7 Natural Masks To Get Rid Of Neck Wrinkles

By Kumutha

Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 16:38

When elastin and collagen give up on the battle for your skin, fine lines slowly start creeping across your skin, deepening their trail, thin veins joining hands, multiplying.

The irony is, people take all the measures to wrinkle-protect their facial skin, but leave out on the most susceptible part - neck.

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The skin on your neck tends to be thinner than your face, making it an easy target for UV rays, genetic predisposition, stress and other factors.

Now, irrespective of what is being said or tauted on the glossy magazine covers, there are NO ways to permanently eradicate fine lines from your neck. However, there are certainly things you can do to lighten it and prevent wrinkles from further forming.

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And rather than chocking your system and skin with toxic chemicals, we like to take the natural approach. For instance, did you know malic acid present in aloe vera can boost your skin's elasticity?

Or, rich antioxidants present in ginger can work like a charm on fine lines. This and more, here are seven natural ways to treat fine lines on the neck. Take a look.

Olive Oil

Packed with antioxidants and vitamins E and A, olive oil acts as a protective barrier against skin-damaging free radicals.

Method Of Use
Mix One tablespoon of olive oil with half a spoon of organic honey and a few drops of glycerin. Massage the concoction on the neck in the upward direction to firm up saggy skin.

Bananas

Believe it or not, bananas contain ample amount of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that promote skin regeneration and boost collagen production.

Method Of Use
Mash a ripe banana into a smooth paste and apply it to the affected area. Leave it on for 30 minutes before washing it clean. Repeat this procedure twice a week for a visible difference.

Almonds

Whether you consume it or apply it topically, almonds can work like magic on wrinkled skin. Packed with fibre, iron, calcium, folic acid and oleic acid, almonds can work like magic on ageing skin.

Method Of Use
Soak almonds overnight in raw milk. Grind it into a fine paste. Apply a thin coat on the neck area. Leave it on till dry, and then rinse it clean.

Honey

Other than moisturising your skin by penetrating deep skin layers, vitamin B and potassium present in honey works to improve skin elasticity.

Method Of Use
Massage a thin coat of organic honey on the neck. Wait till you feel your skin tighten, before rinsing it off with cold water. Follow it up with an intense moisturiser.

Fenugreek

From seeds, bark, to leaves, every single aspect of fenugreek can come in handy in treating fine lines.

Method Of Use
Frequently wash your face and neck with a solution made of boiled water and fenugreek seeds. Feel your skin visibly tighten, lighten and smoothen within a week.

Egg

The oldest trick in the book that works every time. Eggs are rich in proteins that can restore elasticity and collagen production in your skin.

Method Of Use
Take egg white and apply a thin coat on your face and neck. When you start feeling your neck stretch and the mask leaves a whitish film, wash it clean with cold water. Follow this procedure twice a week to tighten your neck skin.