The 7 Best Firming Neck Creams to Fight Sore Necks, According to Derms

Look for moisturizing ingredients. The delicate skin of the neck loses moisture faster than the rest of the skin, which can contribute to signs of aging such as horizontal wrinkles, uneven texture and sagging. Garshick says to keep an eye out for “hyaluronic acid or glycerin, which are humectants that absorb moisture and can help make skin look plumper and more hydrated.”

Peptides are essential. “Peptides are chains of amino acids and are considered the building blocks of proteins. When peptides are applied to the skin, they signal the body to increase collagen production,” Garshick tells us. “This in turn helps with sagging skin, improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and can improve skin texture, elasticity and firmness, overall restoring a youthful appearance to the skin.”

Let’s look at others college boosters such as retinol. “Retinol, a derivative of vitamin A, helps boost collagen production, improving the tone and texture of neck skin,” says Garshick.

Protect against further damage with antioxidants. Garshick likes to look for formulas with antioxidants like vitamin C that can be applied to the neck and help protect against free radical damage. Graff also adds that niacinamide is an excellent antioxidant that not only protects, but also evens out skin tone and maintains firmness.

Choose a formula with SPF. Everyone knows that the first rule of skin care is to protect yourself with SPF, so why not extend that to your neck? For best results, both dermatologists advise applying SPF to your neck every day, whether your neck cream contains it or not.