Why Our Skin Wrinkles

Skin is essentially made up of three layers. The epidermis or outermost layer helps our skin hold in moisture and oil. The dermis, which lies under the epidermis, makes up 90% of the thickness of our skin. The dermis contains collagen and elastin, two types of proteins that give our skin its strength and elasticity. The fat layer, which lies under the epidermis and dermis, serves to insulate and protect our inner organs and acts as a sort of cushion that helps keep the skin plump and smooth.

Our facial skin tends to show signs of aging faster than the skin on the rest of the body due to external factors, such as:

• sun exposure

• cigarette smoking (inhaled or secondhand)

• environmental toxins

• a low-nutrient diet, especially one lacking in vitamins A, C, E and folic acid

• excess alcohol consumption

• stress

• harsh soaps or detergent-based moisturizers

• sleep deprivation

The prime culprit: the sun. Wrinkles are formed as the sun breaks down collagen or the elasticity of the skin. Compounding the impact of the sun is the fact that with age (an internal factor) our body’s ability to repair itself slows down considerably. The skin around the eyes is particularly susceptible because it is thinner and more delicate than the rest of the face and is ground zero for sun damage. However, antioxidants like alpha lipoic acid can repair the skin, thus improving or erasing a wrinkle. This is good because with proper care, we can have wrinkle-free skin in our 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond.

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Get Rid of Eye Wrinkles Naturally

Eye wrinkles are not the inevitable result of growing older. Wrinkle-free skin begins with healthy habits. And despite the use of skin care products - creams, gels and gentle soaps - smoking, drinking too much alcohol, poor diet, failure to get enough sleep and not taking essential vitamins will cause your skin to suffer dearly.

The media, through magazine articles, infomercials and the like, often turn to surgical procedures such as laser treatments, face-lifts and dermabrasions (surgical scraping) as the solution to get rid of eye wrinkles. However, laser treatments can cause scarring and uneven pigment problems, particularly for people with dark or even pale brown skin. Face-lifts can produce a tight, artificial effect.

Alternatively, a cosmeceutical program (a combination cosmetic and pharmaceutical product) such as anti-wrinkle cream and sunscreen can achieve desired results. Cosmeceuticals are gentle, all-natural and noninvasive. By combining them with healthy living habits, you can achieve wrinkle-free skin.

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