As the years pass, the network of cells in the epidermis and skin slackens, making it less firm and compact. The skin in and around the neck is more fragile than the facial skin, because it is less well supported by the muscles and contains fewer sebaceous glands and pigment cells, so the cells are more likely to fall apart. In addition, the neck is often a forgotten area when it comes to skin care. As a result, the skin in the neck is even more susceptible to sagging and wrinkles.