Settling in the corners of the eyes and marking the gaze, crow's feet appear one day without warning in the mirror's reflection. Particularly visible when we smile or frown, these small expression lines, the very first signs of aging, do not appear on this area of the face by chance. While skin aging is a normal and natural phenomenon, the good news is that it is possible to slow it down and enhance it.
The eye contour, an area like no other
The eye area is extremely stressed. Without realizing it because it's a natural, involuntary, and ultra-fast reflex, we blink 15 to 20 times per minute, or nearly 30,000 times per day! Blinking our eyelids helps distribute tear fluid evenly across the entire surface of the eye to clean it and prevent it from drying out. Thanks to a constant back-and-forth of contraction and relaxation by all of its muscles, the eye area also translates some of our facial expressions and reflects our emotions. All these varied and numerous movements of blinking, frowning, widening, and even wrinkling end up marking the skin.
Furthermore, the skin around the eyes is thinner than the skin on the rest of the face. This area is therefore poorer in sebaceous glands and the skin's protective barrier is more vulnerable. Less well protected against external aggressions, the eye area requires special attention.
Why do wrinkles form around the eyes?
With age, regardless of skin type, cell renewal slows down and metabolic activity deteriorates. As a result, the synthesis of certain molecules such as elastin, collagen, and hyaluronic acid is reduced. The loss of hyaluronic acid in the skin weakens the hydrolipidic film, which becomes more permeable to external aggressions. Skin tissue thins and loses its substance, skin tone drops, and wrinkles begin to crease the face. Hyaluronic acid therefore acts directly on the appearance of wrinkles and skin aging. It is important to note that certain external factors such as smoking, poor lifestyle, lack of hydration, or prolonged and unprotected exposure to ultraviolet rays can also accelerate the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines around the eye.
How to smooth the eye contour?
Of course, stopping smiling or being expressive isn't the way to prevent wrinkles. While stopping skin aging with a magic wand isn't an option, it is possible to support it with kindness to experience aging in a harmonious way.
Compensate for the loss of hyaluronic acid in the skin
Hyaluronic acid behaves like a sponge. It can retain up to 1,000 times its weight in water, which it holds deep within the skin to maintain its moisture balance. When hyaluronic acid's molecular weight is low, it is able to penetrate deep into the inner layers of the skin. When, on the other hand, its molecular weight is high, it acts on the surface of the epidermis. Hyaluronic acid boosts cell proliferation, increases skin resilience, smooths wrinkles and fine lines, and provides a fresher, more even complexion. It strengthens the protective barrier of the hydrolipidic film and makes it more robust against daily aggressions.
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