Despite the fact that many of us overlook the undereye area in our skincare routine, experts claim that it is the first area to exhibit signs of ageing. So it’s great that you’re already ahead of the game because the best anti-ageing strategy is preventative skincare.
Even while developing wrinkles beneath your eyes as you age is a normal, entirely natural component of ageing, you can take measures to lessen them by including anti-wrinkle eye products in your skincare routine and by adopting preventive lifestyle practices.
Ingredients in skincare products for anti-ageing
Retinol
The proper chemicals must be used in products that target the eye area. Retinol, which we’ve discussed countless times and is the key active component advertised in the vast majority of anti-ageing creams, is your best bet for preventing undereye wrinkles. This uncontested anti-ageing champion will increase the collagen production in your skin, giving your complexion a firmer appearance overall.
Vitamin C
If your problem is dark circles, search for an eye cream containing vitamin C. Oxidative stress, which is a significant factor in ageing and pigmentation, is produced by things like sunlight, blue light, and plain everyday life. Vitamin C and other antioxidants work to combat free radicals and support the skin’s natural renewal cycle, which brightens the area beneath the eyes.
SPF
Speaking of sunshine, always remember to use SPF before going outside if you want to reduce the appearance of ageing—yes, even beneath your eyes. UV radiation can damage skin, decrease its suppleness, increase melanin production, and speed up the ageing process.
Even if you don’t really need to buy a special sunscreen just for your under eyes, it doesn’t harm to hunt for one that does.
Yes, you can combine retinol, sunscreen, and vitamin C. Retinol concentrates on quickening skin cell turnover and treating ageing symptoms like fine lines, while vitamin C and sunscreen together enhance skin protection against sun damage.
Tips for preventing wrinkles under the eyes
Facial exercise
Some facial exercises, commonly known as “face yoga,” have been proven to be successful at increasing blood flow and firming the skin around your eyes. Face yoga is a sequence of facial massages designed to tone and exercise the facial muscles by moving and isolating them. Anyone can benefit from it, especially those who are afraid of botox and fillers.
Look to facial workouts suggested by a licensed esthetician or skincare expert for the finest outcomes. YouTube videos and apps make it simple to follow along if you’re unsure of the workouts to perform.
Above all, keep in mind that consistency is key to maximizing the advantages.
Exfoliate gently
There are conflicting views regarding this matter, so let’s settle it once and for all: Yes, you should exfoliate around your eyes, but avoid rubbing or using too much effort. It’s crucial to be extra cautious when treating a delicate area like the undereye area. Use gentle, chemical or physical exfoliants with very little pressure, then moisturize with a product that strengthens the skin barrier.
To genuinely remove the dryness and crepiness around the eye area and allow for the appearance of younger, plumper skin cells so your eye cream performs better, use light exfoliation.
Gently remove makeup
Simply said, the skin around your eyes is far more sensitive than other parts of your body. This means that while using an exfoliating loofah to scrub your body is acceptable, putting the same pressure on your eyes is not. It is harmful and unnecessary to scrub it with cotton pads and makeup-removing wipes or to rub it hard with your hands.
Most doctors advise using a cleansing balm for anti-ageing purposes. Gently massage the balm in circular motions, and as the makeup begins to dissolve, rinse away the milky texture with warm water.
Purchase silk pillows and masks for the eyes
Your face and décolletage may become wrinkled as a result of side sleeping. The shearing forces produced by skin movement against the pillow during sleep are a significant contributor to ageing.
You might not believe that this is substantial enough to really affect your eyes overnight, but if you compound it by the number of years you spend sleeping, you can see how it might hasten to age.
Try investing in a silk or satin pillowcase or a silk eye mask if you frequently turn to your side while you sleep to avoid skin chafing and lessen these side effects.
