The care of this skin area has been overlooked by the entire internet

The back of the neck is a sunscreen blind spot, especially for those who tie their hair up. The skin behind the neck is exposed to ultraviolet rays for a long time. When you apply sunscreen on your face, you stop below the chin, and maybe a little on the front of the neck, but the back of the neck is completely exposed. In summer, when you tie your hair up in a ponytail or a bun, the back of the neck is completely exposed. With direct ultraviolet rays and sweat soaking, the stratum corneum becomes thick and rough, and melanin deposits desperately. The darkness and roughness of the back of the neck are not dirt, but light damage and keratin accumulation. If you also wear a necklace or wear clothes with friction on the back collar, the dullness will be more obvious.

The countermeasure is to apply sunscreen to the back of the neck. If it's not possible to reach, rely on hard sun protection, such as wearing a hat or covering your hair. When taking a bath, use a mild exfoliating cream or a body lotion containing alpha hydroxy acids to take care of the back of the neck. Exfoliate once or twice a month, and apply the body lotion to the back of the neck every day. The discoloration that has already appeared can be gradually corrected by using a whitening body lotion for a few months, but the premise is to stop being lazy with sun protection.

The back of the neck is a sunscreen blind spot, especially for those with updo hairstyles. If sunscreen cannot reach there, use a hat and loose hair to cover it. Don't forget to apply body lotion and whitening products to the back of the neck as well, otherwise the color difference between the front and back will never be fixed.

The chest area, particularly the V-shaped zone between the neck and collarbone, is often dark, rough, and prone to acne. This area, which many people expose when wearing V-neck clothing, appears dry, dull, and red under the sun. Despite being just as thin as the skin on the face, it receives far less care. Facial skincare products are applied only up to the chin, and sunscreen is applied only to the collarbone. The V-zone remains exposed all year round. Direct UV exposure leads to dullness, while sweat, oil, and hair conditioner residue clog the pores, causing acne. The lack of moisture and oil leads to premature appearance of fine lines. Especially when wearing low-cut clothing, the condition of the V-zone directly reveals one's age.

When applying face cream, extend it to the area below the collarbone. When applying sunscreen, spread it from the face all the way to the chest. In the evening, use amino acid shower gel to gently cleanse the V-zone, and make sure to rinse off the conditioner thoroughly so that none remains on the chest. If small bumps appear in the V-zone, wipe them away with a salicylic acid cotton pad to help unclog. Make sure to include the V-zone in your daily skincare routine, and dullness and roughness will gradually improve.

Area V is an extension of the facial skin and should not be treated differently. Apply face cream to protect against sun damage all the way down to the collarbone. Ensure thorough cleansing to leave no conditioner residue, so you won't feel uneasy wearing low-cut clothing.

When exfoliating the back of the neck and the V-zone, avoid using a bath sponge. Gentle chemical exfoliation is more reliable. Although the stratum corneum in these two areas is relatively thick, the skin itself is not. Scrubbing vigorously with a bath sponge will only make the skin rougher and may even cause abrasions. The correct approach is to apply a body lotion containing alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) or polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) to the back of the neck and the V-zone once a week to gently remove old and dead skin cells. If you prefer physical exfoliation, choose a fine-grained scrubbing cream and gently massage in circular motions. Using it once or twice a month is sufficient. After exfoliating, apply a repairing body lotion or face cream to lock in moisture while the skin is still slightly moist. Do not exfoliate when you have sunburn or inflammation; wait until it has healed.

Exfoliating the back of the neck and V-zone should be gentle, and using acid-based body lotion or fine-grained scrub cream once or twice a month is sufficient. Scrubbing cloths are counterproductive for these areas.

Those who tie their hair should consider bringing a hat, as hard sun protection is a must for the nape of the neck

If you can't do without ponytails and buns in summer, the most practical way to protect your nape of neck is through hard sunscreen. A wide-brimmed hat can cover both your nape of neck and the V-zone, which is more convenient and longer-lasting than applying sunscreen. Wearing a hat on the way to work and taking it off indoors is elegant and effortless. If you find hats inconvenient, choose a sunscreen stick to specifically apply to your nape of neck and V-zone, which is also convenient for reapplication. Sunscreen sticks are not easy to stain your hands, making them suitable for carrying around for reapplication.

I hope every one of my dear friends will start applying sunscreen from tomorrow morning, extending the protection from the face to the front and back of the neck and the V-zone of the collarbone. Don't forget to apply face cream and body lotion to these areas as well. In summer, showing skin is not just about having a fair complexion, but also about achieving even and delicate skin on the back of the neck and the V-zone. Taking good care of these two areas will elevate the overall elegance of your skin exposure.

The back of the neck and the V-zone are two invisible examination rooms for skin exposure in summer. Without sunscreen and skin care, the more exposed skin, the more timid you feel. Apply face cream sunscreen to the back of the neck and below the collarbone, exfoliate gently, and use hard sunscreen. Nourish every inch of exposed skin to make it even and delicate, so you can wear anything confidently in summer.