Wrinkles occur naturally around the eyes as we age, and they’re a part of the natural aging process. Environmental factors and personal habits are also major contributors to sudden skin changes. The good news is that there are steps you can take to prevent them from putting a wrinkle in your life! Read on…
#1 – Use a strong SPF cream
Don’t take any chances: UV radiation is the most common–and most dangerous–contributor to under eye wrinkles.
#2 – Wear hats
Covering your face with a baseball cap or a sun hat will go a long way in protecting your eyes from direct UV exposure.
#3 – Wear sunglasses
This preventive tip is an absolute must! Not only will quality sunglasses block the major part of UV radiation, it will also stop you from squinting and frowning. Probably the best investment you can make to prevent under eye wrinkles if you frequent sunny areas.
#4 – Keep your skin moisturized
While we fall for excessive “collagen cream” remedies–simply because collagen molecules on their own are too large to be absorbed via the skin–keeping your skin moist is a good idea at all times. In addition to creams containing collagen, Aloe Vera, honey and lemon are historically shown to have tremendous anti-aging effects.
#5 – Sleep on your back
We know how hard changing your sleeping habits–or any habits, for that matter–can be. But if by any chance you can retrain yourself to sleep on your back, your eye skin will be very thankful in the long run.
#6 – Stop or reduce smoking
There’s no other way to put it: the more you smoke, the more the nicotine and other 4,000 harmful chemicals will impact the way your skin ages.
#7 – Move to a less polluted location
While still in the early stages, new air pollution studies have found that PMs and NO2 have a significant and lasting impact on our skin. While living downtown may provide logistical advantages, it will take a toll on your under eye skin.
#8 – Get a special pillow to sleep on your belly
Special anti-aging pillows are available in the market that allow you to sleep on your belly without putting any pressure on the skin of your eyes. There are special anti-aging pillows on the market that allow you to sleep on your belly without putting any pressure on your eye skin.
#9 – Tighten the skin around your eyes with facial exercises
“Facial yoga”, as it’s called by some, can be an effective way to tighten the skin under your eyes. The research is still very limited, but there is no reason to believe that the exercises could be harmful to your eyes.
#10 – Treat allergy symptoms
Allergies can often be at the root of the inflammation that occurs around your eyes. The symptoms of watering, rubbing, and scratching can make the eyes red and leave the surrounding skin feeling dry. Taking the proper medication to treat your symptoms can help your face look more relaxed and protect the skin under your eyes in the long run.
#11 – Exfoliate your skin gently
Promote new cell growth under your eyes with gentle exfoliation, using specific products formulated to exfoliate the skin and allow you to massage the area beneath your eyes.
#12 – Establish a healthy diet
Skin care products often contain vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin E. Make an effort to add foods to your diet that are abundant in these vitamins. It’s a great way to enable your skin and body to generate healthy new cells. There’s a strong belief that a healthy diet and firm, young-looking skin are closely connected. Some suggestions for foods that will enhance your diet and boost your vitamin intake include carrots, pumpkin, and colorful citrus fruits.
#13 – Dry Brush Your Face
You can help prevent wrinkles under your eyes and elsewhere with “dry brushing”, a holistic technique that involves using a soft-bristled brush and moving it slowly across your face. The movement along the lymphatic channels encourages drainage in the body to improve circulation.
#14 – Fix fine lines with injectables and lasers
Smooth out wrinkles with micro amounts of Botox before they can settle in permanently with lasers such as Fraxel that help build up collagen and treat wrinkles by smoothing them out. The appearance of wrinkles can also be smoothed out with the help of hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm.
#15 – Stimulate collagen with in-office treatments
Microneedling that contains platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or radio frequency that can remodel collagen and elastin are two treatments that can increase blood flow and help restore collagen and elastin to the skin.
When it comes to taking care of your skin using non-invasive procedures, Aristocrat Plastic Surgery & MedAesthetics is here to help you. We provide a private and luxurious setting that bridges the gap between the medical profession and the spa experience to deliver the finest non-invasive treatments to help your skin look younger, fresher, and wrinkle-free.