What makes a face look tired? What makes someone look older than they are? Questions like this can be more difficult to answer than we give them credit for, as there are simply so many factors that go into them. However, for the many of us that are always trying to perfectly optimise our skincare routine, the answer tends to be quite simple: we want glowing skin that’s free from blemishes. For this, it’s easy to see plastic surgery or injections as the only way to get a little extra lustre back into our complexions, but that’s not entirely true.
With advancements in treatment styles and skincare routines over the past decades, we have more ways than ever before to combat the signs of skin damage and ageing, with an emphasis on softening the look of fine lines and crow’s feet. Before we go into them, however, it’s important to stress that lines and crow’s feet aren’t inherently a bad thing that needs to be remedied. People’s skin changes over time in response to their lifestyle, genetics, environment and protection from the sun, especially in Australia, and having some lines is not necessarily a signifier that something needs to be fixed.
With that said, many men and women wish to control and maintain the condition of their skin, and therefore, it’s important to have options in place for those that would rather take action. So, without further adieu, let’s take a look at some botox alternatives for minimising and smoothing crow’s feet in Australia.
Peptide Eye Gels and Creams
If you’re someone who isn’t ready for the botox route or doesn’t feel comfortable with plastic surgery as an option for you, it’s safe to assume you are quite protective of your skin. So, rather than going for a harsher or more intense treatment, we’re starting with something that’s likely going to be quite familiar to those of you with preexisting skincare routines. Peptide eye gels are just the thing for a daily smoothing and tightening solution that helps your body tackle the root causes of crow’s feet in the first place.
What Are Peptides?
Put simply, peptides are a certain type of amino acid that allows your body to create a variety of proteins that are required for the skin to maintain its youthful, soft elasticity. Given that crow’s feet tend to be caused by a loss of collagen and elastin, either due to damage or just age causing the body to produce less of it, using a peptide eye gel, cream, moisturiser or serum that contains peptides may help your skin to regain some of its firmness and structure.
Sun Protection
This may seem more reactive than proactive, but hear us out. It’s never too late to protect your skin from the sun, and the sooner you do, the sooner you can prevent future damage. The skin around your eyes is very sensitive and quite thin compared to other areas of the face and body, and therefore, damage can show quite quickly, leading to fine lines and, yes, crow’s feet.
If you find yourself struggling with the process of putting sunscreen that close to your eyes or find yourself reaching for the tissues when things drift a little too close to the eyelid, make sure you get a formulation more optimised for sensitive skin. Whatever issue you find yourself having with a skincare formula, you’re almost certainly not alone, and there’s likely to be a formula more suited to your needs and skin type.
Microneedling
This one’s a slightly stranger one for the list, given that it does involve being poked with needles, but it has only grown in popularity over the years, and it’s easy to see why. Microneedling creates tiny pricks on the skin, leading to a renewal in the production of collagen. Your body, after all, is designed for self-healing and repair; microneedling simply forces the hand of that process, with the new skin leaving you looking bright, youthful, and rejuvenated.
Reduce the Friction
For quite some time, the benefits of silk bedroom accompaniments have been touted across a wide array of potential uses. From silk pillowcases to protect your lashes and prevent hair fall to silk duvet covers for reduced allergies and chemical exposure, silk has become the go-to choice for those looking to continue their skincare past the waking world. This, unsurprisingly, has led to a lot of people embracing silk sleep masks as a way to avoid friction on the skin from rougher fibres. Perfect for those that sleep on their faces, silk sleep masks will help you stave off skin irritation and the daily face creases at the same time, all while giving you the shut-eye salvation of your traditional sleep mask.
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Crow’s feet can seem like an inevitability, especially for those of us heading into our late 20s and early 30s, but they really don’t have to be. With the right care, treatments, and protection, it’s possible to stave off, prevent, and even repair crow’s feet and other facial lines without too much hassle. So, go out there (in sunscreen, of course), and find the solutions that suit your skin!
