Hello my fellow sun lovers!
Let’s talk sun protection for the neck. Yes, neck. The unsung heroes holding up our heads, necklaces, and hopes—yet somehow completely forgotten when it comes to skincare. You slather SPF 50 on your face like a skincare saint… but the neck? Left out in the sun. Literally.
Now, I know you’re in your forties (or flirting with them), and suddenly the neck is starting to whisper little things like, “Hey, remember all those sunny days you spent ignoring me?” Charming.
As an aesthetic nurse here in the UK (and proud owner of a once-neglected neck), let me lovingly guide you through why this area deserves a standing ovation—and a generous pump of sunscreen.
🧣 The Neck: Where the Truth Shows Up First
Here’s the thing: neck skin is thinner, more delicate, and tragically prone to betrayal. It sags faster, shows lines sooner, and, if ignored, ends up looking like it belongs to a completely different decade than your beautifully preserved face. Not the vibe we’re going for.
☀️ Sun: Glorious in the Sky, Not on Your Skin
We all love a bit of sunshine—especially in the UK, where seeing it is practically a national event—but those UV rays? They’re silently chewing through your collagen, mutating your skin cells, and sending free radicals to party on your neck. Not pretty.
🧴 SPF: Not Just for Holidays or Faces
Repeat after me: “My neck deserves SPF too.” Every single day. Rain, shine, hailstorm—doesn’t matter. Look for a broad-spectrum sunscreen (at least SPF 30) and extend it all the way down to your décolletage. Bonus points if you reapply when out and about. (Yes, I know. But future-you will thank you.)
👒 Hats & Scarves: Protection That’s Also Fashion
Sunscreen is amazing, but even superheroes need a sidekick. Wide-brimmed hats? Chic. Floaty scarves or neckerchiefs? Très stylish. They not only protect but elevate your outfit, giving off that “I know what I’m doing” energy—which, to be fair, you do now.
🌳 Shade: Nature’s Sunscreen
Between 11am and 3pm, the sun is basically at its most dramatic. If you can, seek some lovely shade. Trees, umbrellas, oversized handbags—whatever works. Your neck doesn’t need to take a beating just because the sun is feeling bold.
🥗 Feed Your Skin From Within
The best skincare routines always include good food, water, sleep, and a bit of zen. Antioxidants (hello, berries), healthy fats, and plenty of hydration all help keep your skin supple and strong—neck included.
So, What’s Next?
You’re smart, savvy, and now officially neck-aware. That means you’re also the perfect candidate for a proper skin consultation.
Want to understand how to rejuvenate the delicate neck area? Curious about options like skin boosters, microneedling, or tailored anti-ageing treatments that actually work?
Book a consultation with me at the clinic and let’s chat about your neck (and anything else that’s starting to feel a bit “meh”).
👉 [Click here to book your consultation]
Because lovely, ageing may be inevitable—but how you age? That’s completely up to you.
Here’s to smoother, firmer, better-protected necks—and the fabulous people attached to them.
With SPF-covered love,
Tawa
Aesthetic Nurse | Skin Ageing Whisperer | SPF Evangelist