Finding the right anti-ageing eye cream can mean the difference between pronounced crow’s feet and subtle laughter lines. We explain how to help minimise the appearance of lines under the eyes and introduce you to our best eye cream for wrinkles.
What causes wrinkles under the eyes?
Ageing
The skin grows thinner and loses elasticity with age (as collagen and fat levels naturally deplete), causing wrinkles to appear. As the skin around the eyes is thinner than the rest of the face, fine lines often appear around the eyes first.
Sun damage and environmental stressors
UV rays can break down the collagen in the skin, causing fine lines. Environmental stressors can also damage the skin barrier, resulting in premature wrinkles.
Dehydrated skin
Dehydrated skin is a skin condition triggered by a lack of water. Skin often feels tight and flaky, while fine lines look more pronounced, particularly around the eyes.
Facial movements
Repetitive facial movements (frowning, smiling and squinting) can cause lines to appear prematurely under the eyes.
How to help reduce the appearance of lines under the eyes
Apply Hyaluronic Acid daily
The key to plump, hydrated and youthful-looking skin, hyaluronic acid is a powerful humectant that helps replenish moisture levels and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
No7 Hydraluminous Eye Hydrator visibly awakens tired looking eyes, Skin around the eyes feels instantly moisturised. Powered by 1% Hyaluronic Acid, No7 Hydraluminous Eye gel hydrates to visibly awaken tired looking eyes and leave under eye skin feeling refreshed and moisturised.
Formulated to bind water to the skin, this eye gel restores moisture for instant and all day hydration.
The water-gel formula absorbs quickly into the skin, with a weightless feel, to soothe and smooth fine lines around eyes caused by skin dryness.