The area around the eyes is very prone to
getting wrinkles. Before we recommend any remedial actions on how to combat
wrinkles around the eyes, why don’t we have a look at the causes that are
responsible in causing them?
Aging – our skin is elastic and it regains its original form after muscle
contraction without forming wrinkles. However, as we age, our skin gradually
loses some of its elasticity and wrinkle lines begin to form.
Sun
exposure – over exposure to the sun dries our skin
and damages the supporting structures underlying the skin. This causes an
increase in the skin laxity and wrinkles formation.
Smoking – smoking exposes the skin to oxidative stress which damages its
collagen and elastin. It also constricts the blood vessels over the skin,
decreasing perfusion and hydration over the affected areas. This causes dull
looking skin apart from wrinkle formation.
Dehydration
– our skin
needs to be well hydrated. Apart from drinking plenty of clear water, we need to
make sure that the skin is well hydrated via external application of
moisturizers and eye creams.
While
aging is not modifiable, the other three are. Religious application of
sunscreen, avoidance of over-exposure to the sun and cessation of smoking will do a
great deal in preventing wrinkles around the eyes. Also don’t forget the eye
care regime!
