As you may know, the eyes can reveal your age since it’s the first area on your face that shows signs of aging. The eye area is more delicate and fragile because the skin there is thinner than elsewhere. It also consists of less collagen, sebaceous glands, and sweats glands, which also contributes to premature wrinkles. There are other factors such as puffiness and dark under-eye circles that may make you look older, but we’re going to focus on wrinkles and how to get rid of them. Well, you technically can’t get rid of wrinkles, but there are things that you can do to minimize the appearance.

Wrinkles occur when collagen, the main protein in your skin tissue that provides structure, breaks down due to exposure to harmful UV rays and environmental pollutants. Repetitive movements and facial expressions also play a role in the cause of fine lines.

Under-eye wrinkles are inevitable as you age. There are several options to treat wrinkles around the eyes.

Topicals

Use a moisturizer or serum high in hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and retinol. These ingredients help to plump up the skin and increase collagen production, which we mentioned provides structure to the epidermis.

Murad Resurgence Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum

Botox

Botox is a popular procedure because it is effective and provides quick results with little downtime. Botox works by injecting botulinum toxin into the muscle. It blocks signals from the nerves to the muscle causing wrinkles to relax and softens them. Unfortunately, the treatment is temporary and is expensive.

Micro-needling

Also known as derma rolling, this procedure stimulates collagen production by puncturing tiny holes into the skin. The idea behind this treatment is that it causes damage to the surface to create new skin. Results are noticeable in about 4-6 weeks. Micro-needling is not ideal for those with sensitive skin.

Lasers

This procedure is a little more invasive, but the results are remarkable. It has a similar concept as microneedling where trauma to the epidermis leads to new collagen. Laser resurfacing feels like a hot rubber band snapping over your face causing damage to your skin. The treatment leaves the skin looking sunburned and is rough in texture for about a week or two but is noticeably younger once it has healed.