{"id":132,"date":"2026-07-14T00:44:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T15:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/?post_type=mec_glossary&#038;p=132"},"modified":"2026-08-25T11:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T02:30:13","slug":"decolletage","status":"publish","type":"mec_glossary","link":"https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/en\/glossary\/decolletage","title":{"rendered":"D\u00e9colletage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The d\u00e9colletage is the exposed area that runs from the lower neck across the collarbones to the upper chest.<\/strong> Some beauty services include the shoulders too, so its border isn&#8217;t fixed like an anatomical region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Korean esthetics, the borrowed term is usually shortened to decollete. It names a body area, not a dermatology procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meaning and boundaries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">French dictionaries define d\u00e9collet\u00e9 as a low neckline and the upper chest, neck, or shoulders that it leaves bare. English beauty writing often uses the noun d\u00e9colletage for the visible skin in that area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Korean esthetic menus, it commonly connects these areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the front and sides of the neck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the skin around both collarbones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the front of the shoulders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the upper chest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A provider may also include the back of the neck or more of the shoulders. Check the actual service description instead of relying on the name alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2228\" height=\"1402\" src=\"https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2.png\" alt=\"A woman showing the neck, collarbones, and upper chest known as the d\u00e9colletage\" class=\"wp-image-412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2.png 2228w, https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2-1024x644.png 1024w, https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2-768x483.png 768w, https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2-1536x967.png 1536w, https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2-2048x1289.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2228px) 100vw, 2228px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The d\u00e9colletage runs from just below the neck, across the collarbones, to the upper chest.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Place in facial care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The d\u00e9colletage sits directly below the face and may stay exposed depending on the neckline of your clothes. It&#8217;s easy to stop skin care at the jaw and miss the neck and upper chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An esthetic facial may extend product application or gentle hands-on work to the neck and collarbone area. That doesn&#8217;t mean d\u00e9colletage care reshapes the face or treats a skin condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sun exposure and visible change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The American Academy of Dermatology recommends sun protection for all skin that clothing doesn&#8217;t cover. That includes the neck and upper chest. Repeated UV exposure can contribute to signs of premature skin aging such as wrinkles and age spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There isn&#8217;t a good basis for claiming that the d\u00e9colletage always ages faster than the face. It simply receives sun when a neckline leaves it bare, and people often forget to extend sunscreen below the jaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Everyday care and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sun protection<\/strong>: Cover the neck and upper chest when they&#8217;re exposed outdoors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moisturizer<\/strong>: If your regular face moisturizer suits your skin, you can gently extend it below the jaw.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low irritation<\/strong>: Don&#8217;t scrub until the skin turns red or stings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skin changes<\/strong>: Ask a dermatologist to check a changing spot or a sore that doesn&#8217;t heal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patch test a new product on a small area first. Stop using it if the skin becomes irritated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related guides and client stories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/en\/blog\/body\/incheon-trapezius-massage-guide\">Massage in Incheon for Tight Shoulders: What to Know Before Booking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/en\/review\/incheon-wedding-care-review\">Incheon Wedding Care Review: Skin and Shoulder Care in One Place<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related terms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/en\/glossary\/face-sculpting\">Face sculpting<\/a><\/strong>: Hands-on facial care that may extend to the neck and d\u00e9colletage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/en\/glossary\/lymph-massage\">Lymph massage<\/a><\/strong>: Hands-on care that uses light pressure and directed movements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/en\/glossary\/skin-barrier\">Skin barrier<\/a><\/strong>: The outer skin function that limits water loss and helps keep irritants out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/korea-beauty.kr\/en\/glossary\/skin-elasticity\">Skin elasticity<\/a><\/strong>: The skin&#8217;s ability to return toward its original shape after stretching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where is the d\u00e9colletage?<\/strong>\nIn beauty care, it usually runs from the lower neck across the collarbones to the upper chest. A service may include the shoulders as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Are d\u00e9colletage and d\u00e9collet\u00e9 the same word?<\/strong>\nThey share the same French root. In English beauty writing, d\u00e9colletage is the common noun for the skin area, while d\u00e9collet\u00e9 more often describes a low neckline or the exposed upper body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do I need a separate product for this area?<\/strong>\nNot necessarily. Start by extending a sunscreen and moisturizer that already suit your skin down the neck and upper chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This entry is for general information. Skin needs vary, and esthetic care isn&#8217;t intended to prevent or treat disease.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A beauty term for the exposed area across the neck, collarbones, and upper chest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"_mec_seo_title":"What Is the D\u00e9colletage? 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