I know I’m not the only one with “necklace lines.” Unfortunately, the skin on the neck is often thinner than other parts of the body, and lines and sagging are often inevitable signs of aging. Genetics also play a role, so take your parents’ top concerns into account as well. “Don’t neglect your neck” is stamped into my brain after 15-plus years as a beauty editor, but that’s not the case for everyone, and neck cream is often overlooked in skin-care routines. A formula that’s designed for the neck, like Crépe Erase by The Body Firm’s Neck Repair Treatment, can address multiple concerns that are unique to the area. Here’s what I love about it.
The Benefits of This Firming Neck Cream
The most typical signs of aging on the neck include deep creases, sagging skin and wrinkles, such as those stubborn horizontal “necklace lines.” The star ingredient is encapsulated retinol, which means the retinol is formulated in a stable delivery system and is gradually released into the skin. Encapsulation ensures the stability of the retinol, which is known to be temperamental, and minimizes the risk of irritation that’s associated with the gold-standard ingredient. Retinol not only helps increase collagen production, but also helps smooth out lines and wrinkles.
But, Crépe Erase didn’t stop there. It combined the retinol with a patented peptide that’s clinically shown to target sagging skin on the jowls and neck area, as well as the brand’s proprietary TruFirm technology, which boosts the skin’s natural production of elastin. Together, and over time, this potent mix of ingredients visibly smooths and firms aging skin.
The texture of the cream is rich, but not greasy, and absorbs pretty quickly. There’s nothing I can’t stand more than when my hair sticks to my neck after applying neck cream, and that doesn’t happen with this product. I also trust the science behind this cream, which is the result of years of good R&D (the brand is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, which is an exciting milestone).
How to Use It
Apply a thin layer on clean skin. The brand recommends gently massaging your neck area in an upward motion from your collarbone to your jawline until the cream is fully absorbed. Use it twice a day to achieve optimal results, which was the usage in clinical testing.