Under Eye Wrinkles Symptoms & Causes

Treatments

Conditions

The symptoms

Fine Lines Formation

Fine wrinkles under the eyes start to make an appearance

Although they are seen as soon as you smile or squint, these creases may eventually become engraved lines if no preventive measures are taken.

Creases upon Smiling

Lines become more visible with movement.

Things such as laughing, squinting, and frowning make these wrinkles more pronounced.

Dryness and Thinning of Skin

The skin under your eyes begins to feel a bit less plump

Thinner skin loses its natural hydration barrier, making wrinkles more defined.

Uneven Skin Texture

The area feels slightly rough or loose

Loss of smoothness is an early sign of collagen and elastin depletion.

When to see a doctor?

Consultation Is The Key

Seeking Professional Help for Under Eye Wrinkles

Whether you’re looking to enhance your appearance, or just feel better in your skin, a consultation with a professional can allow for a custom treatment plan to be followed through with. The Harley Street Skin Clinic help clients soften and control under eye wrinkles their expert advice plus treatments which are tailored for the area.

Advised treatments

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Face Treatment

The causes

What Causes Under Eye Wrinkles?

Under-eye wrinkles are created from a mixture of natural ageing, weather/body influence and lifestyle options. Collagen and elastin, proteins that keep skin firm and bouncy are naturally produced less over time, so skin becomes thinner and develops more creases. Sun exposure is another leading cause. UV rays degrade collagen fibres, causing skin to age more rapidly and fine lines to worsen, particularly around the delicate under-eye region. Repetitive facial expressions such as smiling, squinting or frowning also add up over time when the skin becomes creased in the same places many times.

The risk factors

What Are the Factors That Lead to Under Eye Wrinkles?

A number of causes may contribute to developing wrinkles under the eyes. Age leads to a natural loss in collagen production, which in turn causes the skin to thin and lose elasticity. Sun exposure damage caused by long-term exposure to UV light is a significant factor, which causes crucial skin proteins to degrade and wrinkles to develop more quickly. Smoking, limited hydration, and unhealthy lifestyle habits weaken the skin’s natural barrier, which causes increased vulnerability to fine lines. Regular facial expressions, for example, smiling or squinting also contribute to repeated creasing around the thin under-eye skin.

The complications

Overall Impact

Understanding Under Eye Wrinkles Complications

Self-Confidence Issues
Unsightly under-eye wrinkles can make some people feel beyond their years aging them and leaving them feeling less secure with themselves even in social or work settings.
Emotional Stress
Constant worry about appearance and ageing signs can lead to emotional stress or anxiety, particularly when being photographed, attending events, or meeting new people.

Difficulty with Makeup application
Under-eye fine lines can become a magnet for makeup such as concealer and foundation to settle into creases, making wrinkles appear more pronounced and for an even complexion to be a tougher complexion.
Tired or Aged Appearance
The fine lines under eyes can also make you look fatigued and older, regardless of whether you are otherwise well rested, and can affect the way you are perceived and treated by others on a daily basis.

The prevention

Daily Use Of Sunscreen

How does sunscreen combat under eye wrinkles?

Sunscreen is a product that helps prevent the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the skin, which can cause skin damage and is why it is the major contributor to brown spots, sagging skin, and wrinkles. When applied daily, it also slows the appearance of fine lines and makes the under-eye area look young.

Hydrate Your Skin and Body

Hydrated skin is soft, plump and resilient. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking enough water, and use hydrating eye creams so your skin doesn’t look dry and fragile, which in turn amplifies the power of wrinkles.

Wear Sunglasses Outdoors

Sunglasses block UV rays and reduce the need to squint, which prevents repetitive muscle movements that cause fine lines around the eyes.

Use Gentle Makeup Removal Techniques

Tugging and rubbing while removing makeup can cause a reduction in the skin elasticity. Gentle washing keeps the under-eye region firmer and less likely to develop wrinkles.

Use Eye Creams that Contain Active Ingredients

Ingredients like retinol, peptides, and hyaluronic acid all help to boost collagen, lock in hydration, and refine your skin’s texture, which means they lower the chance of you forming early wrinkles.

Maintain a Healthy Diet

Antioxidants, Vitamins, and healthy fats nourish the production of collagen and fight against oxidative stress, working together to keep the delicate skin under your eyes firm and youthful.

Food For Youthful Eyes

How does diet affect under eye wrinkle prevention?

A good diet contains vital nutrients such as antioxidants, vitamins, and healthy fats, which help with collagen production and skin recovery. This keeps the strength and elasticity of under-eye skin, and delays the aging in young people.

Get Enough Sleep

In deep sleep, your body repairs skin cells and increases collagen penetration. Sleep deprivation interferes with these functions, causing wrinkles to form around the eyes more quickly.

Quit Smoking

Preserve your skin health, free from toxins.

Smoking limits blood flow and robs skin of oxygen and nutrients; collagen damage from smoking makes undereye wrinkles show up sooner and look more severe.