Wattle: a fleshy, wrinkled, often brightly colored, fold of skin or growth hanging from the head or neck of certain animals.
You’re probably giving some thought this week to ordering your turkey and making that wonderful gravy with the giblets and turkey neck.
But what about that other “turkey neck”? Do you give it any thought at all?
The neck may be one of the least favorite body parts of women of a certain age but it got that way because it’s one of the most neglected body parts in the skin care regimen of all women, regardless of age. This is the area where those fragile, crepey (is this even a word) lines and liver spots appear first (now you know why turtlenecks have never gone out of style!).
Skin on the neck and chest is thin with little connective tissue and the area has fewer stem cells (which promote skin renewal). The neck and chest area lose elasticity more easily (earlier) and are dryer because of changing hormones, sun exposure and less attention.
Building neck muscles not only reduces tension, reduces pain and reduces stress but also makes wrinkles less apparent.
Here are things I do to reduce tension and pain in the neck area and reduce wrinkles; what you might call “killing two turkeys with one stone”!
Posture: pay attention to it and keep your chin up. Don’t tilt your head to one side or the other while on the phone.
Line of vision: change it. Don’t look down while reading or looking at that phone or tablet.
Pillows: sleep with less. Too many pillows force your neck down.
Water: Just make sure you’re adequately hydrated and water is your drink of choice. Water carries nutrients to all cells and removes toxins from all cells.
Silica: consider a bioavailable silica supplement which helps strengthen the skin as it plays a part in the synthesis of elastin and collagen. Silca is a trace mineral which decreases as we age. Consider, BioSil, JarroSil or Cellfood Essential Silica from www.iherb.com (couponcode BOT164 for discount on first order).
Excercise: 1) Tilt head towards ceiling and pretend to chew for 2-3 minutes 2) Cat & Cow pose. Click above on the Articles tab for exercise How To’s.
Sunscreen: need I say more.
Tightening Skin Masks: My favorite is 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon each of honey, lemon juice and olive oil. Whisk egg white and other ingredients. Pat on skin of face, neck and chest and leave on for 15 minutes. It will still be liquid but it will dry and tighten. Wash gently off with cool water then gently rub on coconut oil. Google for other ideas using ingredients you already have in your house.
Coconut Oil: There are many neck specific skin care products out there but a jar of virgin coconut oil from your health food store is my favorite and has multiple uses. Before bed gently massage the neck and face and anywhere else in small circles. Coconut oil will relax the skin, minimize wrinkles and moisturize the skin. There are many health benefits of coconut oil both topically and internally including increasing blood circulation which helps generate new cells. Try Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil from www.iherb.com
Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to substitute for medical counseling. Tapping Into Possibilities does not treat, prevent, cure, or diagnose any disease or ailment.
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