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If youve started noticingdry skinon your neck, dont panicit’s actually very common.
This makes the area more prone to dryness as well.
Not sure where to start?
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One course of action?
Help reinforce it with athick creamor ointment.
This consistency will help seal in moisture and prevent further water loss.
Libby suggests applying the product of your choice twice a day, especially in the evening.
Using an ointment immediately after bathing or showering helps minimize dry skin and flare-ups, she adds.
Seek Out Ceramides and Glycerin
Keep an eye out for skincare ingredients that pack a healing punch.
Often you will find products with several of these additives on the ingredients list.
Marcus recommends the Nakery Beauty Intensive Repair Eczema Relief Soothing Treatment Cream for this very reason.
Her other favorite picks include the Skinfix Triple Lipid Peptide Cream and Serum 6 by Maei MD.
Use a Humidifier
Your environment can act as a stressor to your skin.
Adding moisture back to the air in our homes helps minimize this.
Libby says to steer clear of physical scrubs, as this may expedite symptoms of irritation.
Opt for gentler body washes that wont strip your skin.
Both derms warn that fragrance can be an irritant.
Applying perfume to the neck is a common [cause of] dryness and irritation, says Marcus.
Adopt a different program approach, like spritzing your clothes instead.
One ingredient that can help?
“This can help minimize the appearance of fine lines.”
Some of her go-to products include SkinMedica’s Neck Correct Cream and Reserveage’s Firming Neck Cream.
Retinoidsare also anti-aging heroes.
However, it is important to be very mindful of the intensity level of the formulas you reach for.
