We monitor our forehead fine lines, we track down crow’s feet, we invest in a good serum… and despite everything, something continues to “betray” age. The most surprising thing is that it is not always the most visible wrinkles that give this impression, but details on the periphery of the face. These details focus on three very specific areas.
Because most of the time, we apply our treatments to the center of the face and stop at the cheeks or chin. Result: the edges remain less cleaned, less hydrated, less protected. , says cosmetologist Raquel González in the columns of the magazine. However, these are three of the areas of the face that mark first.
Why these areas of the face mark faster than others
Skin aging affects the entire face: the production of collagen and elastin slows down, the skin dehydrates more easily, the volumes shift. But certain areas, finer, more mobile or more exposed to UV, become fragile first. Around the eyes, for example, the skin ages up to four times faster than on the rest of the face, which directly impacts the eyebrow area.
Added to this are our daily actions. We sometimes do not rinse the area around the ears badly, we systematically “forget” the neck when we apply a cream, we do not apply SPF sun protection beyond the cheekbones. Dermocosmetic experts note that these areas are generally less well cleansed, less hydrated, less protected, which leads to earlier aging and a visible discrepancy with the rest of the face.
Eyebrows: a key area of eye aging
We pluck, we brush, we make up our eyebrows, but we rarely think about the quality of the skin just below. Over time, this area loses firmness; the tissues relax. , explains Mireia Fernández. The look then changes, even if the wrinkles around the eyes remain discreet.
To preserve this architecture of the eyes, simply integrate the eyebrows into the usual care routine. Gentle cleansing up to the arch, light non-greasy hydration, then SPF sun protection applied to the entire peri-brow area. It is also better to avoid overly aggressive hair removal and rub delicately when removing makeup, massaging the skin upwards rather than downwards.
Contour of the ears and neck: these areas of the face that quickly betray age
The contour of the ears frames the face, yet the large white area of skincare often remains. Improper cleansing and the absence of care or SPF promote the loss of firmness, the appearance of pigment spots and a less even complexion. Specialists recommend systematically extending cleanser, serum, cream and sun protection to the hairline, on and behind the ears, especially during prolonged exposure.
The neck is better known for betraying age, but not necessarily better treated. His skin, thinner and more fragile, dehydrates quickly and shows creases, especially with his head often tilted over the screens. Not applying the same care to it as the face promotes loss of firmness and imperfections; Ultimately, this changes the structure of the lower face. Ideally, the neck is treated as an extension of the face, with this daily mini-checklist:
- Cleanser down to the collarbones
- Moisturizing or antioxidant serum applied to neck and ears
- Suitable cream then generous sun protection, every morning
Which areas of the face mark first?
Experts point out three areas that are often neglected: the eyebrows, around the ears and the neck. Less cleansed, less hydrated and less protected from the sun, they age more quickly and create a gap with the rest of the face.
At what age should you be concerned about it?
From the age of 30, the first signs of relaxation and dehydration can appear in these areas. Integrating them early into your daily routine helps delay drooping eyes, blurring of the oval and spots around the ears.
What care should you choose for the neck and around the ears?
A gentle cleanser, hydrating or antioxidant serum, comfortable but non-occlusive cream and high SPF work well. The main thing remains regularity and applying these products every morning and evening to these three areas.
