It is often overlooked as a skin care routine as a whole, as few know that the décolletage is an area that requires special attention.
The area from below the jaw to the neck, chest and shoulders is a super delicate area. "The skin here is much thinner than facial skin," says dermatologist Mary Lupo. "There is less fat and less sweat or sebaceous glands. This makes the skin more sensitive to external factors such as the sun, the cold."
Therefore, according to dermatologists, the cleavage should not be neglected and here is the right way to take care of it:
What to do: Sun protection
The décolleté gets as much sun as the face, but people tend to take good care of the face while neglecting the chest and neck. Always apply sunscreen to this area with an SPF of at least 30.
What not to do: Use creams with strong ingredients
Because the skin on the décolleté is so thin, acid creams you use on your face can be too strong for this area. Therefore, light moisturizing creams are recommended.
What to do: Moisturize regularly
The décolleté is an area you need to keep hydrated. Emollients in moisturizing creams make skin firm and healthy, and even reduce the chance of premature wrinkles.
Don'ts: Don't sleep on your side
If preventing wrinkles is a priority for you, Lupo Dermatology says to avoid sleeping on your side as much as possible. This position puts pressure right in the middle of the cleavage and over time causes the wrinkles to deepen.
What to do: Use antioxidants
Sunscreen protects the skin from UV damage, while antioxidants protect the skin from environmental factors such as pollution. A cream with vitamin C and antioxidants helps to keep the skin healthy.
What not to do: laser treatments
If you have rough skin in the décolletage area, the laser can be super effective at treating imperfections and boosting collagen. But, because the skin is so thin and fragile in the décolletage, healing becomes more difficult after the laser, so use the laser method as little as possible as a treatment.
Source: Instyle
