Causes

• There are many factors that create wrinkles around the eyes, the most common being naturally aging skin. As the skin ages, collagen begins to break down and skin loses its ability to stay firm, leading to fine lines and wrinkles among other aging signs, such as dark circles or spots. Environmental factors such as smoking and sun exposure also cause skin to break down, leading to wrinkles around the eyes and mouth.
  
  Many women experience wrinkles around the eye after years of tugging and pulling on the skin, whether to apply makeup such as eyeliner or even insert contact lenses. The constant pulling and tugging motion increases the risk of losing valuable elasticity in the eye area. The skin around the eye does not supply enough oil to keep the skin supple, so it is more prone to wrinkles than other parts of the body.
  
  

Prevention

• Basic wrinkle care for eyes involves the use of anti-aging lotions and eye creams. Lotions and eye serums should be used early on in adult life to prevent wrinkles from becoming too deep or prominent. Drinking plenty of water, at least 64 oz. each day, will help the body retain valuable moisture to supply organs and the skin with the elasticity it needs to stay wrinkle free and firm.
  
  Avoid smoking at any cost to keep skin looking fresh and young. Nicotine in cigarettes causes blood vessels in the face to constrict, especially around thin areas like the eye. Thin blood vessels make it harder for valuable nutrients to be supplied to the skin, increasing the risk for collagen breakdown.
  
  Apply an SPF of 30 or higher before going out into the sun, to avoid ultraviolet rays from damaging the skin. Sun damage is one of the most common causes of premature aging, and is also responsible for spot and splotchy pigmentation on the face. When going outside, be sure to wear sunglasses to reduce the glare from the eyes, as well as prevent squinting, which increases small lines and wrinkles over time.
  
  

Treatment

• Apply an eye cream to the skin around the eyes on a daily basis to prevent wrinkles from getting too deep, or from forming at all. Despite a lack of oil in the eye region, choose an eye serum or cream that is oil free to prevent build up in pores and glands around the eye. Oily creams also seep into the eye, creating a problem for those who wear contacts.
  
  After applying eye cream each day, follow up with a facial moisturizer that contains an SPF for added protection. Facial moisturizer will create soft and firm skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and preventing new lines from appearing.