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# Crow’s Feet

## Quick Summary

Crow’s Feet are fan-shaped fine lines and wrinkles at the outer corners of the eyes. They often start as expression lines when smiling or squinting, then may become more visible at rest as UV exposure, dryness, and normal skin-support changes accumulate. This Concern is about cosmetic appearance, not a medical diagnosis. The realistic skincare goal is softer-looking eye-corner lines, better hydration, and a smoother-looking eye area over time. Because the outer eye area is thin and mobile, small changes in dryness, irritation, or sun exposure can make the lines look sharper.

## Causes

Crow’s feet form where thin, flexible eye-area skin folds repeatedly during smiling, laughing, and squinting. UV exposure can make the lines look more pronounced by contributing to visible photoaging changes, while dryness can make shallow lines look sharper. The outer eye area also has less cushion than many facial zones, so small texture changes show easily. Rubbing the eyes, applying products roughly, smoking, and long periods of unprotected sun exposure can all make the area look more creased over time.

## Related Entities

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- [Schagen 2017 — Topical peptide treatments with effective anti-aging results](https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/schagen-2017-peptide-review)
- [Robinson LR et al., "Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improved skin appearance"](https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/robinson-2005-pal-kttks-clinical)
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