The skin is the largest organ of the body, its health and care is of vital importance because it is the letter of introduction of all people. Eating habits directly influence this organ; In addition, it is important to have good habits so that aging does not appear before it is due.
This is why health professionals recommend eating a healthy diet, rich in protein, carbohydrates in their natural state, lots of fruits and vegetables; what’s more, to exercise regularly and consume six to eight glasses of water a day, which is equivalent to two liters of this vital liquid.
The newspaper The Spanish, In its health and personal care section, it mentions some home remedies that can help reduce the presence of wrinkles around the eyes, known as crow’s feet.
Chicken feet form on the sides of the eyes and usually appear between 35 and 40 years of age; these arise before the arrival of aging and due to the decrease in collagen that begins to appear at these ages.
How to prevent chicken feet
- Perform facial gymnastics daily: Through movements of tension and relaxation, the muscles of the face can be retrained so that they are less prone to expression lines. An exercise to prevent crow’s feet is to keep your eyes closed for two minutes raising your eyebrows and repeat the activity three to five times.
- Eat a healthy and balanced diet: foods rich in vitamins and antioxidants should be prioritized in the diet; for it, you can eat fruits and vegetables; and foods rich in vitamin C, since this component is a precursor in the formation of collagen, a protein responsible for giving elasticity and firmness to the skin.
- Do not smoke and reduce the consumption of alcoholic beverages: “Tobacco ages and dries out the skin by reducing blood circulation” and alcohol dries out the skin, preventing it from remaining hydrated.
- Drink enough amount of water: To keep the skin hydrated, you should consume two liters of water a day, which is equivalent to eight glasses; In addition, its hydration should be reinforced with the application of moisturizing creams. To know the most appropriate for each type of skin or better, consult a dermatologist.
Home remedies to reduce chicken feet
Before its application, it is recommended to have the approval of a dermatologist in order to avoid allergies or adverse reactions.
- Aloe vera: this ingredient gives elasticity and firmness to the skin; therefore, aloe vera gel can be applied to the areas most prone to wrinkling.
- Avocado: This fruit helps protect skin tissues. All you have to do is get a ripe avocado, crush it and apply it to the eye contour area, leaving it to act for 20 minutes and rinsing with plenty of water.
- Papaya: this food is high in vitamin C which helps the body produce vitamin C. It can be applied directly to the skin with a few drops of olive oil.
- Egg whites: This ingredient restores firmness to the skin. To apply it to the face, beat an egg white until a foamy mixture is obtained, then apply carefully around the eyes, leave on for 10 minutes and rinse with plenty of cold water.