Undereye wrinkle treatment that actually works to heal wrinkles?

December 16, 2007 2:54 PM

Know of any products that heal undereye wrinkles?

I'm looking for a product that will actually heal/reverse wrinkles over the long term, rather than just temporarily improving their appearance.

I'm 24. For years, I've only had one or two fine wrinkles under my eyes. Over the past few months, I've developed a *huge*, deep, diagonal, gash-like wrinkle under my left eye. I don't like this development and want to do what I can to ameliorate it.

I already drink quite a bit of water and moisturize.

posted by Ashley801 to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (11 answers total)

Anybody saying "Yes, X cream 'heals' wrinkles" is a credulous dupe of advertising who sees what (s)he wants to see in mirrors. If you're dead set on doing something about it, you need to talk to the sort of "doctor" who injects various potions into or near wrinkles every few months.
posted by kmennie at 3:18 PM on December 16, 2007

That's not entirely true, kmennie. Retinol is a topical cream that does increase collagen production. You can get some forms over the counter, but you have to be sure you're buying the most active form. The people over at the Makeupalley's Skincare Board know alllll about it. Retinol and sunscreen are the way to go.
posted by emyd at 3:24 PM on December 16, 2007

No product will heal a wrinkle--you need heavier artillery for permanent change. Lasers, knives.

Some products may minimize the appearance of wrinkles for as long as you continue to use them. I am currently having great luck with Neutrogena's Anti-Wrinkle Intensive for face and eyes. L'Oreal's Wrinkle De-Crease, on the other hand, did nothing.

Also: Sunscreen, UVA/UVB protective lenses, all the time, all year long. Ounce of prevention, etc.
posted by padraigin at 3:27 PM on December 16, 2007

emyd, retinol only works while you're using it.
posted by padraigin at 3:28 PM on December 16, 2007

Retinol works, but only while you are using it as padraigin stated. There are stronger options through your dermatologist including stronger creams, botox, collagen injections and surgery.
posted by caddis at 3:50 PM on December 16, 2007

Eye exercises, build/bulk up the muscles that are attached to your eyeball,this pushes them forward in the sockets to minimize the wrinkles.
posted by hortense at 5:52 PM on December 16, 2007

Go see a dermatologist. A good one, not a product/procedure salesperson. If you did just suddenly develop a giant large obvious wrinkle at 24, the derm should take a look at the skin and make sure that there's not something else more serious going on.

Or they can tell you that in their professional opinion, you have a tiny normal wrinkle about which you just started stressing and that you should use whatever moisturizer makes you happy.
posted by desuetude at 7:17 PM on December 16, 2007

It might be the way your sleeping Ashley. Sleeping on your face will do it everytime.
posted by survivorman at 2:17 AM on December 17, 2007

If you have a VERY deep wrinkle at your age you are either a) dieting too much or b) squinting for some reason (bright sunlight? bad eyesite?).

You will never be able to stop them developing entirely though, just lessen the impact. Sorry but retinol DOES NOT increase collagen, it's Retin-A/Retinova that does that but it can't get rid of such a deep wrinkle.
posted by gatchaman at 5:50 AM on December 17, 2007

It is probably best not to use Retin-A if there is any risk that you might become pregnant as it is similar to Accutane which has been linked to birth defects. The risk is a lot less with Retin-A as it is administered topically rather than orally, but nevertheless an overabundance of caution is merited when it is someone else's life you are potentially affecting.
posted by caddis at 7:28 AM on December 17, 2007

See Roc. It promotes restoring the collagen in your skin. It does make a difference, I've used it for some years now.
posted by Goofyy at 7:57 AM on December 18, 2007