What are Frown Lines?

Frown lines are vertical lines that develop between your eyebrows and nose when you frown due to contraction and movement of two facial muscles.​

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What causes Frown Lines/wrinkles?

Forehead wrinkles can be attributed to a variety of factors, with the primary cause being the reduction in collagen and elastin production in the skin as we grow older. These proteins play a crucial role in maintaining the skin's elasticity, and their decline leads to the formation of lines and wrinkles on the forehead.

In addition to the natural aging process, external factors such as stress, sun exposure, smoking, alcohol consumption, dehydration, and genetic predisposition also contribute to the development of forehead wrinkles over time. These lifestyle and environmental elements can accelerate the formation of lines on the forehead, making them more prominent and noticeable.

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What are Crows Feet?

Crow's feet is the commonly known name given to wrinkles which appear at the side of the eyes, and stretch out towards the temples. The actual term (crow's feet) developed due to how the lines splay out; in a very similar shape to a crow's claw.

 

What causes Crows Feet?

Crow's feet are the fine lines and wrinkles that form around the eyes as a result of repetitive facial movements such as squinting, laughing, or frowning. These lines are caused by the contraction of the orbicularis oculi muscle, a circular muscle that surrounds the eye and is connected to the skin. 

 

When this muscle contracts during facial expressions, it pulls the skin inward, leading to the development of lines and grooves over time. The continuous repetition of these movements over the years results in the formation of crow's feet, which are a common sign of aging around the eyes.

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What Causes Wrinkles?

With natural aging, the skin becomes less elastic and less moist, with less fat and collagen in the deeper layers. This therefore results in the lines and creases typical of wrinkles also known as wrinkling.

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