Home remedies for under-eye wrinkles

Under-eye skin is thin and moves with blinking, smiling and squinting. Repeated sun exposure, dryness and gradual changes in skin structure can make fine lines more visible. Crow's feet usually extend from the outer corners, while lines directly beneath the eye may have different causes. Wrinkles alone do not indicate a disease, but sudden irritation can make them look deeper.

Apply a bland, fragrance-free moisturiser around the orbital bone without rubbing close to the eye. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen on surrounding skin and wear sunglasses to reduce squinting and ultraviolet exposure. Avoid smoking, harsh scrubs, fragranced oils and untested products near the eyes. Introduce one product at a time, stop if burning or swelling occurs, and avoid getting active ingredients into the eye. A dermatologist can discuss Botox or dermal fillers when home care is not enough.

Seek medical advice for redness, scaling, persistent itching, swelling, pain, discharge or vision change rather than treating the area as ordinary wrinkles. Assessment is also useful when lines appear suddenly, affect one side, or follow a new cosmetic product. Urgent care is appropriate for severe eye pain, marked swelling or any change in vision.

Are these ordinary wrinkles, crow's feet or irritation? Which moisturiser and sunscreen suit my eye area? Would Botox or dermal fillers address the type of lines I have? What should I avoid if my eyes are sensitive?