Crow's feet wrinkles are wrinkles that are located around the eyes. Also called smile lines, it may happen that we prefer to fade them! How to do it? We tell you everything.

Crow's feet wrinkles, also known as smile lines or more scientifically periocular wrinkles, are wrinkles that form around the eyes, more specifically at the outer corners of the eyes. They get their name from their resemblance to the prints left by a goose's feet when it walks...

Why do we get crow's feet?

Much like wrinkles around the mouth , crow's feet are primarily caused by the skin's natural aging process, combined with other factors such as sun exposure, smoking, stress, and repeated facial expressions. The skin around the eyes is particularly delicate and prone to fine lines and wrinkles due to its thinness and lack of oil glands. Crow's feet can appear as early as age 30, but their appearance typically intensifies over time. They are characterized by fine radial lines that extend from the outer corners of the eyes toward the temples. These lines can be more pronounced when a person smiles or squints (hence their nickname smile lines).

Generally speaking, these crow's feet are considered a natural sign of aging and facial expression, some people accept them as a distinctive feature. Others perceive them as undesirable and prefer to be able to get rid of them, or at least, fade them. As with (almost) any aesthetic problem, there are solutions to reduce their appearance, including topical treatments, non-invasive cosmetic interventions and surgical procedures, depending on the degree of appearance of the wrinkles and the personal preferences of each person.

How to get rid of crow's feet?

There are several solutions available to those who want to get rid of crow's feet. In addition to adopting a healthy lifestyle (regular and intense hydration, healthy and varied diet, etc.), here are some tips to apply if you are one of those who no longer want to see these little traces of expression at the corner of your eyes!

With good skin care:

• • Moisturize: adapt your beauty routine and use a hydrating eye contour serum to nourish and hydrate the delicate skin around the eyes. Also opt for a good moisturizer that will hydrate and nourish the skin of the face in a global way. A little tip, apply your eye contour care by lightly tapping so that they penetrate the tissues effectively.
  • Protect: Apply a sunscreen with a high protection factor to prevent damage caused by UV rays, which can accelerate skin aging, especially around the eyes.
  • Bring the right stuff: Use products that contain antioxidants like vitamin C to help protect skin from free radical damage.
  • We massage: with precise gestures that we borrow from facial yoga, we help the skin to relax and regenerate to fade crow's feet! Several tutorials are online to help you in this process. If you are looking for a more practical guide then, many books have been published on the subject.

Use so-called topical treatments:

• • Retinoids: Creams containing retinoids can help stimulate collagen production, improving the appearance of wrinkles.
  • Peptides: Look for products that contain peptides, which can help strengthen skin structure and reduce wrinkles.
  • Hyaluronic Acid: Creams containing hyaluronic acid can hydrate the skin and give it a smoother appearance.

Choosing non-invasive cosmetic treatments:

• • Botox Injections: Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections are a popular treatment to reduce the appearance and occurrence of expression lines or crow's feet. Botox temporarily inhibits muscle contractions, thereby smoothing out wrinkles.
  • Dermal fillers: Injections of hyaluronic acid or other fillers are a popular wrinkle treatment. They can be used to fill in wrinkles and restore lost volume, reducing the appearance of crow's feet.

Opting for surgical procedures:

• • Blepharoplasty: Surgical blepharoplasty may be considered to remove excess skin and tighten the muscles around the eyes, which can reduce the appearance of crow's feet wrinkles that appear in the outer corner of the eyes.
  • Facelift: If crow's feet are associated with general sagging of the facial skin, a facelift may be considered to rejuvenate the overall appearance.

It is essential to consult with a dermatologist or qualified cosmetic surgeon to assess your specific needs and discuss the options best suited to your situation. Treatment results vary from person to person, and it is important to have realistic expectations about possible outcomes.