Written by OSEA Staff | Published December 10, 2024
The décolleté — or the neck, collarbone and chest — is a delicate area that, when properly hydrated and moisturized, looks stunningly smooth and supple. However, this area can be easily looked over, especially if your skincare routine only focuses on the face.
Those who enjoy wearing dresses, blouses or tops with low necklines benefit from creating a special skincare routine that makes the skin on the décolletage glow. Read on to learn more about this delicate, yet important skin area and how to properly care for it.
Why Does the Décolleté Area Need Extra Attention?
The décolleté area is often among the first to show signs of aging, including dry skin and fine lines. This happens for two reasons:
- Overexposure: First, the skin in this area gets more exposure to UV rays, pollution, and fluctuations than you might think. Wearing sleeveless or low-cut tops, for example, can leave this skin vulnerable to environmental factors like the sun’s UV rays.
- Delicate Skin: Second, this exposure is an issue because décolletage skin is significantly thinner and more delicate than other parts of the body; it’s more like the skin on your eyelids than anywhere else on your face. The fact that this area has fewer oil and fat glands than the rest of your body contributes to its fragility and sensitivity to environmental factors and its tendency to show signs of sun damage and aging before they appear anywhere else.
So, how can you keep this area protected and healthy?
A Simple Routine for a Beautiful Décolleté
Taking care of the skin on your neck and chest doesn’t have to be complicated and doesn’t require investing in an entirely separate skincare routine. In fact, you could simply extend your regular facial skincare routine down to your chest.
But if you want to give the décolletage some extra TLC, you can implement these steps into your daily routine.
Cleanse Gently
Because the skin on your chest is so delicate, it’s best to avoid harsh cleansers and scrubs in this area. A light touch with gentle products is all you need.
Our Undaria Algae™ Body Wash is formulated with nutrient-rich Undaria seaweed that is packed with amino acids, vitamins and antioxidants to mineralize the skin. This body wash uses a pH-balanced formula to wash the skin without stripping it of its natural oils.
Exfoliate
Exfoliation helps remove dead cells, leaving your skin feeling smoother. Avoid harsh scrubs or chemical exfoliants, and instead, use a gentle exfoliator.
For gentle exfoliation, use our Plant-Based Body Brush on dry skin to sweep away dead skin cells and prepare your skin for hydration. To dry-brush your décolleté, use small upwards strokes or circular motions around the clavicle, neck and shoulders.
For exfoliation in the shower, massage our Salts of the Earth Body Scrub onto your skin to buff away roughness and deliver a nourishing boost of shea butter and Gigartina seaweed for smooth and glowing skin.
Apply a Body Serum
Serums deliver a boost of targeted ingredients to your skin to increase hydration, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and nourish your skin. Choose a serum that focuses on hydration, like our Hyaluronic Body Serum, which instantly boosts the skin’s hydration by 161%1 and improves the skin’s natural moisture barrier to reveal visibly healthy and smooth skin. Use our serum alone or pair it with your favorite body moisturizer to help seal in even more hydration.
Moisturize
Because this area has fewer sebaceous glands, it’s more vulnerable to dehydration. The last step of your décolletage care routine should be to slather on a rich moisturizer to give your skin the vital hydration it needs to stay soft and supple and show fewer lines.
Our Undaria Algae™ Body Lotion is a lightweight lotion made using rich seaweed extracts that help smooth, hydrate and firm your chest area. Or try our Anti-Aging Body Balm, which helps improve the appearance of skin elasticity and makes the skin feel firmer.
Seal it all in with our Undaria Algae Body Oil, found in our Body Hydration Heroes set. Apply a generous amount of body oil and instantly breathe in the soothing citrus scent that creates a beautiful aromatic experience while ensuring your décolleté glows.
Sources
1. Based on a third-party clinical study after 1 use.
