How to Get Rid of Wrinkles Under Eyes

"I believe in hard work. It keeps the wrinkles out of the mind and spirit." ~ Helena Rubinstein

Doesn't matter in which context the writer wrote this quote, the point to keep in mind is that getting rid of wrinkles is not an easy job! It's definitely hard work at first, and then it's just a matter of getting the hang of easy and healthy living habits! Yes, you read that right! Wrinkles are bound to occur with age, but your lifestyle matters a lot in how early, or how badly will you allow wrinkles to attack your skin. The reasons could be many, from your diet to the daily exposure the mind to the stress and of the skin to the sun. From your lifestyle habits like smoking and drinking..., that's right, what seems good to you, isn't always good for your skin. The main reason behind occurrence of wrinkles is due to lack of collagen which makes the skin lose it's elasticity, making it more prone to under-eye wrinkles and dryness. So, how to get rid of wrinkles under eyes? Let's find out...

Lifestyle Practices to Get Rid of Under-eye Wrinkles

I believe that the way you look represents your lifestyle choices and way of living. Remember, your body is a reflection of how you have been treating it. Similarly, the wrinkles on your skin show how you have been keeping your skin, and trust me, it's all in your lifestyle. So, before we look into the remedies to cure your wrinkles, let us first look into how we should prevent their occurrence in the first place.

Wrinkles Mean Lack of Hydration
It's important for you to be healthy and well hydrated from within, to show it on the outside. Did you know that dehydration is one of the causes of wrinkles around the eyes? Drink lots of water (at least 12 glasses daily) and keep yourself well hydrated by consuming fresh fruit and vegetable juices.

No Smoking, Caffeine, and Alcohol
Quit drinking and smoking as it promotes the increase of wrinkles on the face by narrowing down the blood vessels under the layers of your skin. As mentioned earlier, it's due to lack of collagen that makes skin wrinkle prone. Smoking damages the elasticity and the collagen level in the skin. Alcohol too, dehydrates the skin and makes things worse by adding toxins in the body. This is the reason why people who drink and smoke have more wrinkles. Also, the intake of products containing caffeine like coffee, tea, and other beverages should be avoided.

Avoid Straining Your Eyes, They Are Sensitive!
Sleep for at least 7-8 hours a day, the more rest you give to your eyes, the more healthy they will look. Do not expose your skin under direct sun. The UV rays causes the collagen to break down and makes the skin more prone to wrinkles. Always use a sunscreen lotion which contains SPF and wear sunglasses to save the sensitive skin around your eyes and make it less prone to under eye wrinkles.

Eat Fresh to Look Fresh
Eat healthy foods enriched with a lot of vitamins and minerals. Eating blueberries would also be useful as these contain antioxidants to fight skin damage. Even a diet rich in hyaluronic acid works best to get rid of wrinkles. You can check a safe supplement for the same from a nutritionist. To mention, sweet potatoes contain a lot of hyaluronic acid. Although this acid proves beneficial for getting rid of wrinkles, there are also some studies that state that it somehow links to cancer. So check with your doctor before you go for it. Include lots of foods rich in vitamin E to promote healthy and younger looking skin.

Avoid Using Harsh Products
Avoid using dry or harsh soaps, instead use moisturizer soaps which helps the skin to stay hydrated and doesn't dry it. Always remove make up before you go to bed with the help of a cleansing milk. Speaking of make up, avoid using eye shadows with a creamy texture as they tend to sink into the lines around the eyes and accentuate the wrinkles even more.

No Stress..., It Easily Shows!
The most harshest thing that you can do to yourself is to stay under stress. You see, the life we live is undoubtedly going to expose us to difficult times, but if stress could make things better, then we wouldn't be dealing with it anymore. So, accept the way things are and enjoy each and every moment of life, without the stress!

Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Wrinkles Under Eyes

Well, there are many ways to get rid of wrinkles under eyes. It all depends upon your preference. Many people choose to know a way of how to get rid of wrinkles under eyes fast. There are ways for doing that too, but then these ways would be the high cost incurring Botox treatments. On the other hand, there are some people who want to know the natural ways to get rid of wrinkles under eyes. As per statistics, most people prefer a natural look which doesn't come by surgeries and Botox. Having said that, as per a research done by Zogby International, out of all the men included in the survey, only 6% would actually want a woman to go for Botox rather than having wrinkles under her eyes. This means that 94% men would actually prefer their woman to have wrinkles rather than Botox. Some soft face massages and exercises would help you get rid of wrinkles under eyes the natural way. Make sure you don't be too harsh on the skin as the under-eye skin is extremely sensitive, and harshness while massage may break the collagen under the skin making the condition more worse. So, keep it soft and massage in a circular motion so that it helps repairing the damaged skin and not worsen it! Let us have a look at some natural wrinkles treatments at home that would help you get a younger and wrinkle-free skin.

Remedy #1
Apply a homemade face pack made of honey, egg yolk, and lemon. Lemon is known to be a natural skin tightener and helps tighten the skin. Whereas egg yolk and honey help to regain the lost moisture of the skin thereby helping in getting rid of wrinkles.

Remedy #2
Turmeric is known to bring the lost radiance back to the skin and is used for curing many skin ailments. Another successful remedy would be to apply a paste of turmeric powder (2-3 teaspoons) with 2 tablespoons of sugarcane juice. Rinse with cold water after 20 minutes and pat dry.

Remedy #3
Another interesting remedy that I came across, was eating the wonderful combination of natural honey and ginger right in the morning. This is known to be very effective in getting rid of those extra lines. All you need to do is to mix ½ teaspoon of honey with 1 teaspoon of finely chopped fresh ginger. Consume it every morning and notice the change overtime.

Remedy #4
A soft massage using the juices of some fruits and vegetable, is again a natural way of slowing down the aging process. Juices of lemon, cucumber, avocado, olive, tomato, apple, orange, and papaya; are known to be extremely good to replenish the skin. Apart from these, other famous remedy is to place green tea bags over the affected area.

Remedy #5
It is important to exfoliate your face using a mild scrub every once in a week. Removal of the dry and dead skin is essential to keep the skin youthful and young. Use natural and mild ingredients like oatmeal, honey, lemon, and rose water and gently massage the skin (especially the affected areas) in small circular motions. It is better to do this right before going to bed. So that the next thing you do is get a good sleep.

You can go for many anti-wrinkles products available in the market that contains hydroxy acids. Hydroxy acids are of two types, alpha and beta. Teenagers should avoid alpha types and opt for beta which helps in treating skin damages like whiteheads, blackheads and clogged pores and also avoids early wrinkles. Do enough research before going in for a product. Lastly, many people consider going in for Botox and medical surgeries for face lifts and tighten skin. While that too is an option, you must however be well aware of the pros and cons. These were some of the ways that suggests how to get rid of wrinkles under eyes. These are not overnight miracles that would erase wrinkles from your face. As I have already mentioned above, it's the lifestyle that you live that reflects on your face. So, follow a good skin care regime, both from outside and within to have a healthy, well hydrated, flawless skin. Avoid taking too much stress as scowling too increases wrinkles. Hope these tips help you reduce wrinkles around your eyes and give you the skin that you always wanted. All the best!