner, has fewer oil glands, and folds constantly when you look down at your phone.
Why neck wrinkles form
- Horizontal lines (“necklace lines”) are partly genetic and can appear in your 20s.
- Looking down at screens creases the same lines for hours a day, often called “tech neck”.
- Sun damage, because the neck is rarely protected.
- Collagen loss and, after weight loss, loose skin.
What helps
- Sunscreen on the neck and chest every day.
- Your retinoid on the neck two or three nights a week; neck skin is more sensitive, so go slowly.
- A rich moisturiser; dedicated neck creams are optional.
- Raise your phone to eye level more often.
In-office options
Lasers, radiofrequency and microneedling can improve texture and firmness, and neuromodulators or fillers can soften specific lines. Results vary, so see a qualified professional.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get rid of neck wrinkles?
Use sunscreen and a retinoid on the neck consistently, moisturise, and reduce time looking down at screens. Deeper lines may need lasers, microneedling or injectables.
Why do I have neck wrinkles at a young age?
Horizontal neck lines are partly genetic, and long hours looking down at phones make them more visible. They are common in the 20s.
Do neck creams work?
A regular retinoid, moisturiser and sunscreen applied to the neck work as well as most dedicated neck creams.