The Best Way to Get Rid of Sagging Eyelids & Frown Lines Between Eyes

The sun contributes to deep lines and sagging skin.

Sagging eyelids and frown lines between the eyes are some of the external signs of aging due to natural causes like hormonal changes, heredity and the skin no longer being able to retain moisture. Other factors include sun damage, pollution, stress, smoking, lack of exercise and poor diet resulting in a loss of skin firmness and the appearance of wrinkles. Changing lifestyle habits and regularly moisturizing the affected areas are two ways to lesson frown lines and sagging eyelids and prevent them from worsening.

Instructions

1. 

   Sunny days are not the only days to wear sunscreen.

   Apply sunscreen liberally a half hour before any outdoor activity. Sun damage is one of the biggest culprits in terms of skin damage, as ultraviolet rays speed up skin's aging process, causing it to sag and wrinkle prematurely. Maintaining a strict sunscreen regimen all year long, whether or not it's sunny outside since harmful rays still can affect skin even when it's overcast, is a big factor in preventing further damage to skin, especially the sensitive skin around the eyes.

2. 

   Find a good anti-wrinkle cream that contains alpha hydroxy acids.

   Use anti-wrinkle creams that contain alpha hydroxy acids. These naturally-occurring acids help cell turnover and slough dead skin cells, promoting healthier skin. Keeping the area well-hydrated will also help maintain the skin's suppleness and elasticity, thus reducing the appearance of lines.

3. 

   Avoid rubbing the eyes.

   Avoid rubbing the eyes, which can cause this delicate skin to sag. Also try to keep from furrowing the brow whenever possible, as doing this regularly eventually causes grooves in the skin. The sooner you stop squinting and furrowing your brow the better off your skin will be.

4. 

   Staying in shape helps blood circulation.

   Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regimen to keep the body healthy and limber with optimal blood circulation. Good blood circulation keeps the skin looking vital and fresh, while fruits and vegetables in combination with six to eight glasses of water every day keep the skin looking plump and lines and sagging skin at bay. Getting seven to eight hours of sleep every night is also important since this is when cell turnover is highest.

5. 

   Combat lines and sagging skin around the eyes with caster oil.

   Apply caster oil around and between the eyes. This deeply hydrating oil has long been celebrated as a natural remedy for aging skin due to its moisturizing and healing properties.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you apply the caster oil every day to wrinkles and sagging eyelids for optimal results.

• Keep from gaining or losing too much weight as this can cause skin to sag prematurely.

• Sun exposure not only leads to deep wrinkles and other damage to skin but also increases the risk of skin cancer.

• If caster oil gets in the eye flush immediately with water.

References

• Healthy U Skin: Wrinkles
• Wrinkle Treatment Resource: The Most Unmistakable Sign of Aging, Wrinkles
• Home Remedies For You: Wrinkles

Resources

• Mayo Clinic-Smoking-Does It Cause Wrinkles?