The Doctor Is In

Treat Your Face, From The Neck Down

January 20, 2009  1:43 pm

This column features weekly tips and advice from a revolving cast of industry leaders, on hand to discuss your beauty dilemmas, from blemishes to Botox. To submit a question, e-mail celia_ellenberg@condenast.com.

I’ve had a few different facialists lecture me on the importance of treating my décolletage as diligently as I do my face. Does this area really need special attention, and if so, can I use the same products on it that I use on my face?

Yes, this area does need to be treated, and in general, with most of my clients, I find the neck and chest are more sensitive. One reason is that there are less skin cells per square inch in these regions. I do recommend putting the serums and creams that you’re using on your face onto these areas, but if you notice a reaction, the product may be too active for this more sensitive area. If that’s the case, research a product with fewer active ingredients, or a lower percentage, and use it on the areas.

The creator and director of her own medi-skin clinic in Los Angeles, Kate Somerville has spent over 15 years working with top dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons to promote the integration of skincare and medicine, helping to pioneer the field of paramedical aesthetics and lay the foundation for the medi-spa industry. A best-selling eponymous product line and cult celebrity following keep her one of the most trusted names in skincare today.

tags: D�colletage, Kate Somerville, Skincare

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