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It’s all in the eyes – the first signs of ageing, we mean.
The truth is, the eye area will give away your age quicker than your choice between skinny jeans or bootleg pants.
Notice those crow’s feet at the outer corners of your eyes? These lines, also known as lateral canthal lines, form after some years of muscle contractions which enable you to blink and squint.
They are one of the cutaneous ageing signs, becoming visible from as early as your twenties (especially if you’ve skipped the SPF and had too much fun in the sun).
But it’s between the ages of 30 and 49 that most of us start to notice our temporary wrinkles and crinkles (dynamic wrinkles) becoming more permanent (static wrinkles).
The more you use these muscles, the sooner you’ll notice fine lines followed by wrinkles. The general downturn of collagen production, thinning of the skin, and loss of facial volume that goes hand-in-hand with each additional birthday candle don’t help matters, either.
That’s the bad news. The good news? There are products and treatments that deliver on their promises to keep this inevitable ageing at bay for a little while longer…
Those in the know like to say that wrinkle treatment should start as soon as one sees a crinkle developing: “when the wrinkles are still ‘soft’ because once these wrinkles become ingrained and ‘scar like’, they’re almost impossible to treat successfully”.
Indeed, prevention is always better than cure, which is why the aesthetics industry is now as focused on pre-juvenation instead of just rejuvenation.
With that in mind, there are several treatments available at Skin Renewal branches nationwide that deliver age-defying results, whether you’re a Gen Z on a quest to look 30 when you hit 40 or a Millennial/Gen X tired of looking older than you really are.
If you want to give crow’s feet the boot, you can – with Endymed Intensif RF Micro-Needling for deep, ingrained lines and wrinkles, or with the all-round solution for ageing eyes Endybleph, or even the future of hybrid injectables HArmonyCA or familiar ‘faces’ Juvederm, Botox and Dysport.
Skin Renewal also has a range of excellent age-busting eye creams. The delicate skin around the eye is very thin and sensitive, which means it requires very specific treatments to remodel elasticity and restore your skin’s collagen strength.
Lamelle Dermaheal Eye Regeneration Plus Cream – with regular use – ticks both the ‘elasticity’ and ‘collagen’ boxes thanks to its highly active Growth factors, which deliver visible results as fine lines gradually appear more subtle and wrinkles less severe.
SkinCeuticals A.G.E Eye Complex is a three-dimensional treatment that contains a unique combination of ingredients for not only the treatment of crow’s feet but dark circles and puffiness, too. Especially great for the delicate skin around the eyes, this hydration-rich cream contains optical diffusers, enhancing radiance around your eyes.
One day you’re spending your skin regime budget on a boozy brunch, and the next you’re furiously typing ‘how to get rid of crow’s feet’ in the search bar.
It happens to the best of us.
But whether you’re just noticing fine lines or are becoming increasingly self-conscious about deep-set wrinkles, the fact is, your eyes are the focal point of your face, and it’s important that you look at ways to pause the clock or even turn back time in the eye area sooner rather than later.
If you want to learn more, get hold of the aesthetic and medical professionals at Skin Renewal who are a call away.
Crow’s feet for who? Keep them on the crows only, please.