Neck Wrinkles: 4 Treatments that worked for me


Linda Robison
By: Linda Robison — Certified Facial Fitness Specialist
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Linda Robison
By: Linda Robison — Certified Facial Fitness Specialist
Disclosure: As an affiliate partner and Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

✅ Quick answer

You probably can’t completely erase neck wrinkles at home, but you can make them look less noticeable. What helped me most was a mix of gentle exfoliation, hydration, vitamin C, and massage. The changes were gradual, but over time my neck looked smoother and more even.

A woman's neck lines.

Neck wrinkles can show up from sun exposure, aging, genetics, and even looking down at your phone. These are the four at-home things I’ve used to help make mine less noticeable.

They won’t erase deep lines overnight, but over time they’ve helped improve dryness, uneven tone, and the overall look of my neck skin. Be sure to check out my before-and-after photos below so you can see the changes for yourself.

If loose or sagging skin is more of the problem, see my turkey neck guide for the at-home options I use for that.

What to expect: These at-home treatments work best for mild neck lines. The changes are gradual, and for me, the biggest difference came from sticking with them over time—not from one quick fix.

How to get rid of neck wrinkles at home: which option is best for you?

I focused on simple at-home options because that’s what I actually use. Here are the four that worked best for me:

If your neck looks... Start with... Why
Dry or crepey Hydration Helps skin look plumper and makes fine lines less noticeable.
Dull or rough Gentle exfoliation Helps remove dry, flaky buildup so skin looks smoother and brighter.
Fine lines, brown spots or uneven tone Vitamin C A good choice when you want to work on tone and visible signs of sun damage.
Loose-looking skin Massage This is the step I use when I want to give my neck and lower face a little extra attention.

Here’s a closer look at each option and how I use it.

1. Exfoliate Neck Lines

What I use: A simple homemade scrub

As we get older, dead skin doesn’t shed as quickly, which can leave the neck looking dull, dry, and rough. About once a week, I gently exfoliate my neck and chest. For me, this makes the skin look smoother and brighter pretty quickly.

I mix a tiny amount of sugar with face oil until it forms a soft paste. Then I gently massage it over my neck and chest and rinse.

The neck area can be sensitive, test a small area first and don’t scrub hard. The skin here is thinner than it is on many other parts of the body.

What I noticed: Exfoliating didn't erase my neck lines, but it helped the skin look smoother and less dull.

Neck lines before and after pictures.Neck Wrinkles Before and After

2. Hydrate dry, crepey neck skin

What I use: Rich moisturizers and silicone patches

If your neck looks dry or crepey, hydration is one of the easiest places to start.

A good moisturizer can temporarily plump the skin and make fine lines look less noticeable. I especially like richer creams with ingredients such as ceramides because my neck tends to look better when it stays well moisturized.

And don’t forget sunscreen on your neck. Sun exposure can make lines, discoloration, and crepey texture more noticeable over time.

I also use silicone neck and chest patches once in a while, especially before a special event or during dry winter months.

What I like about them is the temporary smoothing effect. They help hold moisture against the skin, so my neck can look a little smoother after I remove them.

3. Vitamin C serum for neck wrinkles and uneven tone

What I use: L-ascorbic acid vitamin C

Vitamin C serum has been one of my long-term steps, especially for uneven tone, sun spots, and fine lines.

I use an L-ascorbic acid serum consistently rather than expecting a quick change. In my case, the improvement happened gradually over months.

Vitamin C can help with:

  • uneven tone and brown spots
  • the look of fine lines
  • brightness
  • firmness and overall skin texture

My before-and-after photos below show what my neck looked like after about nine months, and again roughly two years later.

How to remove neck lines.These pictures show before and after results using Vitamin C serum after 9 months.

Here in the second photo you see my results about two year later.

Neck lines before and after.These pictures are my results using Vitamin C serum about 2 years later.

I’ve used concentrated crystal C serum for years, and it continues to be one of the skincare steps I stick with.

4. Massage to help firm neck skin

What I use: The Brush method

Massage and facial exercises are another part of my routine. I like them because they’re easy to work into the time I’m already applying moisturizer.

One of the neck techniques I use is called The Brush. It works the neck and lower-face area and only takes a few minutes.

Click here for more instructions about the Brush.

What I noticed: With regular facial exercises and massage, my neck and lower face have looked firmer over time.  If loose neck skin is your bigger concern, I also have a few   exercises for sagging neck skin that I use.

How to prevent neck wrinkles from getting worse

Try to keep your phone and computer closer to eye level instead of looking down for long periods. And don’t forget sunscreen on your neck, since sun exposure can make lines and crepey skin more noticeable over time.

Related neck topics

If you’re also dealing with loose or sagging neck skin, these may help:

Neck Wrinkles - FAQ

Can you get rid of neck wrinkles at home?

You can usually improve how they look, especially if the lines are mild. Hydration, vitamin C, gentle exfoliation, and consistent skincare can all help over time.

How can you get rid of horizontal neck lines naturally?

You may be able to soften the look of mild horizontal lines with hydration, sun protection, consistent skincare, and by reducing repeated neck creasing from looking down at screens.

What causes horizontal neck lines?

They can come from aging, sun exposure, genetics, and repeated neck movement, especially looking down at phones and screens.

What is the best treatment for neck wrinkles?

That depends on what you’re seeing. Dry, crepey skin may respond best to hydration, while uneven tone and fine lines may benefit more from vitamin C. Deeper lines may need in-office options.

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Linda Robison, certified facial fitness specialist and anti-aging advisor for women over 40

About the Author:

Linda Robison is a Certified Facial Fitness Specialist and founder of Anti-Aging Beauty Zone, where she shares practical tips, products, techniques, and at-home options for women over 40. She personally tests many of the methods she writes about.

Experience: Linda spent nearly 15 years as an Anti-Aging Health Advisor at the Life Extension Foundation and has over 30 years of experience testing facial anti-aging techniques, including training in Carolyn’s Facial Fitness. Her work has been featured in GB News and Beauty Box Magazine. You can view her background on LinkedIn and follow her on Pinterest.


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