Crows Feet

What causes crow’s feet? Aging is the major contributing factor for the appearance of crow’s feet. This slows down the production of collagen and elastin, making the skin sag and appear droopy. Moreover, the area around the eyes lacks oil glands and fatty tissues, causing the crow’s feet to appear sooner. This is exacerbated with prolonged UV exposure. Crow’s feet are also type of dynamic wrinkles or those that are formed due to repeated facial movements like smiling and squinting. These facial expressions cause creases in the skin and can break down its collagen and elastic fibers over time. Sleeping on your side and on your stomach can also play a role, as it can sometimes put extra pressure on the skin, with the pillowcase tugging or pulling it. Sleeping on your back can help avoid crow’s feet and wrinkles, as well as switching to silk pillowcases, which reduces friction on face and allows skin to slide easily. When do crow’s feet start to appear? This depends on every person, but