If you want to prevent eye wrinkles, and keep that youthful, vibrant look, making a few adjustments in your normal routine can help you protect yourself from this telltale sign of aging. The biggest cause of skin wrinkles all over your body and including around your eyes is exposure to the harmful rays of the sun. Repeated exposure gradually destroys the collagen and elastin that resides below your thin and very sensitive skin layers. Both men and women are susceptible to this damage. By wearing large sunglasses, hats with brims, and applying sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going outside, you can at least fight back and protect your eyes from sun damage.
You can also prevent eye wrinkles by trying not to squint so much. Good sunglasses reduce the glare of the sun on your eyes, but some people just tend to squint because it has become a habit. Check yourself in the mirror and ask your friends to prompt you if they catch you scrunching up your eyes. You may need to retrain yourself to keep your eyes open. Learning to sleep on your back, if you don’t already is important because this position prevents the pillow surface from pressuring or rubbing against your eyes.
To further prevent eye wrinkles, you need to remember that your skin needs to be continually moisturized. Drinking water will help you do this from the inside out. Using a good moisturizer will also help keep this sensitive area hydrated. Try to avoid any product that is full of chemicals or toxins, or you may be defeating your purpose. When applying any cream to your eyes or removing make-up remember to be very gentle. No rubbing, scratching, or pressing allowed if you want to keep your eyes looking bright and youthful.
Even your diet can help you prevent eye wrinkles. In addition to lots of water, you should be eating fruits and vegetables and fish as much as three times a week. A daily multi-vitamin and omega 3 fish oil supplement can also be beneficial in firming the delicate skin around the eyes. Grape seed oil daily, vitamin E, and essential fatty acids are important for good skin care too. Gently apply natural, anti-oxidant creams at night when the body is focused on healing itself, and your eyes should look young and alert when you face the world in the morning.
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