It's often said that the eyes are the mirror of the soul. Unfortunately, they are also the first reflection of the passing of time. Wrinklesand fine lines around the eyes are a common concern for many women, but it can be difficult to know where to start treating them.
In this article, we'll explain how they arise and show you that there isn't just one type of wrinkle around the eyes, but several. You'll then understand why at FILORGA, we don't treat wrinkles globally, but each type of wrinkle in particular.
Because while the differences between one wrinkle and another are sometimes subtle, they are nonetheless significant and require approaches tailored to each individual.
What you need to know about wrinkles and eye care
- The eye area is a very fragile and delicate area, where the skin is thinner than on other parts of the face. This area therefore requires special attention.
- Wrinkles around the eyes can have various causes: natural aging, lack of hydration, accumulation of waste, etc.
- There are 5 types of wrinkles around the eyes, each with its own characteristics.
- It is recommended to use skincare products containing active ingredients adapted to each type of wrinkle.
How do wrinkles form?
Skin aging is a natural process that affects the entire structure of our skin..
The face is affected earlier because the skin is thinner than on other parts of the body. The eye area, in particular, has many delicate areas where the skin is extremely thin.
Over time, skin microcirculation decreases and blood vessels become fragile. Skin cells then renew themselves less effectively. Theepidermis becomes thinner and the surface stratum corneum thickens, which can lead to the appearance of micro-cracks on the skin's surface. The signs of aging around the eyes can also be accompanied by dark circles: less efficient blood and lymphatic microcirculation means that waste products from the blood are not properly eliminated. Since the skin around the eyes is thinner than that of the rest of the face, this waste accumulates and becomes visible through transparency.
At the level of thedermis, we observe a reduced production of hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin. This decrease disrupts the structure of the dermis: it sags and no longer fulfills its role as a support mattress for the skin.
Finally, at the level of thehypodermis, fat cells lose volume. The skin is less firm and plump.
All these phenomena combined, often amplified by smoking, fatigue, or UV exposure, lead to the appearance of wrinkles.
The Different Types of WrinklesAround the Eyes
In addition to this structural skin aging, there is an anatomical aging, that is, specific changes in the different areas of the eye contour. These phenomena have long been analyzed by cosmetic doctors, so much so that when they observe the contour of a patient's eyes, they quickly distinguish several types of data-mce-fragment="1">wrinkles and then choose the most appropriate technique(s):
Crow's feet wrinkles
Located on the outer side of the eye, these wrinkles are expression lines. They highlight the repeated movements of the facial muscles.
To correct these wrinkles, cosmetic doctors use the technique of peeling.
The upper eyelid crease
Like other wrinkles, it is the result of a decrease in the natural production of collagen and elastin, as well as sagging of the eyelid.
Eyelid fold treatment can be done with PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) or PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin) injections. If you do not want to undergo this type of procedure, you can apply an anti-wrinkle cream. data-mce-fragment="1"> such as those offered by Laboratoires FILORGA.
The frown line
This wrinkle, also called the glabellar wrinkle, is located between the eyebrows. It is caused by repeated frowning, associated with skin aging.
InAesthetic medicine, the preferred solution to reduce this wrinkle isbotulinum toxin injection which helps keep the eyebrow muscles relaxed.
Wrinkles under the eyes
These fine lines and wrinkles are often a sign of dehydrated skin.They can also be caused by a loss of volume in the cheeks due to age or when losing weight.This causes the area under the eyes to sag, which, combined with less elastic skin, gives rise to wrinkles.
To combat these wrinkles, revitalizing injectionsare used.
Dark Circles
As we saw above, dark circles are the result of an accumulation of pigment in the blood vessels located just under the skin around the eyes.
They can be reduced bythe technique of carboxytherapy which aims to re-oxygenate tissues to stimulate microcirculation and cell renewal.
FILORGA draws inspiration from aesthetic medicineto design its eye contour treatments
Founded in 1978, FILORGA is the oldest French laboratory specializing in aesthetic medicine. Its creator, Dr. Michel Tordjman, developed an injectable solution that acts on all the key factors of skin aging. Today's FILORGA products are the result of this research. We provide all women and men with anti-aging cosmetic ranges developed from the same ingredients used for injections. To treat wrinkles and signs of aging around the eyes, we have selected these ingredients: data-mce-fragment="1">
For crow's feet, a standardized extract of Safflower that helps remove dead cells, reduce the thickness of the stratum corneum, and accelerate epidermal renewal.
NCEF (New Cellular Encapsulated Factors) technology, created by FILORGA, integrates high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid and revitalizing ingredients used in injections (amino acids, vitamins, minerals, coenzymes). NCEF acts as a real booster, activating the skin's natural cellular mechanisms to fight the effects of skin aging.
To help you effectively treat your wrinkles around theeye contour , we have brought together all these technologies from aesthetic medicine in our FILORGA rangeTIME-FILLER. Discover it now!
