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Breaking News - Dr. Justine Hextall reveals how to avoid necklace lines
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From social media anxiety to the risk of cancer, it's not secret that overusing your phone can lead to a long list of health problems.But according to a leading skin expert, too much screen time could also be wreaking havoc on your complexion - specifically on the neck area.Dermatologist Dr. Justine Hextall has urged women to avoid unsightly 'necklace lines' - deep wrinkles that form underneath the chin - by taking proper care of their skin and spending less time on their mobiles.Speaking on behalf of The Harley Medical Group, Dr. Justine explained: 'When you're constantly looking down at your phone or tablet, you're causing so called necklace lines - horizontal wrinkles on your neck and décolletage.'The neck and décolletage are highly visible parts of our body, and one of the most biggest indicators of aging skin.'She added: Most of us take special care of the skin on the face but often forget the neck and below. The skin structure of the neck and décolletage is much thinner and more fragile than the face and therefore can be prone to sagging.'Along with UV exposure, smoking, excessive alcohol and city living, Dr. Justine cites mobile phones as one of the biggest lifestyle factors ruining our skin - but insists a few simple changes can help combat the problem.She explained: 'Simple changes in your everyday routine can help combat the problem. Treat your neck as you do your face and start with cleansing.'I recommend a gentle wash, preferably mildly acidic, matching the skin's natural pH. When skin is rinsed it should feel calm and hydrated not tight.'Dr. Justine recommends daily sun protection, along with physical blocks such as zinc oxide, which can help reflect light away from skin when applied from your hairline down to your neck.Sagging skin can also be tackled through radiofrequency, micro-needling and ultrasound treatments such as Ultherapy, all of which can help to boost collagen production.But Dr. Justine warns against using creams that promise to tighten the area, adding: 'I am not aware of any cream that can truly firm skin after a few applications with lasting results.'That said, serums and creams with anti-oxidants can protect skin and mitigate against the free radical damage from the effects of pollution and sun exposure, which both work to damage collagen exacerbating the sagging problem.'So in effect, creams can protect against damage to the skin's collagen and elastin over time, if used regularly.' AutoNews- Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5418113/Dr-Justine-Hextall-reveals-avoid-necklace-lines.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490