Wrinkles under the eyes - anti wrinkle eye creams

Under-eye-wrinkles are quite common; even some small children have a slight wrinkling in this area.

It's not surprising really, when you consider that the average person blinks over 10,000 times a day - all that movement has got to create a few lines.

Causes of wrinkles under the eyes

The problem begins when our skin's elasticity starts to weaken and it can no longer 'bounce back'. Unfortunately as we grow older our levels of proteins like collagen - which are needed to give the skin this elastic quality - slowly decrease. The result is more pronounced lines and wrinkles, especially around the eyes and under the eyes.

Prevention

Apart from when you sleep, your eyes are constantly active. Working on a computer, watching the television, reading, even playing sport - these are all extremely demanding on the eye itself as well as its support mechanisms, i.e. the skin and muscles that support it.

With this in mind, try to rest your eyes as often as possible. If you work at a computer all day long, take a two-minute break every hour or so and close your eyes. This will give the muscles chance to relax, which in turn should help prevent wrinkles brought about through intense muscle stimulation.

If you find yourself squinting, do something about it! The crumpling affect that this has on your eyes will eventually lead to severe-looking eye wrinkles. If you are squinting because your lighting is not bright enough then change it until you feel comfortable; if it is too bright then wear shades. If you simply can't see properly, then get your eyes tested and stop making it so hard for your eyes to see!

Cure

Your eyes and the skin around the eyes are extremely delicate, and therefore need to be treated as such. Regular face creams and treatments may be too drying or too heavy for the eyes, so make sure you get one specifically designed for this area. Creams containing Retin-A are great for softening under-eye wrinkles.

If you want immediate results and are prepared to spend more cash, you could undergo some laser treatment to rejuvenate the face, or some Botox injections to smooth out the skin from within. You may find that a combination of these two treatments works well for you.

Whatever route you decide to take always make sure you are receiving treatment from a fully trained dermatologist or surgeon, and insist that they explain the possible side affects that you may suffer.

© The Pink Fridge Online Magazine 2008 - Under Eye Wrinkles

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