Stay Free From Wrinkles

              Stay Free From Wrinkles

The eyes may be the window to the soul, but if you don't take care of them they'll also speak volumes about your age—and how late you stayed up last night. Before you know it, crow's feet, dark circles, and other cosmetic facts of life can leave you looking older and less fresh than you feel.

Fortunately, these and other trouble spots around your eyes can be cleared up—and prevented—with some simple fixes. We asked Los Angeles dermatologist Jessica Wu, MD, to share her secrets for keeping your eyes looking their best

1. Egg Whites

Egg whites help tighten skin, making them a great choice for reducing the appearance of crow’s-feet.

·         Beat one egg white until you get a foamy consistency. Apply the egg white on the outside of the eye area and along the cheekbones. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then clean the area using a cotton ball soaked in cold water. Do this twice a week.

·         Alternatively, after washing your face with a mild soap, liberally apply one egg white over your entire face. Allow it to dry completely, and then apply another layer. Leave it on for about 15 minutes and then wash it off with warm water. Dry your face with a soft towel and then use some moisturizer. Do this once or twice a week, but not more than that.

2. Papaya

Papaya is rich in vitamin C that helps fight off free-radical damage to your skin and stimulates collagen production. Plus, papaya contains an enzyme called papain that helps remove dead skin cells and tighten the skin.

·         Gently rub a piece of raw papaya against the skin. Leave it on for 1O minutes or until dry and then rinse it off with cold water. Do this once daily.

·         Alternatively, scrape out the pulp of a ripe papaya and mix it with some dry oatmeal. Apply the mixture on your skin and gently massage the area. Leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing it off with cold water. Do this two or three times a week.

·         Simply mash up half of a ripe papaya and add one tablespoon of olive oil to make a smooth pack. Apply the face pack and leave it on to dry for 10 minutes before washing it off with cold water. Repeat the process every two days.

3. Milk

Milk can be used to diminish the appearance of short wrinkles around your eyes. Milk contains glycolic acid that helps exfoliate dead skin cells and promotes the production of collagen in the skin.

·         Start drinking milk regularly to enjoy glowing and healthy skin.

·         Soak a clean cloth in milk and simply place it on the affected skin area. Let it sit for about 10 minutes and then rinse off your skin with cold water. Repeat the process twice daily.

·         Add a few drops of almond oil to a large bowl of cold milk. Soak two bread slices in the milk. Put the bread slices in a piece of cloth and place one over each of your eyes. Leave them on for 10 to 20 minutes. Use this homemade compress once daily for several days to see positive results.

4. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is one of the best natural ingredients for removing crow’s-feet. Its antioxidant properties help fight off free radicals that may cause wrinkling. Also, it contains essential vitamins and minerals that help moisturize, brighten and tone the skin.

·         Drink one tablespoon of aloe vera juice twice daily to get the benefits of its antioxidant properties.

·         Alternatively, take a fresh aloe vera leaf, squeeze out the gel, and apply it generously around the eyes before going to bed. In the morning, wash your face with cold water. Do this daily for a few weeks. You will have firmer, hydrated skin, and your crow’s-feet will be less visible.

5. Vitamin E

Vitamin E, a strong antioxidant, is essential for regeneration of new skin cells that can help keep the skin plump and moisturized. Also, it can tighten the skin around the eyes to reduce the appearance of crow’s-feet as well as deep lines.

1.    Break open two vitamin E capsules and put the contents in a bowl.

2.    Apply the liquid onto the wrinkles around your eyes.

3.    Gently massage for a few minutes.

4.    Do this every night before going to bed.

6. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer. The high amount of vitamin E present in coconut oil lubricates as well as nourishes skin cells and tissues. Also, it has linoleic acid that can reconnect broken skin tissues and delay the formation of crow’s-feet, fine lines and sagging skin that usually happens with age.

·         Gently rub a few drops of pure extra virgin coconut oil on the skin around your eyes each night before going to sleep.

·         Also try to use coconut oil for cooking to enjoy its beauty benefits.

7. Learn the value of avocados.

Avocados are great for your epidermis. It decreases under eye wrinkles very effectively. Take some mashed avocado and use it around your eyes. As the oil with your skin’s normal oil generation, will help the epidermis looks youthful and more attractive

8. Try some cucumbers.

You may use cucumber to deal with your old and wrinkly eye-lids. This is one of the best herbs not just for under eye wrinkles but for crow’s feet. Put cucumber slices on your eyelids. The cucumber pieces will decrease these "experience" wrinkles, and puffiness so your skin will feel re-energized afterwards.

9. Use some orange juice on your wrinkles

 You can also use fresh orange juice for decreasing wrinkles around the eyes. Dip a cotton swab in fresh orange juice and use around them twice daily, morning and in the evening. Ensure you do not get the fresh orange juice in your eye. After a few weeks, you will find a recognizable decrease in line and wrinkles.

10. Use castor oil

Castor oil is one of the oldest known anti-aging treatments. Apply and massage a few drops of castor oil to under your eyes in the evening after cleansing. This will help keep the epidermis smoother, more flexible and decrease wrinkles. You should repeat this treatment 1 to 2 times weekly after eye wrinkles have diminished to keep under eye wrinkles from redeveloping.

11. Maintain your health

 Eat right; get omega3 from cold-water fish or supplements; rest; sleep; drink enough water to stay hydrated.

·         Avoid drinking excessive alcohol and habitual smoking, both detrimental to your skin and health.

·         Screen the sun's rays during your "sunny months" (winter is less problematic, unless you live near Earth's equatorial regions).