We’ve all heard of crow’s feet, many of us over the age of 40 have likely encountered them, but how do you reduce their appearance, or prevent them from forming in the first place?

If you are on the lookout for natural ways to treat crow’s feet around your eyes, look no further! We’ve put together a list of top tips and natural remedies to help you treat your crow’s feet effectively, without the use of harsh products or invasive procedures (the idea of fillers terrifies me!) Keep reading as we reveal them all!

Firstly what are crow’s feet?

A common skincare concern, crow’s feet (otherwise known as expression lines) are fine lines and wrinkles that form on the outer corners of your eyes as you age. As the skin around our eyes is exceptionally delicate (and thin!) crow’s feet can start to form fairly early for some due to constant muscle use in this area, as well as a gradual reduction in skin’s elasticity.

What causes crow’s feet?

Crow’s feet are caused by a combination of factors, including ageing (due to a decrease in skin’s collagen and elastin production), sun exposure, and repetitive facial expressions. Diet and your genetics can also be contributing factors.

How do you get rid of crow’s feet?

While it’s impossible to stop your eyes from ageing, there are a number of natural ways to reduce the appearance of crow’s feet and maintain a more youthful looking eye area. Here’s how;

Hydration is key

As we age the skin around our eyes becomes dryer, thinner and loses its elasticity which leads to fine lines and wrinkles! And unfortunately the dryer this delicate area, the more visible those unwanted wrinkles are!

Keeping your delicate eye area well-hydrated can help plump up the skin and minimize the appearance of fine lines. Use a hydrating eye cream or serum specifically formulated to target fine lines and crow’s feet.

Try Pevonia Age Correction Eye Contour. This power repair eye contour gives tired, ageing eyes the burst of hydration they need! Deeply nourishing thanks to its combination of marine collagen and marine elastin hyaluronic acid, it targets signs of fatigue, visibly reducing puffiness, fine lines and wrinkles. What more could you want?

“Reduces wrinkles and firms eyelids. It’s also cool and soothing to eye area. No oily film to interfere with applying eye makeup. Have seen reduction in fine lines in crow’s feet area.” Laura L

Exfoliate

Shedding dead skin and revealing a younger, healthier layer of skin beneath helps reduce the appearance of crow’s feet, fine lines, and surface wrinkles. Stronger forms of AHAs may also help boost your skin’s collagen production, thereby providing additional crow’s feet treatment.

Get enough sleep.

When you don’t get enough sleep, your skin can become dull and wrinkled and wrinkles around your eyes can become increasingly more obvious. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep minimum each night.

Apply cucumbers over your eyes

I’ve talked about this before and for good reason. Cucumber slices are known for their cooling and soothing properties. Place chilled cucumber slices over your eyes for 10-15 minutes to reduce puffiness and refresh the delicate skin around your eyes.

Apply Green tea bags as an eye compress

Green tea isn’t just for drinking; it’s also a potent antioxidant that can work wonders topically for your skin. Brew some green tea, let it cool, then soak a clean cloth in the tea and gently place it over your closed eyes for 15 minutes. The antioxidants in green tea can help reduce inflammation and promote smoother, firmer skin.

Apply chamomile tea bags for soothing relief

And finally as with green tea bags, chamomile tea bags can really help the eye area when applied topically. Chamomile is renowned for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties. Simply place two chamomile tea bags in hot water, let them cool, then place them over your closed eyes for 10-15 minutes. This can help reduce puffiness and inflammation, giving your eyes a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance.

Manage stress

Stress can also contribute to the formation of wrinkles. Find healthy ways to manage stress, such as exercise, yoga, or meditation.

How do you prevent crow’s feet from forming in the first place?

There are several lifestyle choices you can make to help fight the formation of crow’s feet.

Wear sunglasses

The delicate skin around our eyes is particularly susceptible to UV damage as it is thinner and more prone to wrinkling. By wearing sunglasses daily, you create a shield against the sun’s harmful UV rays, protecting this sensitive area from sun exposure and thereby reducing the risk of developing crow’s feet.

Wearing sunglasses can also help to reduce squinting, one of the main contributors to crow’s feet.

Apply sunscreen every. single. day

Wearing sunglasses isn’t the only thing to help shield your delicate eye area from sun damage. Actually wearing sunscreen daily is imperative too!

The sun is hands down the no. 1 cause of premature ageing and therefore crow’s feet, and by wearing sunscreen religiously you can help prevent it!

Go gentle on the delicate eye area

Treat your eye area with the utmost care. Avoid harsh rubbing or tugging as this can damage your delicate eye area causing the tissue around your eyes to thin, making it more fragile and therefore be more susceptible to wrinkles.

Practice eye exercises

Performing simple eye exercises such as gentle massage can help improve blood circulation and reduce tension around the eyes potentially minimizing wrinkle formation.

Incorporate retinol into your daily skincare routine

Incorporating a retinol-based eye cream into your skincare routine can work wonders for your skin. Retinol helps boost collagen production and encourages cell turnover, leading to firmer, more youthful-looking skin.

Drink plenty of water every single day

Say no more. Water is life. We all know drinking plenty of water has an outstanding effect onour skin’s health, so drink, drink, drink!

Apply eye masks

Treat yourself to some nourishing eye masks infused with hydrating and collagen-boosting ingredients. These can provide an instant plumping and brightening effect, giving your under-eye area a refreshed appearance.

Eat a healthy diet

If you’re looking for a simple solution for how to prevent crow’s feet, try to eat more of the following foods.

Fish rich in omega-3s essential fatty acids such as salmon
Avocados
Nuts and seeds
Extra virgin olive oil
Berries
Green leafy vegetables

Foods high in antioxidants can help fight free radicals and pollution that contribute to lines and wrinkles.

Avoid smoking

Smoking it’s just bad for your health, it can seriously affect your skin’s appearance too! This is because smoking can accelerate the ageing process quite significantly and contribute to the formation of wrinkles.

Get yourself some reading glasses as soon as you need them!

As we age, our vision can become impaired which causes us to squint, especially when we are trying to read or scroll through at our devices. Squinting is actually one of the main causes of crow’s feet, eek, so if you notice your eye sight deteriorating slightly go get your eyes tested immediately.

Just remember, while crow’s feet are a natural part of the aging process, taking care of your skin and following these tips can help minimize their appearance and promote a more youthful, radiant eye area.