Under Eye Wrinkles

Baggy eyes and dark circles are well-known signs of being tired. Sleep deprivation can lead to several unflattering symptoms, including:¹

• Dark circles
• Inflamed eyelids
• Drooping eyelids
• Fine lines and wrinkles

Inflammation itself can further contribute to under-eye wrinkles. Make sure you are getting adequate sleep every night so you feel well-rested, and your eyes will perk up.

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UV rays, both UVA and UVB, can break down skin proteins and trigger an inflammatory reaction. When you sustain a sunburn, reactive oxygen species are created which can further damage your skin cells and support structures.² If you are going out into the sun, wear sunglasses or a broad-brimmed hat to shield your eyes and use a zinc or titanium-based sunscreen on your face. If you do get a sunburn, use an after-sun lotion to help manage the resulting inflammation.

Our Recommendation: Babo Botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen | SPF 30 | Fragrance Free

Proper hydration keeps your skin healthy and flexible. Loss of your skin’s moisture barrier can lead to damage to your skin’s proteins. This in turn can cause skin reactions like dermatitis and flaky skin, and can make wrinkles around your eyes worse. Improving your skin’s moisture content with a moisturizing cream or lotion can reduce wrinkles around your eyes.³

The skin around your eyes is especially thin and sensitive. Make sure you use a moisturizer that is intended for face use, and doesn’t contain harsh chemicals or ingredients that can clog pores and cause acne.

Recommended: Clean beauty brand Tata Harper Moisturizer

Antioxidants are essential in the fight against skin aging. They remove oxygen radicals that can cause damage and inflammation. Other ingredients reduce inflammatory biomarkers. Anti-inflammatory compounds and antioxidants can be taken orally as supplements or included in topical skin care products like facial moisturizers and cleansers.

• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)²
• Vitamin E (tocopherols)
• Selenium
• Aloe vera
• Rose water⁴
• Tea tree oil
• Astaxanthin
• Fucus extract⁵
• Rutin (found in citrus fruits)^{2, 6}

Dermatology clinics and some spas offer some anti-wrinkle services that can be more effective than standard home-care options. These are typically more invasive techniques or use medications that need to be regulated by medical professionals.

Clinical services you can use to reduce under-eye wrinkles include:

• Hyaluronic acid (HA) or collagen injections^{8, 9}
  • Plumps up skin and promotes new skin growth
• Botox injections¹⁰
  • Uses a low-dose neurotoxin to paralyze muscles under your eyelids
• Microdermabrasion
  • Sands down top layer of skin to smooth and promote new skin growth
• Microneedling
  • Typically uses longer needles than home-use dermarollers
  • Sometimes also involves applying growth factors afterwards
• Platelet-rich plasma injection¹¹
• Intense focused ultrasound treatment¹²
• Laser skin resurfacing
• Cosmetic surgery¹³