We often focus our skincare on the face, but the neck? It’s usually an afterthought—until the lines show up. Here are five common causes of neck wrinkles you might be overlooking:

Neglecting the Area: Most people stop their skincare at the jawline. Without moisture, antioxidants, or sun protection, neck skin lacks the support it needs to stay firm and smooth.

Sun Exposure: The neck gets just as much sun as the face—but rarely the same SPF. UV damage breaks down collagen and speeds up visible ageing.

Tech Neck: Looking down at your phone or laptop all day can lead to early horizontal lines across the neck—yes, even in your 20s and 30s.

Thinner, Drier Skin: The neck has fewer oil glands than the face, so it’s more prone to dryness, dehydration, and creasing over time.

Natural Ageing: It’s completely normal—our skin changes as we age. Collagen and elastin, the proteins that keep skin firm and bouncy, naturally start to break down. The neck, being thinner and more delicate, tends to show it sooner. You might notice lines looking deeper, skin feeling looser, or a little less “snap” when you touch it.

But ageing doesn’t mean giving up. It just means giving the skin what it needs to stay supported.

Think of it as a small daily act of care for the part of you that’s often forgotten but always seen.