Unless you are Demi Moore and have a picture of Dorian Gray sitting in your attic somewhere, ageing is an inevitable (and depressing) fact of life for all of us.

One of the main “visible signs of ageing” is, of course, wrinkles - and while many of us pay attention to fighting the wrinkles on our faces, one of the biggest giveaways to a woman’s age is actually the condition of the skin on her chest.

Of course, it goes without saying that you should extend your facial skincare to your chest, but there’s a new product on the market that offers a little extra help, which I am determined to try in the new year.

While my chest wrinkles aren’t “mission critical” yet, I’d like to get in some preventative measures before I begin descent into my twilight years. Apparently sleeping on your side can make the situation worse (gravity always wins after all), and as a dedicated side-sleeper I have to admit I’m beginning to experience mild flurries of panic.

Anyhow, Decollete Pads (sold online in Australia at Skinvigor8) are 100% medical-grade silicone, a substance which has been shown to assist greatly in the healing of scar tissue. Basically, you lay the pad on your chest every night when you go to sleep and it will work its magic while you’re asleep. Each pad costs $55 and lasts somewhere between 30 and 60 days, which is kind of expensive but the product is attracting a lot of buzz so it may just be worth it.

By Caroline Warnes