The skin around your eyes is 40% thinner than the rest of your face, making it more susceptible to damage as we age.
You can’t stop blinking and smiling to avoid aging, but you can protect your skin from environmental damage such as UV rays and pollution. However, you can reduce the appearance of crow’s feet with simple lifestyle changes.
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According to The Health Site, here are some lifestyle changes to prevent early crow’s feet:
1. Protect yourself from the sun
When you go outside, always protect your skin with a hat, long sleeves, and sunscreen with a high SPF. Don’t forget to wear sunglasses to protect the area around your eyes.
2. Maintain a healthy weight
Fluctuations in body weight are considered a major cause of wrinkles, including crow’s feet, as it is related to the elasticity of the skin. So, if you want to avoid crow’s feet, maintain a healthy weight.
3. Reduce sugar intake
Excess sugar in the blood can bind to collagen and disrupt its function.
4. Lemon and yogurt
Apply a mixture of yogurt and fresh lemon juice to your neck and face and leave it on for about 20 minutes. The natural alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) in lemon and lactic acid in yogurt will help remove dead skin cells that can weaken your skin and cause crow’s feet.
5. Egg white mask
Egg whites contain a high amount of protein, potassium, and magnesium. Applying beaten egg whites around the eyes helps firm and “hydrate” your skin.
6. A clean diet
Follow a healthy eating regimen that includes an adequate amount of fats, but they must be good fats. You can get healthy fats from foods such as fish, avocados, nuts, and extra virgin olive oil.