During the natural aging process, the skin’s ability to produce collagen decreases and consequently loses elasticity to retain its firm state. Aged skin often appears thin and fragile, which makes it susceptible to wrinkles.

Besides the inevitable aging progress, there are many other factors that would cause under eye wrinkles. If you are a smoker, a heavy drinker, someone who eats a very unbalanced diet or sleeps little to none, your skin will suffer the consequences. If you are constantly exposed in a harsh environment such as frequent sun exposure, you might develop more wrinkles than your same-aged peers.

Air pollution, stress, bad sleeping position and even laughing too much can all lead to wrinkles and fine lines. That is why we need to start paying attention to any form of wrinkles now to minimize future damage control.

Apply Eye Creams Daily

A great way to target fine lines, crows feet, under-eye wrinkles, and dark circles is to find the right eye cream for your specific concerns. Even though there has been a debate if eye cream is just moisturizer but with a higher price tag, certain ingredients packed in some eye creams do help reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Look for Hyaluronic Acids, Vitamin C, Retinol (Vitamin A), and Peptides when you are searching for a good eye cream. These ingredients are known for providing intense hydration, boosting collagen production, evening out skin tones, and tightening the skin around your eyes.

Everyone is entitled to great skin, if all the under eye wrinkle treatments have failed your expectation, cosmetic surgeries might be the solution for you.

Using injectables or laser treatments to get rid of wrinkles is fairly common nowadays.Despite the high cost of a single procedure, the fast result is guaranteed. However, injectables can only provide temporary satisfaction, repeated treatments are not cost-effective and these operations often come with unpleasant side effects.

No Touching!

Because of how thin the under-eye skin is, rubbing, pulling, and even touching could lead to wrinkles. “Low-grade inflammation of the skin, even from rubbing, can lead to collagen damage over time and promote the development of early wrinkling,” says Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount Sinai Hospital. A great tip on how to apply skincare products properly is to use the ring finger to dab around the eyes gently as it gives out the least amount of pressure. Many skincare experts also call for a gentler approach when it comes to taking off the eye makeup, as aggressive rubbing will only lead to more under eye wrinkles.

Wear Sunscreen

Sun exposure is the nemesis of our skin, and sun damage is one of the biggest reasons why skin ages prematurely. UV radiation depletes the skin of its hydration and nutrients, disrupts collagen production, and weakens the skin barrier.

According to a 2013 research, our skin is constantly exposed to sunlight since birth, and the damage will accumulate that gradually induces the appearance of visible signs of aging such as loss of pigmentation, loss of skin elasticity, and degradation of skin texture. As a result, wearing sunscreen daily can effectively slow down the aging process and protect your skin from the harshness of UV radiation.

Adopt a Clean, Healthy Lifestyle

Because under eye wrinkles are just fine lines appearing on a small part of the body, people often ignore the fact that skin functions alongside all the other vital organs. If a diet of processed foods isn’t good enough for your body, it’s not good for your skin either. Besides adopting a balanced, nutritious diet of lots of healthy fats and antioxidants, exercising regularly, and sleeping eight hours a day can do more good for your skin than you could imagine.

Last but not least, mental health is just as important as physical health. Anxiety, stress, and depression can deteriorate your well-being faster and worse than unexpected flu. We cannot stress this enough - for the sake of your own health (and that glowing, radiant, youthful-looking skin), take a step back when you need to! Under-eye wrinkles are just a small facade of the aging process. Reversing signs of aging isn’t an easy task as aging is a constant progression. Wrinkle treatments can be effective to an extent but our suggestion is to prevent or slow down these signs of aging before they become too noticeable. Get rid of the bad habits and avoid the outside factors that can contribute to under-eye wrinkles, make lifestyle adjustments, and follow our tips of dos and dons.

Acquiring youthful skin isn’t easy, but you will be rewarded for trying hard on the right track. Share your personal favorite wrinkle treatments and tips with us on social media, and stay tuned for more skincare advice from us!