{"275f9f89-7d68-41ef-9e4d-b2f9f830d528":"Neck Lines: What They Are and Why They Appear","09b096a5-3744-49b5-aca3-68c5a759cee3":"<p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">Neck lines are the horizontal creases and wrinkles that form across the front and sides of the neck. You may know them as <i>necklace lines</i>, because they sit in the same place a necklace would. Some people also notice vertical bands caused by the platysma muscle tightening beneath the skin.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">The neck is one of the thinnest and most exposed areas of the body. It has fewer oil glands than the face, less fat cushioning underneath, and it is moving constantly throughout the day. Because of this, the neck often shows ageing earlier than expected.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">It is very common to focus skincare and treatments only on the face, but for natural results the neck should never be an afterthought. When the neck is included in a gentle, layered plan alongside the face, supported by consistent homecare, the whole area ages in harmony and results stay subtle and natural.</span></p><p> </p><h4><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>Ideal Candidates Include Those With:</strong></span></h4><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">✓ <span>\t</span>Horizontal neck lines or creases that remain visible at rest</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">✓ <span>\t</span>Loose, crepey skin on the neck that has lost its firmness</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">✓ <span>\t</span>Visible vertical bands when the neck is tensed</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">✓ <span>\t</span>A mismatch between a well-maintained face and an ageing neck</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">✓ <span>\t</span>Feeling self-conscious in photos or open necklines</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">✓ <span>\t</span>Early signs of <i>tech neck</i> from frequent phone or screen use</span></p>","00524f8a-98d9-4f47-b5d0-b4c407115118":[81],"fb812f21-7614-47e0-b55a-8ed5607b5f4b":false,"556a3ac6-956d-48f1-b64a-184871e63dde":"What Causes Neck Lines?","c38db626-85ba-4201-9240-e8c2b19beb5e":"<p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">Neck lines usually develop from a combination of natural ageing and everyday habits. As we get older, collagen and elastin production slows. These are the proteins that keep skin firm and springy, so when levels fall, the delicate skin on the neck begins to crease, fold and lose its elasticity.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">Because the neck is thinner and more exposed than the face, it often shows these changes earlier, especially if it has been unintentionally neglected in skincare routines.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>The most common causes of neck lines include:</strong></span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>•   </strong><span><strong>\t</strong></span><strong>Natural ageing and collagen loss</strong>, which thins the skin and reduces elasticity over time</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">•   <span>\t</span><strong>Sun damage</strong> from years of UV exposure, particularly on neck skin that is not protected with daily SPF</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">•   <span>\t</span><strong>Repetitive movement</strong>, including looking down at phones, tablets and laptops (<i>tech neck</i>)</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">•   <span>\t</span><strong>Genetics</strong>, which influence how early and how deeply lines form</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">•   <span>\t</span><strong>Sleeping positions</strong>, especially side sleeping, which creases the neck skin night after night</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">•   <span>\t</span><strong>Weight changes</strong>, where the skin stretches and does not fully tighten again</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">•   <span>\t</span><strong>Smoking,</strong> which accelerates collagen loss, and dehydration, which makes lines more noticeable</span></p>","7509c6f1-b682-433b-9708-0d83e83f3a1f":[2583]}