Wrinkles and fine lines that radiate from the corners of the eyes are called crow’s feet. A normal occurrence in people with advancing years, these gradually appear as we age. There are those who get them early on, and there are those who do not till much later. In some, the lines and creases are particularly deep and long. In others, these are barely noticeable.

It is said by some that crow’s feet are caused by squinting, laughing, frowning, and other facial motions. It is also said that exposure to the sun and the thinness or dryness of the skin around the eyes cause them. The truth is that crow’s feet are a natural consequence of growing old; the so-called causes merely accelerate the process in which the wrinkles develop and aggravate their appearance. [Read more...]