Wrinkles on the smartphone - how to deal with them?

Do you know how much time you spend in front of the screen of your computer, smartphone and tablet? According to the latest statistics, that's nine hours a day. A lot of. In addition, tilting over the screen affects the back, spine and finally the neck. The latter is associated with a new phenomenon called tech-neck, i.e. from English: technological neck. What does this mean and how to deal with it?

Text: /Harper's Bazaar

We belong to the down generation, that's a fact. The result of constant staring at the screens of smartphones is the emergence of a new threat to beauty - a technological neck. We are talking about transverse wrinkles on the neck and second chin - signs of skin aging that appear earlier and earlier. Not surprisingly, neck flexion causes adverse changes in the cervical spine, muscles, and finally the skin over time. When we bend down at a 45-degree angle and simultaneously pull in the chin, the skin wrinkles and the latissimus dorsi simply weakens. When exposed to constant compression, the skin becomes flabby as well with it. The transverse wrinkles become permanent and the neck begins to resemble a folded piece of paper.

Unfortunately, that's not all, as the chin also loses elasticity, constantly sinking towards the sternum. And over time, a second chin appears, and the cheeks lose their elasticity. We know the term "hamsters" well, but so far we have only talked about them in the context of mature skin care. No longer, because the problem of loss of elasticity in the cheek area appears even ten years earlier.

Do you want a smooth neck? Pick up the phone.

And here we should put a stop sign, we already know the blacklist of beauty threats and, fortunately, we know what to do to avoid a smartphone chin or fix an existing one.  

There are many invasive methods, ranging from fractional laser treatment, which regenerates collagen in the skin, to lifting threads (introduced under the skin, “tighten” the oval of the face and smooth the chin).

We take care of care, which is the first step in eliminating the effects of excessive staring at the phone. However, before choosing a good cream, mask and serum, raise the screen of your smartphone higher and try to look at it directly, and not at an angle. Ideally, you should always pay attention to this, or install the Text Neck app, which gives you an alert when you lower the camera too low.

How to care for the neck, décolleté and chin?

If you're looking for a treatment specifically designed for a flabby neck, chin, and cleavage, follow the list of key ingredients below: Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen, Vitamin C, and Peptides. Focused on firming, tightening and smoothing the skin, they will cope with smartphone wrinkles.

The first strengthening formula

neck and décolleté cream Dr. Irena You are the strongest - contains collagen, almond oil and coenzyme Q10. In order for the composition to reach the cells as quickly and deeply as possible, the cream was equipped with microparticles that deliver it to the source, that is, the dermis. Printed regularly in the morning and evening, it's an important line of defense against the ubiquitous screens.

Another interesting formula

collagen sheet mask Pilaten. Just put it on your neck and leave for a quarter of an hour. During this time, the skin will receive a large dose of collagen, and when removed, the neck will become noticeably smoother. The sheet mask should be applied at least once a week, and to enhance the effect, store in the refrigerator.

You can also opt for a cream mask and apply it in a thicker layer two or three times a week. Siberica Professional formula has a good composition,

caviar mask with collagen and hyaluronic acid.

In addition to cosmetic tricks for a technical neck, it is worth remembering to adjust the desktop computer screen to the level of vision, so as not to lower your head while working. In addition, stretching the muscles of the neck, back and neck will help you relax at your desk. For instructions on how to do this, see Harriet Griffey's book. “Strong back. Simple Exercises in the Service of Sitting".