How To Treat Eye Wrinkles: BEST Ingredients to Prevent Fine Lines | Dr Sam Bunting

In today’s video I talk about the causes, prevention tips and best skincare to treat and prevent lines and wrinkles around the eyes.
The eyes are the window to the soul but it’s no secret that the eye area is often the first to show signs of ageing. With lots of very active facial muscles, the dynamic but delicate eye area makes fine lines and wrinkles a top concern for many of us.
In today's video, I share my expert tips to treat, prevent and reduce lines and wrinkles around the eye area. If you feel that wrinkles around your eyes are bothering you, the simple approach of combining skincare with lifestyle changes can make a significant difference.
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Disclaimer: The content seen in this video is provided only for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek professional help individually if you suffer from any dermatological condition. Due to the volume of patients seen in the clinic, and to the unique nature of skin, Dr Bunting is unable to respond to every query on these videos.

[@stesha3000]

I'm okay with subtle expression lines unless they are too distracting. So this was an interesting video because I think it's worthwhile to try and prevent harsh lines and wrinkles. Thanks Dr. Sam :)

[@rakh.a]

That's exactly what I've been looking for. I am 24 and I'm starting to notice that natural folds around my eye area are starting to get deeper and bigger. Information on how to build a routine for eye area would be very helpful. I would love to hear your product recommendations as well.

[@aeducator1]

Yes. The fat starts to go early under the eyes. Fat is the key.

[@oliviad5474]

Really? You are still really young, I am 32 and didn't notice until 30. But I was obsessed with skincare and took a lot of measures to prevent lines.

[@beckyc.5743]

Love that you’re making this an eye series!

[@googly412]

1.please suggest 'eye retinoid' products in the market that are good 2. please explain how to dilute ones tretinoin 2x or 3x 3. can diluted tretinoin be used on Upper lid too? 4. please suggest 'eye vitamin C' products that are good

[@anamariahopartean2730]

So when is Dr Sam coming out with an eye cream?

[@DrSamBunting]

Ha, already done! drsambunting.com/products/flawless-nightly-eye-serum?variant=39710668193881

[@rozizizizizizizizizi]

Optometrists recommend that you do not use retin-a around the eyes because it dries out your eye’s oil glands. I was wondering why my eyes were ALWAYS red even though I’m young and healthy, slept enough, did eye exercises etc. the actual skin around my eyes could handle a little tret just fine, but I was totally drying out my Meibomian glands. Once I started protecting that area with cerave healing ointment every night and keeping the tret away from that part of my face, the redness, stinging and dryness in my eyes was significant reduced. Please look into this- applying retinol to your orbital area is unsafe and potentially very deleterious to your eye health.

[@adua78]

Use a retinoid formulated for the eye area. They’re much weaker but still affective over time.

[@eviozyra6300]

I'm turning 31 in 2 month's and for the last year maybe two I really started noticing my eyes being drier and seeing one more line that is not disappearing so much. First I used Vaseline at night and peptide cream, but now I bought a retinol eye cream from lrp and the night treatment cream from estee lauder and a thick eye cream (I know it's much) and I try putting my vitamin c serum under the eyes. I hope this will help. And diet of course.

[@kendallstark4302]

Which La Roche Posay eye product do you use?

[@infinitigirl29]

I had been thinking about it very often now. It has become my second most important concern after melasma/ rosacea. Looking forward to see what products recommend or even better, if you are coming out with a great one.

[@binary964]

i've been using tretinoin on the skin around my eyes for about 4 years and it works amazingly, as long as i moisturize rigorously my skin doesn't get irritated i'm happy

[@NicePerson58]

Same, I use it under my eye. Eventhough I experience peeling, I can always moisturize.

[@MyLoVeLyMaN]

Good that works for you, but everyone be careful with tret around the eyes! Many people are sensitive and get dry eye, because tret may inhibit the glands that lubricate the eyes. Sometimes this is an irreversible side effect. I'd rather be safe than sorry and use a retinol or milder product.

[@NicePerson58]

@@MyLoVeLyMaN since I have very oily skin, my skin doesn't get easily sensitized by the Tretinoin. Bakuchiol is an alternative for the eye area, but I'm not really into it.

[@aeducator1]

You are thankfully an outlier. For most people retin-A thins the skin.

[@stacyglez6099]

Clicked so fast, I needed this video

[@susanmcf1]

Your videos are so helpful (and inspiring) to me.

[@CarolSmith-vg8xs]

Thanks Dr Sam. If doing a series I’d love some information on tackling under eye wrinkles. I’ve very few crows feet at side of eyes. But under my eyes have a lot of lines, I presume from years of allergies. I don’t think filler would work and I know Botox is not recommended on this area. Are there any other aesthetic treatments that would work well? Thanks

[@aeducator1]

Hi Carol, lasers will "work" in the short term. But the wounding response initiated by lasers doesn't last and really we wouldn't want it to. It doesn't foster the natural structure of the skin. The best approaches all take time.

[@sulakaricats]

Excellent video….thankfully I’ve found a sunscreen that I can use around my eyes, or rather my dermatologist recommended one.

[@williamscriven]

Thanks very good. Would be interested to know what the evidence for benefits of vitamin C are Dr Sam. Regards, William

[@Immortal_One]

Hemp seed oil as well for fatty acids

[@kintutucker2173]

THANK YOU DR. SAM

[@HereDiianas]

Hi Dr Sam! Do cross feet (lines on the side area of the eye) and fine lines under the eyes must be treated the same?

[@cc-wy4bs]

Good!. But hard to understand some words. Thanks.

[@rhondamullins6192]

This was an excellent video! Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@rockyfan1959]

Please please please, what are some of the products you would recommend? I have to have low priced items, please. :)

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

Dehydrated skin typically looks dull and can show premature signs of aging, like surface wrinkles and loss of elasticity.

[@aeducator1]

Or shiny. Like botoxed-skin.

[@nikitayadav4228]

Hey Dr Sam, i watched content of a couple of good opthalmologist , who discussed that even though retinol and retinoids are prescribed by Dermatologist, it can have detrimental effects on the eyes and eye health . Retinol increases cell turnover, so it leads to death or loss of eye meibomian glands and goblet of conjuctiva. It leads to dry eyes and dry eyes harm eye health negatively. Can you please enlighten me on this, also can you share some scientific backed articles/studies done on undereye & eye health and vitamin A use.

[@Boris652000]

Hi Dr Sam. I really enjoy your videos. They are very informational! Do you ever address types/ingredients in make up that are good for mature skin and for different types, dry etc.

[@jamiliawallace9103]

New subbie. I love your content much, I have been watching of late. 🌹

[@kendallstark4302]

I've been wearing big sunglasses since forever, and also massaging my moisturizer around my eyes. I'm very happy to say that I still have zero crow's feet, even at 40 💖

[@HereDiianas]

Same at almost 39 !!! I have worn sunglasses all the time since I was a teen because I wear rigid contacts and my eyes is a little sensitive to sunlight without knowing the benefit it will make on my skin later... Best decision ever!

[@Riosgirl98]

This seems like the big sunglasses appreciation society, I'm just about to turn 39 and I have zero crows feet. But then again a resting bitch face kinda helps 😂

[@HereDiianas]

@@Riosgirl98 Lol !!!!

[@Infp996]

Me too ! At 41 no wrinkles

[@birdlover7776]

Don’t believe that

[@pawool]

Thanks for this it’s great. I’ve watched some videos that say that retinol causes dry eye syndrome and wondering if there is any evidence to support this. Thanks 😊

[@edgarscirulis1129]

Thank you for the content 😊

[@xyber81]

Murad youth renewal retinol eye serum. My mum didn’t believe me, gave her a tester and it’s all she’s wanted for birthday and xmas since(every 6 months)

[@kendallstark4302]

Love this 💖

[@leenadhiman1488]

Snail cream from Holland and Barratt is fab

[@morganophelia5963]

I have trouble with any eye product I use burning around and under and around the upper parts of my eye area .. what can i do .. red hair fair skin

[@CJ_536]

As a fair, freckled, sensitive skin woman with two red headed daughters, my personal experience is that SPF and moisture are the most important. I like the vanicream brand mineral SPF because chemical SPF burns. No tint, but I'm fair enough that it basically blends in. Lol I pay it gently around the eye with my ring finger. No rubbing. They also have nice moisturizers. No treatments in them... Just moisture. Without fragrance and most irritants they are the best option. Only straight vaseline is less irritating. My eczema prone daughter likes the Cetaphil ointment that is like Vaseline because she can pat it on her eye area without it stinging. I find I have to remove makeup from the eye area using oil. The only makeup remover that sometimes works is the elf brand makeup removing balm, but when my rosacea flares the coconut oil is soothing despite the fact that it can cause acne in some people. I use the vanicream gentle facial cleanser to remove the oil. Treatments usually sting, but especially vitamin c and retinol and "natural" retinol alternatives. The only treatment that seems to be comfortable... And then only if I am not in a sensitive flare... Is la Roche posse moisturizer with niacinamide in it. It is the one in the slender blue bottle that is only affordable when all the other products are cheap vanicream. Lol I use it two or three times a week. More than that stings. And I wear sunglasses regularly. Hope that helps. I feel your pain.

[@morganophelia5963]

@@CJ_536 ok thank you so much for that piece of advice yes redhead struggles are so real lol 😂🥰 i also noticed it helps me if i wait about 30 minutes after i wash my face and tone etc. to wait before i apply my eye cream too and sometimes my retinol or lactic acid etc. cus i get that "sting"/ "burn" if i put it on too soon especially if used any form of microdermabrasion i also notice it if i get sunburned on my cheeks too it hurts when that happens i try to just do a cream i'll to try the vanicream i also think maybe i could have accidentally got my retinol under my eye by the accidental "swipe " lol

[@EmmaDee]

I would have to use some of the camera filters for pictures or video like most KZbinrs do!!

[@msagoo29]

Luckily I don't have any wrinkles around the eyes at the old age of 39, I credit that to lots of moisturiser and SPF around the eyes, and eyelids

[@01jausten]

Glad to know I’ve been doing the right things to preserve the health of the skin around my eyes. One thing though, can we stop calling them “crows feet” (or is it “crow’s feet” 🤔) and start calling them “smile lines”? Sounds much more positive. xx

[@wendigo1919]

Yes, I call them eye smile lines... I think they're beautiful actually. I always look at Julianne Moore's face and think... wow.. she's so beautiful with her twinkly eye smile lines. I don't know if she would be as stunning without them.

[@Elena-fc7mj]

Is buffet from the ordinary good option?

[@debbieaccolla9086]

I've been using trentinoin for years..can I put it closer to my eyes and pn the lids?? If I buffer it..please let me know..I'm almost 62 years old..I'd love to try it

[@valentinaci7888]

Isn't retionid getting inside the eye harmful to the eye itself? Also is azelaic acud for the under eye area okay to use ? Planning onngetting pregnant sonI switched to azelaic acid instead of a retinoid.

[@skincarewithaustin]

Dr. Sam - do you sleep on your back, or do you use a silk pillowcase? I’m a face sleeper and I can see the effects of my eye area in the morning.

[@kendallstark4302]

I'm a side sleeper but am trying to train myself to sleep on my back. This will help with face lines created from pillows but also creases on the chest. It's really tough to get into the habit, though!

[@skincarewithaustin]

@@kendallstark4302 I’ve been trying for YEARS :( I even have a pillow with little bumpers on the side to prevent rolling over. It’s helped more than anything, but even then I probably only sleep on my back 30% of the time.

[@monicastraub3372]

Would micro-needling around the eyes work?

[@kathleen5800]

Thank you for this video, I am 21, and I noticed some fine lines that I think are due to dehydration

[@angelamarkopoyloy7546]

would fraxel work??or morpheus?

[@Immortal_One]

How about hyaluronic for moisture??

[@Jennifer.villezcas]

Hi doctor, I've heard that rubbing your eyes causes wrinkles, is this permanent or only while the skin is dehydrated due to the rubbing?

[@martin3203]

Horrible audio quality. 64 kbit? Otherwise, I enjoy your vlogs, thank you.

[@KaMiQa16]

I have huuuge mimical wrinkles under my eyes, they look like rays of the sun but when I don't smile, they are not visible - I do use eye cream and retinol on my full face but it doesn't do anything to that -what else can I do apart from botox? PS i use SPF 50 and take collagen

[@hubertinasimon7098]

What to do if my skin it thinner because Of tens of years of retinoids use?

[@johncheffy4775]

I've built up my Retinoid use , started with The Ordinary Retinol 1% then I used Geek&Gorgeous A10 Retinaldehyde 0.1% and now I'm using Differin 0.1% . Less is more . I had the worse irritation from Retinol .

[@leenadhiman1488]

How was u with retinaldehyde

[@deirdrepattison7096]

Would you recommend Nightly for putting around/under eyes? I use tretanoin on the rest of the face.

[@RachelDee]

NO. The directions explicitly say not to do that. It's very irritating to my eyeball area if a trace diluted amount of nightly in my moisturizer gets rubbed in.

[@deirdrepattison7096]

Thank you! Can you recommend any that can be used around eyes?

[@lkessler1]

Eek, sunglasses are the one thing I’m not good at. Sunscreen yes, sunglasses no 🤦‍♀️. I will be rethinking this from now on as I hate the lines under my eyes 😭

[@anonymous6594]

So an eye cream is about to be launched.

[@ilyak8987]

😂 yeah according to previous strategy

[@ranveiglie5768]

Hope so 🙏😊

[@ilyak8987]

Dr Sam has her marketing in check. The product came out 😅👍

[@DrSamBunting]

@@ilyak8987 😉

[@laluna5548]

Is spf 15 enough for the eye area?

[@anniewhitmore7627]

I don't think so - spf 30 at least, preferably spf 50 IMO

[@alison.cdonald7040]

No i hate them Eye wrinkles nightmare plz hel I hav lines on my lids and under eyes amd what I find is see if I am tired them lines ar alot wors tired so lines show but I never found a serum or cream to help

[@hulyalala946]

Is tretinoin dangerous if it gets into the eye?

[@ilyak8987]

Not really, but it could sting badly. Vitamin-A derivates are used in eye creams and drops.. (the potency is different of course)

[@flower1990-B]

I am at peace because nothing can bring our youth back. I ve embraced my age and my fine lines . Don t have many :)) I don t understand this aging obsession. We are beautiful at any age.

[@ljuboblajic4903]

Feel free to look at your notes (if you use them), that is more natural. Mineral filters tend to be more visible under the eye area because of their aggregation between small wrinkles.

[@dannil9878]

With botox The lack of emotions is obvious and very uncanny valley.

[@elakarczewska9042]

I haven't been forced to wear a mask... I chose not to wear one a let myself breathe instead...

[@Ellie-es4ms]

No people, don’t put retinol around your eyes.

[@saumyasharma6326]

first one

[@hustler_9944]

She's so 🔥 🥵

[@almightyrod5445]

I fucking hate eye lines!

[@minervasowl7658]

So I used the PMD device across (not inside of) the ocular bone, and it seems that it permanently stretched and damaged my skin, resulting in very prominent wrinkling. What (if anything) can I do to make this any better. I've only tried over the counter retinol products, and they aren't helping at all. Someone please help!