What causes under-eye wrinkles and can I prevent them?

What causes under-eye wrinkles?

Under-eye wrinkles are one of the earliest signs of aging - and for good reason. The skin around the eyes is the thinnest on the body, and it’s constantly in motion. Every smile, squint, or blink engages the tiny muscles around your eyes. Over time, these repetitive movements, combined with the natural loss of collagen and elasticity, result in fine lines and wrinkles - especially under and around the outer corners of the eyes.

Other contributing factors include:

• Sun exposure (UV damage speeds up skin aging)

• Dryness and dehydration

• Poor sleep or rubbing your eyes

• Environmental stressors like pollution and blue light

Can I prevent under-eye wrinkles?

The short answer? Not entirely. Just like you can’t stop grey hair, you can’t halt wrinkles forever. But you can absolutely slow their development and minimize their appearance, especially if you start early and stay consistent. Think of it like wrinkle management, not wrinkle erasure - an empowering shift in mindset!

Is there anything I can do to help under-eye wrinkles?

A two-pronged approach is needed; first, tackle the development of the under-eye-wrinkles themselves and second, minimise the appearance of any fine lines as they appear.

1. Keep hydrated (internally and topically!) to slow wrinkles from forming:

• Use a nourishing eye cream:Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides, and ceramides to maintain plumpness and barrier support. We recommend nourishing with the Peep Club Eye Rescue Lidstick twice daily, which is packed with Oat Ceramides to hydrate delicate eye skin. 
  
• Protect from UV exposure: Daily SPF - even on cloudy days - is essential.
• Avoid harsh cleansers: Avoid rubbing your eyes or using harsh makeup removers. instead - look for gentle, oil based cleansers designed specifically for eyes. The Peep Club Soothing Coconut Eye Balm is formulated to be non-irritating for eyes while effectively removing dirt and makeup. 

2. Stimulate blood flow to reduce the appearance of fine lines.Even when fine lines do appear, you can still improve their appearance dramatically by:

• Stimulate blood flow:Improve skin plumpness by boosting oxygen and nutrient delivery to skin cells through heat and massage. We recommend the Peep Club Heated Eye Wand - the warmth helps stimulate circulation and boost product absorption, while gentle vibration relaxes the muscles and softens lines.
• Use actives: Use a gentle retinol or bakuchiol eye cream at night to reduce the appearance of fine lines - retinol works by increasing cell turnover and stimulating collagen production, helping to smooth wrinkles and improve skin texture over time. Bakuchiol offers similar benefits but is plant-based and gentler, making it ideal for sensitive under-eye skin.
• Incorporate red LED: Red LED stimulates collagen production at a deeper level, helping to firm the skin, reduce fine lines, and enhance overall skin tone around the eyes with consistent use. The Peep Club Heated Eye Wand has a red LED setting for targeted treatment - use this setting at least 3x per week for best results. 

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