Few beauty routines really include caring for the neck and décolletage, even though this is one of the first areas to show the passing of time. The skin here is thinner, has fewer sebaceous glands than the face and is in constant movement, which explains why lines and sagging tend to appear here before they do on the face.
Why do the neck and décolletage age before the face?
The skin on the neck and décolletage has a much thinner fat layer than the face, so it retains moisture less effectively and suffers sooner from factors such as the sun, weight changes or simply the passing years. On top of this comes a very common habit: applying cream or serum only as far as the jawline and forgetting that the neck and décolletage need exactly the same care.
The signs that show most in this area:
Over time, this part of the body tends to show a few characteristic signs:
- Horizontal lines on the neck, more pronounced the more you look downwards (screens, phone).
- Loss of firmness and skin that feels less smooth to the touch.
- Sun spots on the décolletage, one of the areas that accumulates the most unprotected sun exposure.
- A feeling of dryness or roughness compared with the face.
Recognising these signs is the first step towards caring for this area as consistently as you do your face.
Extend your facial routine to your neck and décolletage
The simplest way to care for this area is not to treat it as something separate, but as a natural extension of the face. The Kefus facial serum, with actives such as hyaluronic acid or vitamin C, can be applied in exactly the same way to the face, neck and décolletage, as its light texture absorbs easily and does not require large amounts of product. Applying it with an upward massage, from the décolletage towards the jawline, also helps to stimulate the area while it absorbs.
Daily hydration, the foundation of a well-cared-for neck
As well as serum, this area appreciates slightly more generous daily hydration than the face, similar to what you would apply to the rest of the body. A body cream with natural ingredients such as aloe vera or rosehip oil helps to maintain elasticity and to soften the dryness usually felt on the neck and décolletage, especially after showering, when the skin is more receptive.
H2: More intensive treatments for the neck and décolletage
If the skin on the neck and décolletage needs more than the basic routine, the good news is that the same intensive facial treatments can be extended to this area. The Botox Like System serum, with tensing biomimetic peptides, is applied in exactly the same way to the face, neck and décolletage, and helps to firm the skin progressively. When the skin is particularly dry or sun-damaged, the Natural Filler Regenerative cream provides the extra nourishment this area needs in order to recover. At night, the Natural Filler Night Mask cream improves firmness while you rest, and the Natural Filler Retinol cream stimulates cell renewal. It is intended exclusively for night-time use, reinforcing sun protection the following day.
H2: In-salon treatments for the neck and décolletage
When sagging on the neck and décolletage needs a bigger boost, there are professional treatments designed for this area. The firming facial radiofrequency conductive cream is used in radiofrequency sessions extended to the neck and décolletage, stimulating collagen production and helping to combat sagging. Kefus Remodelling Vials offer a botox-like firming effect on this same area. Both treatments are for professional use only, always carried out by a specialist with the appropriate equipment.
H2: Small gestures that make a difference
Beyond the products, there are simple habits that help make caring for the neck and décolletage more effective:
- Apply sun protection to this area as often as you do to your face.
- Avoid looking at your phone with your head sharply tilted for long stretches.
- Always apply products with an upward massage, never downwards.
- Don't forget this area during your evening facial cleanse.
H2: Make your neck and décolletage part of your daily routine
Caring for the neck and décolletage doesn't call for products different from the ones you already use on your face, only the gesture of extending your routine a little further down. A facial serum that reaches the décolletage and good daily hydration are enough for this area to stop being the one that gives your age away and become simply another part of genuinely well-cared-for skin.
