Day creams, night creams, masks and hyaluronic acid treatments: We constantly try to ensure that our facial skin is well cared for every day.

We often neglect our neck and décolletage. As a result, many expression lines develop in this area over time. Here are 5 tips to prevent or reduce décolletage wrinkles.

Causes of wrinkles on the décolletage and breasts

As with wrinkles around the eyes, mouth and forehead, aging is the main cause of the appearance of fine lines and sagging skin on the neck, chest and décolleté (upper torso).

With each birthday, the collagen in our skin, which gives it structure, breaks down a little more. As a result, the skin becomes thinner, less elastic, and drier, losing firmness, appearing saggy, and developing wrinkles. However, there are other factors that can also contribute to wrinkles on the décolletage and breasts.

1. Sun damage

Exposure to ultraviolet sunlight (just think how shirts, dresses, and swimwear leave these areas of skin uncovered) accelerates the natural aging process, breaks down collagen and elastin (the connective tissue that provides youthfulness and firmness), and leads to a loss of skin firmness and elasticity. As a result, the skin sags and wrinkles form.

2. A neglected area of ​​the body

If you wash and moisturize your face morning and evening, you might always forget your neck, décolletage, and chest. If you neglect cleansing, caring for, and moisturizing these areas—as well as your cheeks, forehead, chin, nose, etc.—the negative effects will accumulate over time.

3. Sleep on your side

You may have heard that sleeping on your side (which presses your face and neck against the pillow) can contribute to facial wrinkles. That's true, but it can also cause wrinkles in other areas: sleeping on your side or in the fetal position compresses the skin of the chest, which can lead to wrinkles between and just above the breasts.

4. Restrictive clothing

Sports bras, swimsuits, tank tops, and tight blouses can constrict the breasts and surrounding skin. Even if you feel well-supported while exercising or at the beach, keep in mind that wearing overly tight clothing for extended periods can contribute to wrinkles.

5. Smoking causes wrinkles in the décolletage and other areas.

Smoking not only causes fine lines and wrinkles on the face, but also on the neck and décolletage. Nicotine constricts the blood vessels in the outer layers of skin, impairing circulation and preventing the skin from receiving sufficient oxygen and nutrients.

How to prevent wrinkles on the décolletage or chest

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