How to get rid of dark neck

Unfortunately, many women suffer from the problem of darkening of the neck, which creates a feeling of discomfort and the desire to always cover this area of the body. Darkening of the neck is when the skin in this area is darker than others. This comes as a result of several reasons, some of which fall into the category of wrong use of cosmetic products. At the same time, this problem can be easily prevented and solved in more than one way if confronted, but then it is necessary to consult a specialist. Read on and get all the information below.

Causes of darkening of the neck

As we mentioned above, the causes of darkening of the neck are divided between aesthetic errors and more healthy ones, get to know them below.

Causes of aesthetic darkening of the neck

Not applying a moisturizing cream to the neck, which doubles the percentage of dead skin and increases skin dryness

Excessive exposure to the sun without applying a protective cream

Using an inappropriate cleanser that does not thoroughly remove dirt from cells

Spraying perfume directly on the neck, which causes the chemicals in it to react with the skin to make it darker

Excessive application of foundation to this area

Adopting metal accessories frequently, and thus the materials in them interact with the sweat secreted by the skin in this area, which leads to blackening

Causes of healthy dark neck

Follow a diet rich in starchy ingredients and sugars

The high rate of skin pigmentation as a result of a change in hormones, especially during pregnancy

Obesity and high insulin levels

The interaction of some drugs and drugs with the skin

Having some internal infections

Genetic factors

Thyroid gland disorder

Reminder: In all cases, and when you feel that the color of the neck appears darker than other areas of the body and face, it is necessary to consult a specialized doctor to diagnose the causes and obtain the appropriate treatment.

Ways to prevent darkening of the neck

To avoid this problem, some preventive steps must be taken, including:

Applying a moisturizing cream to the neck

Use sunscreen before leaving the house

Resorting to a lotion made of strong antiseptics to get rid of the dirt collected in the cells

Make sure to apply makeup products made of natural and non-chemical materials

Do not spread perfume directly on the neck, but rather spray it on the wrists, behind the ears or behind the knee and other areas of the body that help maintain a strong and fragrant scent (click here for more)

Avoid wearing metal accessories and resort to those made of gold or diamonds

Drink at least two liters of water

Aesthetic treatments for the problem of darkening of the neck

Aesthetic treatments to get rid of darkening of the skin on the neck are based on 3 methods:

Peeling: You can resort to beauty salons or a dermatologist and do peeling sessions to help you get rid of the dark layer and restore the natural skin color.

Lightening creams: Among the treatments, you can also choose lightening creams that contain salicylic acid, Retin-A or alpha-hydroxy acids.

Through blue and red light therapy sessions, the skin tone is lightened little by little.