Crow’s Feet

Crow’s Feet
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What Are Crow’s Feet on Eyes?
Several factors cause crow's feet to develop around the eyes. As we get older, our skin loses collagen and elastin -- the two proteins responsible for keeping skin plump, supple, and elastic. Combine this with the delicate skin around the eyes that is more vulnerable to environmental stressors like pollution and sun exposure. Most people tend to notice crow's feet by their early 30s when natural fat levels beneath the skin get thinner -- although they can develop as early as your 20s.
In addition, another reason why crow's feet are some of the first wrinkles to form is because of the dearth of oil glands around the eye and the relative thinness of the skin. Free radical damage and hormone fluctuations can also reduce elasticity around the orbital area, making it less resilient or able to bounce back to its original state.
All facial expressions will eventually contribute to lines and wrinkles, and the outer eye area is no exception.
While it’s impossible to avoid making any facial expressions at all, you should be cognizant of how much you furrow your brow or squint your eyes. Even the way you sleep at night can contribute to the appearance of crow’s feet around your eyes -- this is especially true if you consistently sleep on your stomach as this can cause lines and creases to develop on your face.
And while crow's feet wrinkles may be a natural part of getting older, there are several ways to minimize their appearance and prevent these creases from deepening.
Preventing and Treating Crow’s Feet

Everyone will get them at some point in their lives, but that point doesn’t have to be right now! Thankfully, there are things you can do to prevent and treat the appearance of crow’s feet around your eyes. Here are some tips to help prevent them from developing prematurely:
Limit sun exposure: While the sun can benefit the body in several ways as a source of Vitamin D, it can also damage the body if you’re not careful. In fact, the sun’s rays are so strong that they can cause damage in just a short period of time. This is especially true if you live in an area with a particularly high UV index. As a result, experts recommend that you avoid periods of sun exposure when the sun is at its strongest -- between the hours of ten in the morning and four in the afternoon.
Protect your eyes: It’s nearly impossible to avoid all levels of sun exposure, but there are ways that you can protect your eyes from the effects of exposure. For starters, you should always wear sun protection with at least SPF 30. Many people tend to skip sunscreen application around the eye area. After all, who wants to deal with getting sunscreen in their eyes? However, this avoidance could be damaging to your skin. There are sunscreen products out there that are gentle enough to be used around the eyes. We particularly like stick varieties that make the application process easier and more precise. In addition to wearing sunscreen, you can protect your eyes from the sun by wearing polarized or UV protective sunglasses to prevent squinting and block damaging rays.
Stay hydrated: Dehydration can enhance the appearance of your crow’s feet as your body and skin both need hydration to look and feel their best. Medical professionals recommend consuming about four to six cups of water every day as a baseline. Of course, you should consume additional fluids if you’re going to be expending sweat through exercise.
Healthy skin diet: Just as hydration can benefit the skin, diet can too. You should eat plenty of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables and foods that are high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Additionally, you should avoid eating large amounts of foods with sugars, salts, preservatives, unhealthy fats, oils, and dairy contents.
Skincare: The appearance of your crow’s feet could be improved through your skincare routine and products. Use creams and serums with skin-quenching ingredients to help fill in these lines and minimize their appearance.
With so many different eye creams out there, it can be hard to know what to look for in an effective and beneficial product. Look for an eye cream for crow's feet with active ingredients known to improve elasticity, plump fine lines, protect against oxidative stress, and accelerate collagen production. Some powerhouse actives include:
Hyaluronic acid: Hydrates by attracting and binding water to cells
Peptides: Trigger collagen production to smooth wrinkles
Antioxidants: Protect against photodamage and hydrate, examples include green tea extract and Vitamin C
Vitamin A: Retinoids stimulate cell renewal and thicken the skin
In addition to lifestyle factors and skincare products, there are cosmetic treatments for crow’s feet that can be performed by a medical professional for noticable results. Unfortunately, many of these treatments may be a bit invasive, expensive, and time-consuming.
Overall, you should consider the pros and cons of each treatment option before committing.
Here are some of the cosmetic treatments that can improve the appearance of crow’s feet:
Fillers: Fillers that contain hyaluronic acid are able to fill in your crow’s feet lines with this hydrating substance.
Botox: Injections that paralyze the facial muscles allow your skin to work to fill in your existing crow’s feet.
Laser treatments: Light treatments stimulate the production of collagen and elastin deep within the skin by heating it up.
Proven Ingredients for Crow’s Feet and Wrinkles
When it comes to preventing crow's feet or diminishing their appearance,there is no cookie- cutter solution. Perhaps you’ve tried all the trendycreams and other products with no results to show for all your time and money.Before you head out to the store yet again to scour the shelves for anotherproduct to try, you should know that there’s a better way to treat yourskin concerns.
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After taking our skin quiz, you will be matched with a beneficial andeffective formula that can help improve the appearance of crow’s feet as wellas tackle any other skin concerns that you’re dealing with. You will receive acleanser, moisturizer, and night cream as a part of your PROVEN regimen. Thissimple routine will be easy to implement and follow, only improving thequality and likelihood of your results.