How to Treat Crepey Neck Skin After 45

Because if you’re only treating your face, you’re missing the full picture.

We’ve spent decades perfecting our skincare routines—testing, tweaking, treating every inch of our faces. But what about the skin just below your chin?

The neck is often the first place to betray your age, not because you’re doing something wrong, but because the skin there is thinner, more delicate, and structurally weaker. It doesn’t have the same fat or muscle support your face does, which means it’s more prone to sagging, creasing, and sun damage—and it usually gets ignored.

Here’s the truth: there’s no such thing as “neck-only” products. The best thing you can do for your neck is extend your high-performance facial routine down—and treat it with the same level of care and intention.

Here’s how to do it right.

Exfoliate: Clear the Dead Skin That’s Blocking Results

One of the most overlooked neck issues is dullness, and it’s usually due to buildup. As we age, our cell turnover slows significantly, which leads to a thicker layer of dead skin that settles into fine lines and prevents your serums from absorbing.

The fix? Exfoliation that stimulates, not strips.

Instead of scrubbing or dragging the skin, use our Multi Acid TCA Face Peel 4–5 times a week. It’s gentle enough for the neck but powerful enough to break down dead skin, fade sun damage, and kickstart collagen production.

Just remember: exfoliation is always step one. If you’re applying your treatments over buildup, you’re wasting product.

Treat: Target Wrinkles, Firmness, and Uneven Tone

Once you’ve exfoliated, it’s time to stack your treatments.

Start with our EGF Activating Serum to support skin repair and boost elasticity, then follow with the Advanced Retinol Serum a few nights a week. Retinol is one of the most proven ingredients for softening horizontal neck lines and improving skin texture—just make sure to layer slowly and moisturize afterward.

Bonus: Don’t forget the Microneedling Tool. Used 5x/week, it helps drive active ingredients deeper into the skin and stimulates collagen in areas that often sag first—like the sides of the neck and under the chin.

Hydrate + Seal: Support the Barrier and Lock It In

Once your treatment layer is on, don’t stop there.

Neck skin loses moisture faster than your face, so proper hydration is critical. Layer in the HA Hydrating Serum to draw in water, follow with the Microbiome Rescue Moisturizer to restore barrier function, and finish with a few drops of Shiunko Face Oil to lock it all in and protect from environmental stress.

Think of this like skincare scaffolding: exfoliate to open the pathway, treat to target concerns, hydrate to rebuild, and seal to protect.

Protect: Yes, You Need SPF—Every. Single. Day.

We can’t talk neck care without talking sunscreen. If you’re skipping SPF, you’re wasting your hard work.

The neck is exposed daily and often forgotten. What you think is redness or irritation may actually be long-term sun damage. Extend your facial SPF all the way down to your chest—every day, no exceptions.

Bottom Line: If You Care for Your Face, Don’t Neglect Your Neck

You don’t need a separate “neck cream.”
You don’t need 20 products.
You just need consistency—and the right tools.

Treat your neck like your face. Use exfoliation to clear the path. Target with treatments like retinol, peptides, and microneedling. Hydrate and protect like your glow depends on it—because it does.

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