We’re all used to diligently applying moisturizers, face serums and sunscreens on our faces every day, but there’s one significant area many of us neglect: the neck. The delicate skin on your neck and decolletage area is one of the first and most noticeable places to reveal signs of aging, including wrinkling, sagging, sun damage and the dreaded “tech neck.”

The NuFACE Trinity+ Pro Smart Advanced Facial Toning Device has long been known for its five-minute facial lifts, but did you know you can also use it as a neck-tightening device with a two-minute treatment? Let’s dive into everything you need to know about caring for the skin on your neck with NuFACE devices, including:

• How the skin on your neck differs from your face

• How to help firm and tone skin around the neck with NuFACE

• How to use NuFACE as a neck-tightening device

Is my neck skin really that much different from my face?

Yes, it actually is! Neck skin is thinner and has less fatty tissue and collagen than the skin on your face. It also has fewer sebaceous glands, which can contribute to dryness and wrinkling over time. “Your neck skin also loses elasticity as you age, and gravity will cause it to sag over time,” says Dr. Joel Schlessinger, board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon and cosmetic surgeon as well as LovelySkin CEO.

How to firm and tone skin on your neck with NuFACE

Your neck is supported by muscles, and like other muscles in your face and body, they can weaken with age and lack of use, causing the skin to sag. Microcurrent—the technology utilized in all NuFACE skin care devices—is a low-level, soothing current that mimics the body’s natural current, sending gentle waves through the skin and tissues to stimulate muscles.

“Using NuFACE on your neck and face has immediate and long-term effects, just like exercise for your face,” Dr. Schlessinger says. “Right after use, you’ll notice that skin looks more lifted and toned, and this lasts a day or so until your next use. Because the microcurrent also stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, it will help your skin look firmer over time and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.”

NuFACE Before and After neck treatment: Before (left) and after (right)

How to use NuFACE as a neck-tightening device

To use NuFACE as a neck-tightening device, follow these three simple steps five days a week for the first sixty days, and then, continue with two or three treatments a week to maintain your results. Each NuFACE neck treatment should take about two minutes.

Step 1: Cleanse

Oil on your skin will prevent your device from effectively delivering the microcurrent, so you’ll want to make sure your neck is clean first. Wash your neck with an oil-free cleanser, such as LovelySkin Clarifying Gel Cleanser, or wipe thoroughly with NuFACE Prep-N-Glow Facial Towelettes before beginning your treatment.

Step 2: Prep

Every NuFACE microcurrent treatment starts with an application of NuFACE Hydrating Aqua Gel Activator, which is included as part of your NuFACE Trinity+ Pro Starter Kit. This gel ensures optimal skin conductivity while also providing additional moisturization benefits of its own. You’ll want to make sure the gel stays moist in order to conduct the microcurrent, so apply the gel to half of your neck at a time in a thick, mask-like layer. Pro tip: If you want to level up your neck-tightening treatment with additional benefits, you can add the NuFACE Protect + Tighten Super Antioxidant Booster Serum to your routine. Apply a few drops of this antioxidant serum before the aqua gel activator to help promote brighter, tighter skin with green tea, goji berry and cranberry extracts.

Step 3: Glide

● Place the NuFACE spheres in position 1, slightly off-center, avoiding the midline of the neck.

● Glide the device toward the back of the neck until you hear the beep.

● Repeat glides in positions 2 and 3.

● Return to position 1, and repeat this sequence two more times.

● Repeat these glides on the opposite side of your neck to complete your NuFACE neck-tightening treatment.

● Massage any remaining NuFACE Hydrating Aqua Gel into skin for added hydrating benefits.

● If you feel the gel start to dry at any point during your treatment, you can reactivate it using the NuFACE Supercharged IonPlex Facial Mist.

If you’re interested in more skin care solutions for your neck, you can learn more about some of our favorite neck creams on the LovelySkin Blog.