If you’re like most people, your eyelids are becoming puffier and more wrinkled as the years pass. The fatty tissue beneath your eyes, which supports the skin and keeps it plump and smooth, gradually begins to thin out with age, resulting in unsightly crow’s feet around your eyes that make you look exhausted or sad even if you feel happy on the inside. Luckily, there are natural ways to remove this sagging skin that won’t involve surgery and may not cost much.
Some basic skin care tips
There are some basic skincare tips that anyone can follow to smooth out and slow down wrinkles: Wear sunscreen daily. Use at least a broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher—and preferably SPF 50. Sunscreen should be a nonnegotiable part of your daily routine, so slap it on before you leave home each day, even if it’s just to walk to your mailbox. Don’t forget lips! Be diligent about reapplication, particularly when you’re in direct sunlight. Ideally, buy sunscreens that contain antioxidants such as vitamin C or E to protect skin from harmful free radicals generated by UV exposure. Consider using retinol products. Retinol is a form of vitamin A that helps thicken collagen fibers and make skin more plump and firm. Although prescription retinoids have proven benefits for aging skin, over-the-counter formulations also help with fine lines and wrinkles. Look for products with retinol 0.5%–2% or retinoic acid 0.025%–0.1%. Retinols may cause redness, flaking, peeling, burning, tingling or stinging during initial use; these side effects usually subside after two weeks as your skin adjusts to them.
Use Injectable Neurotoxin
Injectable neurotoxin from The Remedy Health + Wellness can help you look younger by preventing the formation of wrinkles around the eyes. Injectable neurotoxin can be used to treat vertical frown lines, but it’s also an option for horizontal frown lines above the eyes (known as crow’s feet). If you decide that you want to get Injectable neurotoxin injections for crows feet, make sure to speak to one of our qualified professionals at the office. We will take a look at your skin and recommend what treatment is best suited for you. Remember that even if you are in your early 20s, crow’s feet can start to appear due to repeated facial movements over time or simply genetics. Whatever your age, however, they should never be ignored!
Use Dermal fillers
These injections are used for reducing fine lines and wrinkles, creating volume in cheeks, or adding definition to lips. They involve injecting hyaluronic acid filler material into a specific area. Dermal fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm and Radiesse are made of hyaluronic acid (HA), which occurs naturally in your body’s connective tissue to keep skin supple and moisturized. Dermal fillers help plump up areas of your face that have lost volume over time. Some dermal fillers contain other substances such as calcium carbonate, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microspheres or animal products like collagen gel and fat harvested from animals. Be sure you know what is in each injection you receive. While there are many types of fillers on the market, they all fall into two categories: temporary and permanent. Temporary fillers dissolve after six months to a year and must be redone periodically to maintain results; more permanent ones last longer but may require more than one treatment to achieve desired results.
Maintaining Vitamin C levels in the body
Vitamin C is not only an essential vitamin, but it’s also a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants help prevent damage from free radicals and other environmental aggressors that can age skin prematurely. Aside from drinking enough water to hydrate your cells, there are many foods you can eat that provide Vitamin C, including citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits and lemons. Tomatoes and peppers have high Vitamin C levels as well. Other foods that have Vitamin C include broccoli, bell peppers (bell pepper juice is a popular home remedy for dark circles) and berries of all kinds. These foods not only boost your Vitamin C intake but also supply you with antioxidants other than Vitamin C itself. So if you’re looking to fight wrinkles around your eyes, these foods are a great place to start.
Additionally you may choose one of our IV Therapies to help maintain essential vitamins in your body. Read more about IV Therapy at The Remedy Health + Wellness by clicking here.
Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily
Although your eyes may not be able to tell you when you’re dehydrated, it’s important to stay hydrated because dehydration causes wrinkles by contracting collagen and elastin production. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day is essential if you want your skin to stay young looking and healthy. Consider adding cucumber slices or fresh mint leaves to each glass of water for added anti-aging properties. If making these ingredients part of your daily routine seems like too much effort, try infusing sparkling mineral water with fruit juice instead.
