Top Tips For Treating Crepey Under Eye Skin

Introduction

Crepey skin around eyes refers to the loose skin under your lower eyelid. If you retain fluid in this area, it will appear saggy, with the appearance of bags under your eyes. You don't want people to think your skin is ageing way before its time and tired, but crepey skin under your eyes will do just that! Let's look at the causes, treatment, and myths surrounding crepey eyes!

What Causes Crepey Eyes?

Doctors believe that the thinner the skin, the more prone it is to crepiness. What causes the skin to become thin? Chronic sun damage causing elastin and collagen to break, a large amount of musculature beneath the skin, dryness - all of these are known causes of thinning. Crepey skin is more common in the elderly, smokers, and those with dry skin.

Thin areas of the skin will naturally begin to crepe at some point. However, when a person is fair and has collagen breakdown as a result of sun exposure, the skin thins and becomes crepey. Even rapid weight loss results in creping. Crepey skin might start appearing first around the eyes, then in the inner crease of the elbow, and finally in the armpit area!

Why Is Crepey Skin So Common Under The Eyes?

Because there is thin skin under eyes, it is the most vulnerable to crepey skin. Most of us have thin under-eye skin, so our eyes bear the brunt of crepey skin after prolonged sun exposure and damage. Crepey skin is common not only under the eyes, but also as crepey eyelids!

How To Prevent Crepey Skin?

The first and most important step is to wear sun-protective clothing and apply sunscreen to protect yourself from sun damage. Using a moisturiser or body lotion is another option. To avoid crepey skin, doctors recommend using products containing glycerin and hyaluronic acid. Such ingredients retain moisture, hydrate the skin, and help with skin brightening making it look plump.

You can also nourish your skin with coconut oil, olive oil, or cocoa butter. When it comes to food, eating a well-balanced diet rich in antioxidant fruits and vegetables will undoubtedly help you achieve healthy-looking skin. Vitamin C supplements and foods will also aid in the production of collagen and will reduce crepey skin.

How To Treat Crepey Eyes? 

There are numerous treatments available to improve the appearance and feel of your skin as well as heal crepey skin. What treatment is best for you will depend on the location and cause of the crepiness, as well as the type of skin you have. The sooner you begin working on crepey skin treatment, the more noticeable the difference will be on your skin. You can seek the advice of a dermatologist in this regard.

1. Dermatological treatments

Topical retinoid 

This is an important ingredient in the fight against crepey skin. Retinoids, which are known to increase collagen production, add structure and thickness to your thin skin and the area under your eyes. Under eye creams for crepey eyes which will be effective for you are Minimalist 2% Retinoid Anti-Ageing Night Cream and WishCare Pro Collagen Retinol Serum.

Fractional Laser Treatment 

Micro-injuries are made into the skin, which causes it to be red for a few days. This procedure heals the skin by generating collagen. Even those with dark skin require this procedure to stimulate collagen production. Make hydration a priority, exfoliate your skin, and use peptide-rich serums.

Ultrasound (Ulthera) 

This skin-tightening procedure will tighten the supporting tissue beneath the skin. It heats the tissues with targeted ultrasound, breaking down specific cells and stimulating collagen growth. This is primarily a face and neck treatment.

Fillers 

A bio stimulating agent, such as Radiesse or Sculptra, will be essential in improving the appearance, texture, and thinness of crepey skin when it comes to fillers. These are injected into the skin to stimulate collagen production.

Cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting) 

This is a noninvasive procedure used to remove localised fat deposits. The lipids are frozen, causing the fat cells to dissolve gradually. This treatment tightens the skin by removing the fat cells beneath the surface.

2. Over-the-counter treatments

- Products containing retinoids, alpha hydroxy acids, and peptides should be included in your skincare routine. These ingredients are known to be effective in repairing dry crepey eyes by encouraging new cell growth and removing dead and damaged cells. 

- Hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, and glycolic acid provide intense hydration and moisturization to the skin, causing it to look better. Look for body moisturisers that contain ammonium lactate if you have crepey skin on your legs or arms.

3. At home-treatments

- Wear sunglasses wherever you go outside to protect the skin around your eyes.

- Don't rub, pull, touch, or stretch the skin around your eyes too much.

- To avoid friction while sleeping, rest your head on a silk pillowcase.

- Stress is known to cause skin damage over time, so relax, don't stress, and let your body repair your skin.

- Excessive makeup has been shown to harm your skin, so be sure to remove it with a gentle cleanser.

- Use face and body cleaners that protect your natural lipid and protein barrier, and moisturise after cleansing.

- Using a simple sugar scrub will fix dry crepey under eyes, flaky under eyes and improve the overall appearance of your skin.

Misconceptions Regarding Crepey Skin

There are numerous misconceptions surrounding the treatment of crepey skin. You can't simply apply an anti-aging product one night before and expect crepey skin to disappear. You can't eat a blueberry and expect the crepey skin to be gone by the next day.

Many people believe that taking collagen supplements will help them with crepey skin, but this is not always the case. It's a hit-or-miss situation. When you consume collagen, a large protein molecule, it is broken down and digested rather than reaching your dermis. It does not penetrate your skin and thus is ineffective.

Many people believe that drinking plenty of water will repair crepey skin. While drinking water is beneficial, it cannot help if crepey skin has already caused damage.

Conclusion

It is not necessary for crepey skin to form only under your eyes; it can appear anywhere on your skin. However, if it does form under your eyes, you will look older than your age. The good news is that there are methods to prevent crepey skin and even treatments to heal crepey skin.

We should all strive for healthy skin by eating well, exercising regularly, and using the right skincare products and following a skincare routine. These steps will ensure that you are not embarrassed by your skin and that your crepey skin can be brought under control with the proper care and initiatives.

- Harshita Shah