Crows Feet
âCrowâs feetâ is the common name given to wrinkles which appear at the side of the eyes, stretching out towards the temples. The term âcrowâs feetâ developed because of how the lines splay out; in a similar shape to a crowâs claw or foot.
What Causes Crowâs Feet?
Laughing, concentrating, squinting or frowning; whenever you move your face your muscles contract. After years of frequent contraction, combined with environmental and lifestyle factors â such as exposure to sunshine, smoking or pollution â lines and wrinkles begin to form around the corners of your eyes. The eyes are often the first place to reveal the signs of ageing, as the skin is thinner and more prone to creasing.
The main cause of crowâs feet is a decrease in the amount of collagen and elastin in the skin. These proteins are responsible for our skinâs elasticity, but production drops as we age.
Crow's Feet Symptoms
You may begin to notice the first signs of crowâs feet in your late twenties and early thirties as faint lines begin to appear around the sides of the eyes. With time, these lines gradually deepen and become increasingly visible until they are very defined, taking on the so-called âcrowâs footâ appearance.
