How To Get Rid Of Eye Lines, Creases & Wrinkles

Your morning’s been great so far — a good night’s sleep, a tasty smoothie for breakfast—and now it’s time to leave for work.

You take a few seconds to give your hair and makeup one last check before heading out the door. Wait, what’s this? It can’t be. Oh no, it is. Eye lines! Where did they come from?

You thought your beauty routine would prevent those small wrinkles from forming, but somehow, those pesky eye lines have appeared.

Does this situation sound familiar? A discovery like that can ruin a perfectly good morning, or even a perfectly good week, in the blink of an eye.

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But you may still be wondering where eye lines come from in the first place and how you can prevent them.

Where Do Eye Lines, Creases, And Wrinkles Come From?

Wrinkles are due to the loss of something called skin elasticity. Skin elasticity is the fancy term for the tightness of your skin. It keeps your skin young-looking and wrinkle-free thanks to two important skin components: collagen and elastin.

You lose collagen and elastin (and skin elasticity) as you mature. But some habits (like sun exposure or smoking) damage collagen and elastin and lead to premature aging. Not what you want!

Another source of the small creases around your eyes are repetitive facial expressions, like squinting.

Lastly, the other fine lines and creases around your eyes are caused by factors that you may not have even considered. To combat those pesky little lines, it’s time to start thinking about your salt intake, the angle of your head while you sleep, and even allergies.

How To Get Rid of Eye Lines, Creases, & Wrinkles

Everyone is trying to kick their eye wrinkles to the curb, and there are lots of ways to go about it. Some remedies can be done at home in just a few minutes a day, while others involve a trip to the doctor.

Botox, micro needling, laser treatment, and dermal fillers are four of the medical treatments you can have done to treat lines, creases, and wrinkles around your eyes. Each treatment targets eye wrinkles in a different way and can be quite effective.

But before you pick up the phone to make an appointment, know that these solutions don’t come without their drawbacks. The negatives are that they are all relatively pricey, involve an appointment at the clinic, and aren’t a permanent solution.

The good news is that there are plenty of easier and less expensive ways to take care of your skin and say goodbye to your eye woes!

SiO Beauty patches, for example, are as easy as applying the patch at night and taking it off in the morning (you can even reuse the patches up to 15 times!).

In this article, we’ve put together a list of ten of the most effective ways to get rid of eye lines. You don’t have to dread that last-minute makeup check ever again.

 

 

1) Apply A Cooling & Hydrating Compress

A simple and effective way to temporarily get rid of small eye lines when they first appear is to apply a cool compress. A compress is just a fancy name for a pad or absorbent material placed on your skin to relieve inflammation.

It can be something as common as a cool, damp washcloth or something as unusual as chilled teaspoons or damp tea bags. Even chilled cucumber slices make for a great cold compress.

Whatever form you choose, the primary purpose is to apply cool moisture to the skin around your eyes.

The cold works to pull the thin surface skin tight and reduce the depth of the lines around your eyes, while the moisture works to plump your skin and smooth the wrinkles from underneath.

We’ll describe the process using a cool washcloth, but the steps are the same for teaspoons, tea bags, and cucumber slices.

 

1. Wet two soft washcloths with cold water.
2. If you want to make the cold last a bit longer, place the washcloths in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
3. Sit or lie down so your face is more or less parallel to the floor.
4. Place the cold washcloths over your eyes.
5. Relax! This is a great time to do some deep breathing or meditation. If that’s not your thing, try listening to Spotify or an audiobook.
6. Keep the washcloths on your eyes for 15 minutes.

 

We suggest using a cool compress on your eyes as described above at least three times per week before going to sleep to reduce fine eye lines.

 

 

2) Elevate Your Head While You Sleep

Have you ever had a great night’s sleep but still wake up with puffy bags around your eyes? That can be a frustrating experience, to say the least.

It’s even more frustrating if you’re doing all you can to get the recommended eight hours of sleep each night, which is supposed to prevent eye bags from forming.

But not getting enough sleep is only one of the factors that can lead to fine lines around your eyes.

Another common cause of puffiness and wrinkles is fluid buildup around your eyes during the night. This has a lot to do with how gravity acts on your blood and other liquids in your body.

When you’re standing, gravity works with your heart to keep these fluids moving throughout your body and prevents them from pooling in any one location. When you’re lying down, however, gravity pulls perpendicular to the direction these fluids normally travel.

The bulk of the fluid is still circulated efficiently by your heart, but small amounts can settle in places where the veins and arteries are particularly tiny — like in the thin, delicate skin around your eyes.

When you get up in the morning and start moving around, the fluids begin to circulate more efficiently again, and the puffiness goes down.

But for those eight hours while you’re asleep, the inflammation caused by this fluid buildup can make the skin around your eyes a prime candidate for wrinkles.

 

 

To prevent fluid from building up in the soft tissue around your eyes, we recommend elevating your head while you sleep. The simplest way to do this is to use an extra pillow under your head.

If that’s not comfortable for you, try placing a folded blanket or bedspread between the boxspring and the mattress to create some elevation.

Or, if you’re willing to spend the money, you could purchase an adjustable mattress that allows you to adjust the angle of both the head and foot of the bed for greater comfort and nighttime circulation.

And don’t forget that wearing SiO Beauty patches at night can also help combat the effects of gravity while you sleep!

3) Reduce Salt Intake To Get Rid Of Eye Lines

Fluid buildup also occurs when you consume too much salt. The salt in unhealthy foods, such as pizza, contributes to wrinkle formation on the thin skin of your chest, neck, and eyes.

But why exactly does too much salt cause your skin to retain fluid? Because your body is set to maintain a sodium-to-water concentration that’s roughly the same as seawater (35 parts per thousand for those who want to know the numbers).

When you consume too much sodium (salt), your body retains water in order to maintain that 35-parts-per-thousand concentration.

 

 

So how much salt is too much?

Let’s put it this way: consuming just 400 milligrams of sodium causes your body to retain four cups of water. That four cups is roughly equivalent to two pounds of weight on the scale.

Your body needs a minimum of 180 milligrams of sodium per day, yet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the average American gets more than 3,400 milligrams per day.

Based on these numbers, it’s easy to see how reducing your salt intake can prevent fluid retention and make getting rid of eye lines much easier.

We recommend reducing—or completely eliminating—the salt you use when cooking. That’s an important first step.

But you should also avoid foods that already have a high sodium content.

Be sure to check every label to verify the sodium content before eating. And whenever possible, avoid fast and processed foods—they’re almost guaranteed to be full of extra sodium.

4) Treat Your Allergies

 

 

Believe it or not, allergies can cause fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes.

Even if you aren’t suffering from the traditional runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing associated with allergies, you might be experiencing a mild histamine response (a fancy term for an allergic reaction).

That reaction can cause slight inflammation and swelling in the thin skin around your eyes. As we’ve discussed already, inflammation can lead to wrinkles despite your best prevention efforts.

Getting tested for allergies is the surest solution to this problem. The test results will tell you exactly what allergens, if any, are affecting your body.

Armed with that information, you can take an antihistamine (allergy medication) like Claritin, Zyrtec, or Allegra to reduce, or even eliminate, your allergy symptoms.

Who knew you could help prevent wrinkles while clearing up a stuffy nose!

5) Wear Sunglasses And Sunscreen

Sunglasses don’t just make a fashion statement — they also provide much-needed protection to the delicate skin around your eyes.

It’s important to get in the habit of wearing sunglasses for two reasons. First, because sunglasses physically protect your skin from the sun’s damaging rays. Second, because sunglasses will keep you from squinting in the sunshine.

You might already know that sun exposure can do some serious damage to your skin. But do you know how?

Exposure to sunlight contributes to the breakdown collagen and elastin in your skin. Remember those are the two important components of your skin that keep it tight, youthful, and wrinkle-free.

While you lose collagen and elastin naturally as you age, unprotected sun exposure means you’re losing collagen and elastin more quickly than you should.

That’s definitely not what you want if you’re trying to get rid of eye lines, creases, and wrinkles! Sunscreen should definitely be included in your daily regime.

As important as sunscreen is, sunglasses help you prevent and get rid of eye lines, creases, and wrinkles in a way that sunscreen cant! How?

Sunglasses provide your eyes with shade that will keep you from squinting in the bright sun. And squinting all the time is a repetitive facial expression that can lead to those unwanted wrinkles around your eyes.

So go ahead and treat yourself to that pair of sunglasses you’ve been wanting to buy. Your skin will thank you for it!

 

 

6) Use Natural Exfoliators

It’s no secret that exfoliating is an outstanding way to keep your skin healthy. Using an exfoliating scrub once or twice per week will help clear away all of the dead skin cells that build up over time.

Dermatologists estimate that over 30,000 skin cells die on an adult’s body every day! That means there is tons of dead skin to remove.

It’s best to choose a natural exfoliator, such as oatmeal, coffee, or even baking soda. These molecules will gently scrub away dead cells without damaging your delicate under-eye skin.

Many traditional exfoliating scrubs use tiny, inorganic beads called micro-plastics to get rid of dead skin cells. However, these micro-plastic beads are often too harsh and can damage your skin cells. This may lead to more eye lines, rather than eliminating them.

Research has also shown that micro-plastics find their way into rivers and oceans, which harms plant and animal life.

Remember to lather on your natural exfoliator gently because the skin around your eyes is extremely delicate.

After you’ve rinsed off the exfoliator (and all the dead skin cells with it), your skin will look renewed and vibrant, as all of your younger, healthier skin becomes visible!

7) Choose The Right Serums and Moisturizers 

Keeping your face well-hydrated is key to fighting off wrinkles. Hydrated skin is happy, healthy skin!

Drinking those infamous eight glasses of water every day will hydrate you from the inside-out, but hydrating from the outside-in is also important.

That’s right, we’re talking about moisturizers.

We all know how important it is to use serums and moisturizers. But the question is which ones? There are about a million to choose from, and it can be hard to know which ones are the best for treating eye lines.

Let’s start with what ingredients to avoid. While most serums and moisturizers are helpful, there are a few that contain harsh chemicals that may damage delicate skin.

For example, you want to avoid any ingredients that include the word “alcohol.” You should also watch out for chemical fragrances and artificial coloring agents.

Other ingredients to avoid include parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), Phthalates, and plastics like BHA and BHT.

So what should you look for in a serum or moisturizer to fight eye lines? Here’s a short list of effective ingredients:

 

• Vitamins (A, B, E, and K, in particular)
• Hyaluronic Acid
• Retinol
• Neuropeptides
• Alpha hydroxy acids

 

If you can find three or four of these ingredients in one product, you’ve found a winner! Your eye lines will be gone in no time.

8) Apply Eye Cream

 

 

Moisturizers need to be applied all over your body morning, noon, and night. But when you’re thinking about skin hydration, don’t forget to show some special care to your eyes!

Eye creams aren’t just another lotion. They are specially formulated for the skin around your eyes and should only be applied once per day.

Look for the same ingredients listed above when choosing your eye cream. Retinol and hyaluronic acid are considered the most important ingredients in an eye cream, as they promote collagen production.

And collagen is exactly what your skin needs in the fight against eye lines!

Make sure that you’re applying your eye cream the right way. Use your ring finger to gently dab the cream in a circle around your eye.

Never rub or stretch the skin around your eyes! It’s so thin and delicate that even rubbing in an eye cream can cause unnecessary damage.

9) Be Extra Gentle With Your Under-Eye Skin

As we just mentioned, the skin around your eyes is some of the thinnest, most delicate skin found anywhere on your body. This makes it vulnerable to damage, which can lead to crow’s feet and lines under your eyes.

So, how can this ultra-delicate skin be protected? There are several steps you can take to care for your under-eye skin.

 

 

First, always lather on cleansers as gently as possible. Using only your middle and ring fingers is more than enough pressure to cleanse your face (no pointer fingers needed!).

After showering or cleansing, never rub your skin dry. Instead, gently pat your eyes and face. It also helps to use a soft towel with a high thread count.

Finally, be extremely gentle when applying any skin care products, like serums, moisturizers, or eye creams.

10) Wear SiO Beauty Patches

The last — and most effective — treatment for eye lines is wearing SiO Beauty patches.

Made from the finest medical-grade silicone available, SiO Beauty patches are clinically proven to boost moisture and reduce wrinkle depth.

 

 

They target unwanted eye creases and other wrinkles by creating a micro-climate that fills the dermis (the outer layer of your skin) with moisture.

That moisture means that the surface of your skin is plump, filled-in, and smooth. The patches also encourage collagen production — and you know that’s important in reducing wrinkles!

All you need to do is apply the patches after you’ve finished your evening beauty routine. Then get your beauty rest, and wake up to smooth, radiant skin!

With SiO beauty patches, getting real results is just that easy.

For treating eye lines, our Eye & Smile patches are the most effective. But if you want the same gorgeous skin on your brow and neck, the BrowLift and NeckLift patches are ideal, too.

Start wearing SiO Beauty patches tonight and wake up to younger-looking skin tomorrow!