Crow's feet is a term used to describe the pattern of skin wrinkling that appears at the corner of your eyes. Laugh lines is a common synonym for crow's feet. As you age, the skin around your eyes loses some of its elasticity and padding of fat, which leads to wrinkles. Sun exposure and smoking can also accelerate the development of crow's feet. Protecting yourself from the sun and cosmetic products and procedures can help fix crow's feet.
Step 1
Apply anti-aging creams that contain glycolic or alpha-hydroxy acids to your crow's feet to minimize their appearance. Margaret Weiss, M.D., a Johns Hopkins dermatologist, explains that products of this kind may be able to reverse some signs of aging by moisturizing dry skin and promoting sloughing of wrinkled skin cells.
Anti-aging products vary in strength and effectiveness; check with your doctor to determine if the active ingredients are safe for you to use.
Step 2
Protect your eyes from the sun to prevent further occurrences of crow's feet. Overexposure to the sun can age your skin prematurely and causes a breakdown of the collagen and elastin that supports your skin, which makes your skin look wrinkled and creased.
Wear sunglasses, sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face, specifically the area near your eyes, when you are outdoors. Wearing sunglasses will also cut down on squinting to avoid the sun in your eyes. Squinting is another cause of crow's feet.
Step 3
Stop smoking to fix your crow's feet problem. MedlinePlus explains that smoking dries out your skin and, like the sun, can age your appearance ahead of your years. Your doctor can recommend a safe and effective smoking cessation program if you need help with your addiction.
Step 4
Opt for cosmetic procedures to fix crow's feet that do not respond to lifestyle adjustments and make you self-conscious about your appearance. Procedures such as microdermabrasion or a facelift remove the wrinkled portions of skin near your eyes and smooth out your skin's appearance, but they can be painful and carry a risk of infection. Cosmetic surgery and similar treatments are not usually covered by insurance.
Things You'll Need
- Anti-aging creams
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Hat
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