The skin under your eyes is some of the thinnest on your entire body. Because it’s so delicate, it’s often one of the first places you might notice changes like fine lines or a loss of firmness.
If you have been wondering what you can do about it, you have several options. A combination of consistent at-home care, targeted skincare ingredients, professional treatments, and protective habits can help you achieve firmer, smoother skin under your eyes.
What Causes Loose Skin Under Your Eyes
Changes to your under-eye skin usually happen gradually and are often the result of several factors working together over time.
Age and Collagen Loss
As you get older, your body naturally makes less collagen and elastin. These are the proteins responsible for keeping your skin feeling firm and bouncy. When their levels drop, the skin can become thinner and less elastic.
Sun Exposure
Time spent in the sun without protection can be tough on your skin. The sun’s UV rays break down collagen and can damage skin cells, leading to fine lines and looseness in the delicate under-eye area. This damage from UV rays is a significant factor in skin aging.
Lifestyle Habits
Some of your daily habits can also play a role in your skin’s health. A few common ones include:
- Not getting enough sleep
- Forgetting to drink enough water
- Eating a diet high in salt
- Frequently rubbing your eyes
At-Home Tips to Support Under-Eye Skin
You can make a noticeable difference in how the skin around your eyes looks and feels with a few simple daily habits. These tips support your overall wellness, which often shows in your skin.
Stay Hydrated and Eat a Balanced Diet
Drinking plenty of water throughout the day helps keep your skin cells plump and hydrated. You can also support your body’s natural collagen production by eating foods rich in vitamin C, amino acids, and antioxidants.
Prioritize Your Sleep
Try to get between 7 and 9 hours of quality sleep each night. This gives your body—and your skin—the time it needs to repair itself. Sleeping on your back can also help you avoid putting pressure on your face.
Be Gentle with Your Skin
The skin around your eyes needs a light touch. When you apply or remove makeup or creams, use your ring finger since it applies the least pressure. Pat products gently into the skin instead of rubbing. If you find yourself rubbing your eyes often due to discomfort, it could be a sign of dry eye syndrome.
Use Medical-Grade Skincare
Medical-grade skincare products are formulated with higher concentrations of active ingredients designed to penetrate deeper into the skin. At Kennedy Eye Clinic, we carry Vivier Medical Skincare, a pharmaceutical-grade line known for supporting collagen production, improving skin texture, and addressing signs of aging around the eyes. Using medical-grade products can significantly enhance your at-home results and complement in-office treatments.
Professional Procedures and Treatments
For results that go beyond what you can achieve at home, professional treatments are designed to target loose under-eye skin more directly. An optometrist in Saskatoon can help you explore options that fit your aesthetic and eye health needs.
We offer advanced medical aesthetics services right in our in-house medical aesthetics clinic, Kennedy Eye Spa & Medical Aesthetics, making it easy to combine eye health and skin care in one trusted location.
A Look at the Jett Plasma Pen
The Jett Plasma Pen is a non-surgical treatment that uses controlled plasma energy to gently target the surface of the skin. This process encourages the skin’s natural tightening and renewal response, helping improve firmness and texture over time.
Jett Plasma is often referred to as a non-surgical blepharoplasty, as it can tighten loose skin around the eyes without incisions or surgery. This treatment is performed in-house at our medical aesthetics clinic.
Radiofrequency Skin Tightening
Radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening works by delivering gentle, controlled heat into the deeper layers of the skin. This heat stimulates your body’s natural production of collagen and elastin, helping the under-eye area become firmer and more resilient over time.
Our clinic offers Forma RF, a comfortable and non-invasive treatment that is well-suited for the delicate skin around the eyes. Forma RF requires little to no downtime and can be a great option for patients looking to improve skin laxity and fine lines without surgery.
Microneedling for Collagen Renewal
Microneedling is designed to stimulate your skin’s natural healing process. By creating tiny, controlled micro-injuries in the skin, microneedling encourages the production of new collagen and elastin, leading to smoother texture and improved firmness over time.
We offer Morpheus8 RF Microneedling, which combines traditional microneedling with radiofrequency energy to target deeper layers of the skin, allowing for more advanced collagen remodeling. This treatment is especially effective for improving under-eye texture, firmness, and the appearance of fine lines.
Learn more about our full range of medical aesthetics services at Kennedy Eye Spa & Medical Aesthetics.
How to Protect the Delicate Skin Around Your Eyes
Protecting your skin now is one of the most effective ways to keep it healthy for years to come. A little prevention goes a long way for the delicate under-eye area.
Use Sun Protection Every Day
Make a habit of applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher around your eyes every single day. This is important even on cloudy days, as UV rays can still reach your skin.
Wear Sunglasses and Hats
A good pair of sunglasses with UV protection acts as a physical shield for your eyes and the skin around them. Choosing the right sunglasses gives you both style and protection. As a bonus, sunglasses reduce your need to squint, which can help prevent fine lines from forming over time.
Care That Shows
Taking care of the skin under your eyes involves a mix of gentle daily habits, smart skincare choices, and effective protective measures. By combining medical-grade skincare like Vivier with advanced in-office treatments such as Jett Plasma, Forma RF, and Morpheus8, you can achieve more noticeable and longer-lasting results. Our team at Kennedy Eye Clinic is ready to help you explore your options. Schedule a consultation to discuss your goals and find a personalized approach to help you look your best, see your best, and feel your best.
