With simple updos and oversized earrings quickly becoming the dynamic duo of 2018, ears are experiencing some long overdue exposure, but are yours ready for it? Without a layer of flowing locks to hide behind, it’s more important than ever to get your ears face-forward to reflect the same youthful radiance as the rest of your complexion. Whether your earlobes are unaccustomed to the weight of elaborate earrings or slightly deflated, these anti-aging ear trends will rejuvenate your lobes.

An investment in statement earrings comes with one main concern: will they pull on your ears and make an unsightly entrance? Whatever you have heard, with proper care, you can stay on trend without causing lasting damage to your ears’ elasticity. For those trying to prevent early signs of drooping that appear naturally over time, save the weighted earrings for special occasions. Limiting the use of heavy jewelry to shorter periods of time can significantly reduce the damage they can inflict. Just as sleeping with makeup on harms the complexion, wearing oversized earrings to bed is not a great idea.

Dr. Joel Schlessinger, the CEO of LovelySkin.com and board-certified dermatologist, routinely recommends skin care products for his patients’ ears. This includes anti-aging serums, creams and sunscreens. According to Dr. Schlessinger, “Skin care products shouldn’t stop at the face and forget the ears. They are one of our greatest assets and deserve protection and respect.” By doing this, you can prolong the life of precious collagen and elastin within the earlobe, which will prevent premature loss of elasticity. The most ideal anti-aging ingredients for keeping ears perky are those like algae extracts and hyaluronic acid that stimulate collagen and plump the skin.

Two of our favorite products for keeping your complexion (and your ears) healthy are the ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and TEOXANE RHA Serum Fundamental Revitalizing Concentrate.

• ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream: This rich and intensely hydrating cream features potent marine extracts, such as brown and green algae, which slow the breakdown of collagen and elastin. Its firming and anti-aging benefits make it an effective choice for smoothing the appearance of face wrinkles, and with consistent use, it also firms earlobes and prevents premature sagging which occurs overtime.

• TEOXANE RHA Serum Fundamental Revitalizing Concentrate: When it comes to plumping the complexion, few ingredients perform better than hyaluronic acid. This is especially true of TEOXANE’s Resilient Hyaluronic Acid–the richest concentration of hyaluronic acid on the market. This powerful form of hyaluronic acid hydrates and plumps skin to achieve a more youthful appearance while antioxidants and other nourishing ingredients protect against environmental stressors. This serum’s plumping and firming capabilities make it an anti-aging powerhouse perfect for keeping lobes lifted.

While anti-aging products may slow the aging process and prevent premature drooping, those who have worn heavy earrings for years and have already experienced significant earlobe sagging often use fillers, such as those used in the face, for the ears! Your dermatologist or plastic surgeon should be able to assist with this. Also, a tried and true standard is a post and backing behind the ear to firm up the area. This is helpful, but not always practical with all earrings.

Using dermal fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane, to volumize and firm earlobes has risen in popularity in recent years. Juvederm and Restylane are both hyaluronic acid fillers that are injected beneath the skin’s surface, providing a more healthy and youthful appearance. Dermal fillers not only improve drooping but also the ear’s ability to hold jewelry in place. Your ears and the earrings adorning them will reflect your revitalized lobes, so you can sport your updo with utmost confidence.

While trends come and go, radiant skin never goes out of style, and ears should be maintained no different than the rest of the complexion. Whether you prefer glamorous statement earrings or don’t have pierced lobes at all, your beauty doesn’t have to stop at your face. Extend your anti-aging regimen to your earrings as much as you want!

Do you have any tips or tricks for the perfect way to wear earrings? Let us know in the comments below.