Don't be fooled by the small area around the eyes on our face,
It's actually the area where many women invest the most.
The first wrinkle that appears on our face is usually an eye wrinkle.
Why do eye wrinkles always appear so early? What makes the skin around the eyes different?
Let's start by discussing the causes of eye wrinkles.
1. Thinner skin around the eyes
The skin around the eyes has a thickness of 0.3 to 0.5mm, which is about one-third of the thickness of facial skin.
Moreover, the skin around the eyes has less fat and lacks elastic fibers and collagen structures in the dermis layer. It is more prone to losing elasticity and has relatively poor self-protective abilities.
2. Almost no sebaceous glands and sweat glands
Normally, sweat and sebum secreted by the sweat glands in the skin form a water-oil film, which lubricates and protects the skin.
This film serves as the skin's natural protective barrier. However, the skin around the eyes has almost no sebaceous glands and sweat glands, so it lacks natural moisturization. As a result, it is more prone to dehydration, leading to the development of fine lines and wrinkles.
3. Increased eye movement
On average, an adult blinks more than ten thousand times a day. With such frequent blinking, the skin and muscles around the eyes are naturally affected. The muscles around the eye area contract repeatedly over a long period of time, leading to dynamic eye wrinkles. These wrinkles gradually deepen and become more pronounced with age, eventually transforming into static wrinkles.
4. Poor blood circulation
The skin around the eyes is thin, and the blood vessels within the skin are relatively fine and sparse. This makes it difficult to deliver nutrients and oxygen to the skin cells. Consequently, the microcirculation around the eyes can easily become stagnant, resulting in insufficient nourishment and vitality for the skin, making it more prone to aging and the formation of wrinkles.
5. Unhealthy habits
Rubbing the skin forcefully when removing makeup or frequently applying pressure to the eyes can strain the skin around the eyes. The continuous pulling and stretching of the muscles can damage or even break the elastic collagen fibers in the dermis, leading to the formation of eye wrinkles.
Looking at these factors, it's clear that the skin around the eyes is more prone to aging. In addition to the physiological disadvantages of the eye area itself, we should also consider external factors that contribute to this process. Paying attention to eye care and avoiding eye irritants are key to reducing eye wrinkles.
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