Ugly Eye Wrinkles: The Cause and Solution

 

 

Eye wrinkles can look old and yes even ugly.  But learning the cause is the first step to finding a solution.

 

Squinting

 

Crow's feet, in particular, are caused by squinting. You may be squinting because you forgot to wear your sunglasses, because you can't see well or because smoke is getting in your eyes. Whatever is causing you to squint could also cause you to have crow's feet.

 

Cigarette Smoking

 

Not only does the smoke make you squint. Cigarette smoke contains free radicals. Free radical damage is a major cause of wrinkling all over the face. As we age, there are fewer antioxidants to neutralize the free radicals. So, the smoke can quickly do damage.

 

Overexposure to the Sun

 

Overexposure to the sun is another cause of excessive free radical production and free radical damage. The area surrounding the eyes is particularly thin and delicate. It can be quickly damaged by overexposure to sunlight.

 

Irritating Skincare Products and Cosmetics

 

Many women wear makeup on their eyelashes and lids. A lot choose waterproof mascara, which is difficult to remove without a chemical cleanser. The chemicals in many makeup removers contain free radicals and/or stimulate increased production of the radicals. So, your eye makeup remover could eventually cause ugly eye wrinkles.