What Causes Wrinkles Under Eyes?

3. Repeated Facial Movements

Another possible cause of fine lines and wrinkles is repeated facial movements. For example, if you do a lot of squinting in order to see a screen clearly or when reading a book, you’re more likely to start noticing crow’s feet and other lines around your eyes.

4. Genetics

You can also add DNA to the list of causes of wrinkles under eyes. Some people are just born with a genetic predisposition to wrinkles, and if your parents and grandparents have many wrinkles below their eyes, you’re likely to follow the same path.

5. Smoking and Alcohol

There are also plenty of diet and lifestyle factors that can influence your chances of getting wrinkles under the eyes. Studies have shown that smokers and frequent drinkers of alcohol are more likely to have wrinkles, as smoking, in particular, causes oxidative damage to the skin.

6. Lack of Sleep

Sleep is so important for the health of your mind, body, and your skin, too. It’s during sleep that the body takes the time to repair damages and rejuvenate new cells to replace the old ones. If you don’t get much sleep, your skin may appear tired and worn out, leading to earlier development of wrinkles.

7. Environmental Factors

You may also find that the environmental conditions around you make your skin more likely to develop wrinkles and fine lines, especially in areas where the skin is already quite thin and delicate, like under the eyes. Worrying environmental conditions include dry conditions, strong winds, low humidity, and high levels of pollution.

Types of Under Eye Wrinkles

So, we've looked at what can cause wrinkles under eyes, but it’s also worth noting that not all under-eye wrinkles are the same. There are actually two different types of wrinkles below the eyes: static and dynamic. It's useful to understand the difference between these two varieties, and here are some brief definitions to help you:

1. Static Wrinkles

Static under-eye wrinkles are wrinkles that appear all the time and aren't related to muscle movement. Even when your facial muscles are resting, these lines are present, and they're most commonly caused by lifestyle and environmental factors, along with the natural aging process.

2. Dynamic Wrinkles

Dynamic under-eye wrinkles are related to movements of facial muscles and only appear when you make certain movements or expressions, like smiling or frowning, for example. These kinds of wrinkles, which can include crow's feet, tend to appear over time due to those repeated muscle movements stretching the skin.

Top Under Eye Wrinkle Treatments

We’ve looked at some of the key causes of wrinkles under eyes, but what can you actually do about them? Or do you simply have to accept these wrinkles as a natural part of life, with no means of making them appear less prominent or making them fade away a little?

Well, the good news is that, with the right skincare routine, including our Advanced Body Repair Treatment Ultra, and careful focus on your under-eye area, it’s perfectly possible to smooth out some of those wrinkles and fine lines. Here are a few tricks to help you:

• Cleansing - One of the best ways to make any part of your face look smoother, firmer, and stronger is to cleanse and scrub the skin properly. Crepe Erase’s Refining Facial Scrub is our recommendation, exfoliating old, dead cells and leaving healthier, smoother cells free to breathe.
• Under Eye Wrinkle Cream - Anyone wanting to improve the appearance of the skin under their eyes should also invest in a good quality eye cream, like Flaw-Fix® Eye Cream. This cream absorbs and rejuvenates the delicate skin under the eyes, easing puffiness and reducing the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Facial Treatment - You can also make the most of facial treatments, like Restorative Facial Treatment from Crepe Erase. Powered with natural ingredients like olive oil and cocoa butter, this treatment can smooth and soften the skin and ease wrinkles.

So, if you’re tired of wrinkles under the eyes, take a stand with nourishing skincare solutions from Crepe Erase. You can also make lifestyle changes to see even more visible results, like eating healthier, staying hydrated, and protecting your skin on sunny days.