You’ve got your skincare routine down pat—cleanse, treat, moisturize, SPF. But even the most dedicated skincare lovers often overlook certain areas that need just as much TLC as your face. Neglecting these spots can lead to signs of aging, dryness, or irritation that sneak up on you over time.
So, here are five surprisingly easy-to-miss places you should be treating with your skincare, because your glow shouldn’t stop at your chin.
1. Your Neck And Chest
The neck and chest are often the first places to show signs of aging—but somehow, they’re rarely included in the skincare routine. The skin here is thinner, delicate, and gets just as much sun exposure as your face. Extend your serums, moisturizers, and especially your SPF down to your décolletage daily to help keep this area smooth, even-toned, and youthful.
2. The Back Of Your Hands
Your hands are constantly exposed to the elements, and all that sun, soap, and sanitizer takes a toll. Dryness, sun spots, and crepey texture can all show up early if you’re not regularly hydrating and protecting them. After you apply your face products, take the extra 10 seconds to rub any leftover product into the backs of your hands. Bonus points if you apply sunscreen here, too!
3. Your Ears
Yep, your ears. They’re just as vulnerable to sun damage as the rest of your face, especially the tops and outer edges. Most people forget to apply SPF here, but dermatologists see skin cancers on ears all the time. Next time you’re doing your morning skincare, give your ears a little attention with moisturizer and sunscreen.
4. Your Lips
We tend to think of lips as separate from “skincare,” but they’re skin too! They’re thin, delicate, and prone to sunburn and dehydration. Lip balms with SPF during the day and hydrating treatments at night are a must. Don’t be fooled: those fine lines around your mouth? They’re partly from neglecting proper lip care.
5. Your Eyelids
You might think your eye serum is enough, but don’t forget the actual lids. The skin here is incredibly thin and often missed entirely during skincare routines. Some moisturizers and sunscreens can be safely used on the eyelids (check the label), and there are gentle eye-area SPFs specifically formulated for this zone. Protecting this area helps prevent crepiness, discoloration, and sun damage down the line.
Your skincare shouldn’t stop at your jawline (or your lips). These often-overlooked areas need just as much love to stay healthy, smooth, and protected. By simply extending your routine a few inches in each direction, you’ll be doing your future skin a big favor. After all, great skin is a full-body commitment… not just a face-forward one.
