3 Simple Ways to Get Rid of “Turkey Neck”

Find out more about lax, wrinkled neck skin, aka ‘Turkey Neck’. Plus, 3 simple steps to reduce the look of it

What is Turkey Neck?

Saggy, crepey, wrinkled neck skin that becomes more apparent with age is sometimes called Turkey Neck. It usually occurs as part of the natural ageing process when the skin's collagen and elastin levels drop. Collagen and Elastin are the proteins that let healthy skin feel soft when touched, stretch when pulled, bounce back when let go, and remain taut when at rest. Other variables too—like genetics, UV exposure, and individual lifestyle choices (like smoking, excessive alcohol intake etc.)—can spur this decline.

Ageing is a biological process common to everyone. Yet, there is something to be said of the influence each of these variables has. For instance, some people may encounter signs of ageing earlier in their lives. Others might develop wrinkled, saggy neck skin much later.

People who struggle with Turkey Neck—as it’s often called on social media—often feel self-conscious about it. If you’re one of them, know that you are not alone. Wrinkles, loss of elasticity, plus other signs of ageing are completely natural and normal.

And the good news is that there are several ways to get rid of it which we’ve explored in more detail, further.

Also, something made you click this article, yes? No doubt it was your instinct to not fret and actually do something about it. Which means you’re already well on your way to minimising the appearance of Turkey Neck.

So, keep reading!

What Causes It

The first step to changing something is to always begin by trying to understand it. Above, we had briefly touched on the loss of collagen and elastin so that we know Turkey Neck doesn’t just appear on its own. It is, of course, one of the many signs that accompany natural ageing.

We also know that skin ageing varies from one person to the next. Variables like genetics, exposure to UV rays, fluctuations in weight, changes in diet, and poor posture etc. all come into play. Curiously enough, our facial expressions may also predict the way many wrinkles form. Even natural forces like gravity can cause the skin to droop, stretch, and become saggy overtime. But the key question to ask here, is this—what makes the skin on the neck so prone to ageing?

Well, besides the skin being naturally thinner in the neck, research shows that the answer has a lot more to do with its musculature. The neck is made up of two strips of muscle that run down vertically on both sides. Doctors call it the “Platysma Muscle”. This muscle is thinner and the most superficial—as in, closest to the skin’s surface—of all the muscles in the face and neck. This is why signs of ageing like wrinkles, sagginess and crepeyness crop up here first, than in other places.

3 Ways to Get Rid of the Look of Turkey Neck

1. Try a Few Simple Exercises to Improve Neck Muscle Tone

To reduce the likelihood of saggy, crepey, wrinkled neck skin you may consider some gentle exercises.

Yet, when it comes to neck exercises, moderation is key. Overdoing it may lead to unintended consequences.

Recent research suggests that sustained muscle activity over time—on top of the natural ageing process—can cause the neck muscles to sag and lose their tone.

This new theory makes sense as well. Watch what happens in the neck the next time you train with weights. Pay close attention and you'll notice that the muscular folds in the neck will tense up as you lift.

While this doesn’t mean you should avoid exercising your neck altogether, it is a reminder to be mindful. Gentle stretches and targeted exercises can help tone the neck muscles effectively.

Forehead Push

• Place the palm of your hand on your forehead
  
• Without moving your head forward, push your head against it
  
• Hold for 10 seconds
  
• Then, hold both hands behind your head, push backwards with your neck, and hold for 10 seconds
  

Kiss

• Sit up straight, ideally in a straight-back chair
  
• Lift your head back, chin pointing up toward the ceiling
  
• Pout your lips as if you were giving a kiss
  
• Repeat 20 times
  

Chew

• Sit up straight, ideally in a straight-back chair
  
• Lift your head back, chin pointing up toward the ceiling
  
• Make a chewing motion with your mouth, lips closed
  
• Repeat 20 times
  

2. Incorporate Bakuchiol into Your Skincare for the Look of Taut, Smooth Neck Skin

Want to smooth the look of wrinkles and give lax, wrinkled neck skin a firm look?

Look no further than Bakuchiol, a potent bio-active, derived from the seeds and leaves of the Bakuchi or “babchi” plant.

Chances are, you may have heard of Bakuchiol, and you may have even seen it being described as the natural, less-irritating, and vegan alternative to retinol.

If so, then let us state it outright—yes, the hype is 100% justified!

What Makes Bakuchiol So Special?

• Reduces Wrinkles & Fine Lines
  According to a recent study in The International Journal of Cosmetic Science, Bakuchiol showed “significant improvement” in both wrinkles and fine lines after 12 weeks of consistent use.
  
• Boosts Elasticity and Firmness
  Researchers further noted that the use of Bakuchiol led to increased skin elasticity as well as an improved look of firmness within the same time span.
  
• Gentle on Skin
  In another study, published in a reputed medical journal, Bakuchiol use led to greater “smoothness, clarity, and radiance” for participants with sensitive skin and intolerances to clinical actives like retinoids
  

3. Use Essentials that Blend Modern Clinical Actives with Natural,
Ayurvedic Ingredients

So, given all that you’ve learned you may now be tempted to buy products with bakuchiol in them.

But you should know that many modern brands haven’t had a long-enough timeline with it to possess any serious expertise. In fact, it was in the late 1970s that bakuchiol first made an appearance in mainstream skincare. Only to be overshadowed by retinol.

Instead, you should look towards Ayurveda—a holistic system of wellness with its origins in India. For it was this ancient science that first began studying the effects of the Bakuchi plant as early as 5,000 years ago!

Though, of course, it isn’t simply a matter of sticking with what’s natural and disregarding altogether the many advancements made in modern skin-science.

Take Ceramides, for instance.

These are the key components of the protective barrier—fatty acids, essentially—on the outermost layer of the skin, keeping it looking soft, smooth, and youthful. But as in the case of collagen and elastin their reserves dwindle over time.

But what do ceramides have to do with bakuchiol, you ask?

Well, any good skincare routine must include barrier protection of some kind.

And that’s where we come in!

We’ve taken what was already an underrated skincare marvel to begin with—Bakuchiol—and made it even better. By supplementing it with not 1 but 3 types of clinically-proven, plant-based (PHYTO) ceramides.

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