“In general, you want to use things that can help build collagen and tighten the skin,” notes Turegano.

This begs the question: Can a topical cream with supposed “skin-firming actives” really tighten sagging neck skin? It depends. If you have mild neck laxity, “creams with really good peptides” can help, Turegano explains. Namely, hexapeptides, which some claim can produce a soft effect similar to Botox1.

However, if it’s late in the game and your lethargy is bordering on serious, topical creams probably won’t make much difference. This doesn’t mean you should stop moisturizing the area completely (it prevents further sagging!), but you can opt for an in-office beauty treatment to turn back the clock, so to speak.