Wrinkles around the eyes - causes, prevention, and cure

Wrinkles around the eyes, otherwise known as crows' feet, are extremely common in people over the age of forty. Some people love the happy, smiley look that these lines give to the face, whilst others go to great lengths to cover, fill and get rid of them.

If you already have some fine lines or wrinkles around your eyes and are unhappy with them, there are two things you should do. First, learn why these lines developed in the first place and do everything you can to prevent additional or deeper wrinkles from forming. Next, choose how you'd like to deal with the existing problem areas. There are a number of options open to you - just read on...

Causes of wrinkles around the eyes

The main cause of eye wrinkles is laughing, smiling and squinting. This is further compounded by sun damage and general drying and aging of the skin.

Prevention

Get a good eye cream that contains a high SPF sun protection. The skin around the eye is extremely delicate and regular creams that would be fine for the rest of the face can often be too heavy. Likewise, be careful about other skincare products that you apply to your eyes. Your cleanser and toner may cause skin to dry around the eyes, which is good news for wrinkles and bad news for you!

Although we wouldn't for one minute suggest you stop laughing or smiling, at least be aware of the movements your face makes when you do so and try to minimize the crinkling effect it has on your eyes. Lastly wear sunglasses, especially when driving as they will block out the sun's damaging ultra violet rays, as well as stopping you from squinting the whole time!

Cure

The way in which you treat eye wrinkles depends on how much time and money you're willing to spend on getting rid of them. If you are looking for a long-term, relatively inexpensive treatment, then a good quality wrinkle cream that contains Retin-A will help to reduce and improve the lines. For a more extreme cure, you could opt for a series of laser treatments which effectively stimulate collagen production, giving the skin a healthier, softer look.

Alternatively, Botox® injections can be administered. Botox® is a toxin that is injected into the skin to inhibit the movement of muscles. The results, although effective, do not tend to last much longer than four to five months, after which time another injection will have to be given.

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