Neck and neck

Linda Hall

NECK skin ages faster than almost anywhere else on the body, dermatology professor Dr Theodora Mauro said.

Poor posture, insufficient skincare, sun exposure and natural weakening and decline of the

Too much of a good thing

DRINK coffee for a headache.

When your head pounds, blood vessels swell, producing greater blood flow around the brain. This increased blood flow pressures surrounding nerves, which send pain messages to the brain, bringing on the headache.

Caffeine has vaso­constrictive properties so blood vessels narrow to restrict blood flow, alleviating the pain.

Be careful, however, because the body becomes dependent on caffeine and reducing or eliminating consumption triggers withdrawal symptoms.

neck muscles all combine to accelerate ageing.

“Sun is your neck’s enemy,” Dr Mauro added.

“Once exposed to the sun, ultraviolet A waves can reach the skin’s inner layer, damaging the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin.

“As we grow older, the skin on the neck becomes dull, dry and less smooth,” she explained.

“It is essential to moisturise morning and night, avoiding anything alcohol­based which will only dry your skin out even more.”