What Are Crow’s Feet?
Crow’s feet are the fine lines and wrinkles that appear at the outer corners of the eyes. Unlike other facial wrinkles, they’re often more prominent because the skin around the eyes is thinner and more delicate. Also known as periorbital wrinkles, crow’s feet can appear as early as your late twenties or early thirties, especially with frequent facial movement and unprotected sun exposure.
Why Do You Get Crow’s Feet?
Several factors contribute to the development of crow’s feet:
- Natural Ageing: As we age, the skin loses collagen and elastin, two proteins that keep it firm and elastic.
- Facial Expressions: Repeated movements like smiling, squinting, and frowning cause the skin to crease over time.
- Sun Damage: UV exposure breaks down collagen and accelerates skin ageing, especially around the delicate eye area.
- Dehydration and Dryness: The skin around the eyes has fewer oil glands, making it more prone to fine lines.
- Lifestyle Factors: Smoking, poor diet, stress, and lack of sleep can speed up skin ageing and worsen the appearance of wrinkles.
How Gut Health Affects Crow’s Feet
A healthy gut supports healthy skin. When your gut microbiome is balanced, it enhances nutrient absorption, reduces inflammation, and helps regulate hormonal balance—all contributing to youthful skin. Conditions like leaky gut or chronic inflammation may exacerbate premature ageing, including the appearance of crow’s feet.
Consider integrating:
- Probiotics and Prebiotics: Skin Renewal's Ultra Pro 20 helps to support a diverse microbiome.
- Anti-inflammatory foods: Such as leafy greens, berries, and fatty fish.
- Digestive enzymes: If absorption is compromised, especially for fat-soluble vitamins, digestive enzymes are vital for skin health.
Lifestyle Factors That Contribute to Crow’s Feet
Your daily habits play a significant role in how your skin ages:
- Lack of Sleep: Inhibits skin repair and accelerates the ageing process.
- Smoking: Constricts blood vessels, depriving skin of oxygen and nutrients.
- Chronic Stress: Increases cortisol, which breaks down collagen and elastin.
- Excessive Alcohol: Dehydrates the skin and impairs nutrient absorption.
- Unprotected Sun Exposure: The leading cause of photoaging—always wear SPF.
Crow’s feet may be a natural part of life, but with the right blend of treatments, skincare, and healthy lifestyle choices, you can reduce their visibility and keep your skin radiant and youthful. At Skin Renewal, our doctor-led team will guide you through a personalised skin journey, combining the latest aesthetic innovation with holistic care for long-term skin health.
Topical Skincare & Targeted Supplements
In addition to professional treatments, specialised eye creams play a vital role in maintaining results and preventing the progression of crow’s feet. These advanced formulations are designed to support collagen production, hydrate delicate skin, and improve visible signs of ageing.
This growth factor-rich eye cream is formulated to actively repair and regenerate the ageing skin around the eyes. It improves elasticity, firms the skin, and softens fine lines, making it ideal for those seeking advanced age correction in a luxurious formulation.
With its SynerG technology, this potent formula enhances volume and improves texture and tone in the eye area. It targets the deeper layers of skin to reduce wrinkles and boost firmness, offering visible rejuvenation with consistent use.
This multi-action cream is a powerhouse for mature or fatigued eyes. It helps reduce dark circles, puffiness, and crow’s feet. Clinically proven to smooth fine lines, it improves skin firmness and restores a youthful contour around the eyes.
Supplements that support skin health:
- Marine Collagen: May improve skin hydration and elasticity.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Reduce inflammation and support skin barrier function.
- Vitamin C and E: Essential for collagen synthesis and protection from oxidative stress.
Treatments Available at Skin Renewal
No single treatment is a one-size-fits-all solution. Combination treatments, tailored to your skin’s needs, offer the most effective and natural-looking results. By addressing crow’s feet from multiple angles—muscle movement, volume loss, and skin quality—these protocols improve both short-term appearance and long-term skin health.
At Skin Renewal, a doctor-led approach ensures personalised and effective treatments. Popular non-invasive and minimally invasive options include:
