Let’s face it, when we think or talk about skincare, our mind immediately goes to our… well, face. but there are a few other key areas that deserve just as much love. The neck, décolletage (chest), and hands are some of the most delicate and exposed parts of our body, yet they’re often overlooked in our daily routines.
With thinner skin and frequent exposure to the sun and environmental stressors, these areas are prone to early signs of ageing like fine lines, pigmentation, and loss of elasticity. Neglecting them can create a noticeable contrast between your glowing face and the rest of your appearance. Luckily, giving them a little extra attention doesn’t require a total overhaul. And while we’re here—yes, the rest of your body matters too (hello, sunscreen!)—but today, let’s give the neck, décolletage, and hands the spotlight they deserve.
Why hands, Décolletage and neck matter
Let’s be real—our skincare stops at the jawline far too often. Yet the neck, chest, and hands are just as exposed (if not more) to UV rays, pollution, and day-to-day wear and tear. The skin in these areas is thinner, more delicate, and often lacking in oil glands, meaning it dries out faster and shows signs of ageing sooner.
Fine lines, crepey texture, and uneven tone creeping in? These are the tell-tale signs of skipped steps. The great news? It’s never too late to give these areas the love they deserve. Whether you're into products, treatments, or a mix of both, there are easy, effective ways to elevate your routine—without adding 10 extra steps.
Let’s Talk Treatments: Game-Changers for Neck, Décolletage & Hands
At Caci, we don’t believe skincare should stop at the face. That’s why we offer advanced treatments designed specifically for your neck, chest and hands—aka, the forgotten trio. Some of these treatments do teeter on the edge of being more ‘advanced’ and some have downtime, the colder months are actually the ideal time to have these done and actually only available during the colder months at Caci because of this.
Here is the lowdown on a few of them…
Microneedling: Not just for the face
P.S. This is the only advanced skin treatment we offer all year round—no seasonal waitlists needed!
Microneedling (aka Collagen Induction Therapy) has long been the go-to for smoothing fine lines, boosting glow and improving texture—but did you know it works wonders on the neck, décolletage and hands too?
By creating tiny micro-injuries in the skin, microneedling triggers your body’s natural healing process, stimulating collagen and elastin production. The result? Firmer, smoother skin with a noticeable improvement in tone and texture. It’s like a reset button for your skin—with minimal downtime.
Best for:
✔ Fine lines
✔ Sun damage
✔ Pigmentation
✔ Uneven skin tone
✔ Acne scarring
Which areas of the body can have Microneedling?
✔ Face
✔ Neck
✔ Décolletage
✔ Hands
Photo Rejuvenation: Brighten up
If you’re looking to step it up a notch, then it might be time to wave goodbye to pigmentation, and wave hello to Photo Rejuvenation. This pulsed light treatment targets signs of premature ageing, pigmentation and sun damage. This can be especially beneficial for those of us (most of us) who may have been neglecting putting SPF on the hands and chest, and as a result have some unwanted dark spots or discolouration.
This treatment works by using high-energy light pulses to penetrate the skin, targeting unwanted pigmentation and minor surface blood vessels. It’s particularly effective for reducing sunspots, treating redness and broken capillaries, and stimulating collagen for a more youthful complexion.
While the main benefits associated with Photo Rejuvenation are reducing pigmentation and evening out skin tone, it is also an excellent treatment for general signs of ageing, damage from sun exposure, or just improving overall elasticity.
Best for:
✔ Pigmentation
✔ Sun damage
✔ Redness and broken capillaries
✔ Loss of firmness
Which areas of the body can have Photo Rejuvenation?
✔ Face
✔ Décolletage
✔ Hands
✔ Loss of firmness
Profhilo Body: Your secret weapon
Think of Profhilo as the ultimate skin boost—like a supercharged serum, injected just beneath the surface to deeply hydrate and revitalise. It’s the perfect in-between if you’re not quite ready for filler or Botox, but still want noticeable results.
And Profhilo does much more than just giving a plump, healthy glow to the face, with Caci offering the treatment for an array of other areas of your body as well. If your hands are starting to look a bit tired, or you’ve got a special event coming up and you want your decolletage to look refreshed, Profhilo body is the treatment you’ll want on your radar.
Profhilo body will not change the shape or the way your body moves, think about it more as an ultimate step in your skincare routine. It will deliver deeper levels of hydration to the treatment area, with the aim of giving the skin bounce and plumpness, removing fine lines, while also having the power to improve the skin's tone and texture. Think of it more as your skin’s secret weapon, the hardworking serum that you can’t find on the shelves. Profhilo is all about embracing a more youthful, refreshed look in a natural way.
Best for:
✔ Fine lines and skin laxity
✔ Deep hydration
✔ Skin bounce and glow
✔ Uneven skin tone
Which areas of the body can have Profhilo?
✔ Face
✔ Décolletage
✔ Hands
✔ Neck
At-Home Habits That Go the Distance
Treatments do the heavy lifting—but your daily skincare keeps the results going strong. The good news? You don’t need to buy a second set of products. Most of what you’re already using on your face can (and should) be extended south.
Here are a few products that work just as well on the body as they do on the face:
Cleansers and exfoliants
Your neck and chest deserve more than just soapy runoff. Use your regular cleanser and gently exfoliate once or twice a week as you get your face to keep skin smooth and prepped for active ingredients. The Murad Clarifying Cream Cleanser or Soothing Oat & Peptide Cleanser are gentle options that work well beyond the face.
Hydrate like you mean it
Fun fact: the skin on your neck and chest has fewer sebaceous glands than your face, meaning it can become dry and lose elasticity faster. Hydration is key to maintaining smooth, supple skin. Just like with your face, you want to be looking for serums and moisturisers rich in hyaluronic acid, peptides, and antioxidants to lock in moisture and strengthen the skin barrier. Murad’s Cellular Hydration Barrier Repair Cream is a great product for the job, infused with deeply hydrating ingredients that quench parched skin and restore its natural glow while also maintaining the strength and health of the skin barrier.
To dial hydration up a notch, try layering in one of Murad’s new oil drops. The Cellular Hydration Barrier Repair Oil Drops help fortify the skin barrier while sealing in moisture, making them ideal for dry or sensitive areas like the décolletage. For those targeting fine lines and early signs of ageing, the Retinol Youth Renewal Oil Drops combine gentle retinol with nourishing oils to smooth, firm, and add radiance—without the usual dryness.
Never.skip.SPF
You’ve heard it before, but let us say it again: SPF every day. The neck, chest and hands are constantly exposed and often forgotten. Even on cloudy days, UV rays can cause damage that leads to premature ageing, pigmentation, and collagen breakdown. Make sure to apply a broad-spectrum SPF daily to prevent these effects. A lightweight, non-greasy option is Skinsmith’s Daily Antioxidant Defence SPF 30 (no greasy hands, we promise) which offers high protection while feeling comfortable on the skin and works well as a hand cream, an area that often shows signs of ageing early.
Add Actives (If You’re Keen)
Want to level up? Apply your Vitamin C, retinol or niacinamide across the neck and chest to fight dullness, fine lines, and strengthen the skin barrier. Just start slowly and follow with SPF. Whatever you’re using on your face is usually a good indicator of what you should be using everywhere else so use that as a guide first and foremost!
Final Thoughts: Show Some Love Below the Chin
Caring for your skin shouldn't stop at your chin. With just a few small changes—applying your serums a bit lower, not forgetting SPF on your hands, or booking in a treatment—you can keep your neck, décolletage, and hands just as youthful and radiant as your face. These areas work hard and deserve the same VIP skincare treatment. Your future self will thank you.
✨ Book your free consultation and let us help tailor the right plan for your unique skin needs.
Profhilo®, containing low & high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, is a Class III medical device for the treatment of the face and body for contours redefinition and laxity remodelling where skin laxity is a problem. Profhilo has risks and benefits. Do not use with treatments such a laser resurfacing or medium deep skin-peeling. Caution in people on blood thinning medicines. Do not inject into inflamed areas or intravenously or intramuscularly. Possible side effects: pain and swelling at injection site. Accelagen Pty. Ltd. Whanganui.
