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

It raises the question: Can a topical cream with supposedly “skin-firming actives” really tighten sagging neck skin? It depends. If you have milder forms of neck laxity, “creams with really good peptides” can help, Turegano explains. Namely hexapeptides, which some claim can produce a mild, Botox-like effect1. 

However, if it’s late in the game and your sagging borders on severe, topical creams likely won’t make a huge difference. That’s not to say you should stop moisturizing the area entirely (doing so prevents more sagging!), but you might want to opt for an in-office cosmetic procedure to turn back the clock, so to speak.