One of the first signs of aging is the appearance of fine lines around your eyes and undereye wrinkles. This dreaded emergence of the loss of youthful skin is more commonly referred to as crows feet. Resembling the tiny marks that are left in the sand by a bird's talon, these aptly named nuisances don't have to be taken lying down.

The reason that crows feet appear prior to many other signs of lines or wrinkles on the rest of the face is that the area around the eyes doesn't produce its own natural oil. This natural defense will keep the face looking younger much longer. Without the rejuvenating effects of natural oils, your eyes will show their age, and crows feet will appear.

The best treatments for crows feet start with prevention in your earlier years. Dabbing eye creams gently around your eyes when you are younger will help to replenish the collagen in the skin and keep the area around your eye looking youthful. Another good preventative method is to wear sunglasses when outdoors. Your eyes will respond to extreme sunlight by squinting, and, because the area around the eye is so sensitive, this can cause you to prematurely age, just as with any other type of overexposure to the sun.

Other habits to avoid are smoking, too much caffeine and too much alcohol. Your skin is a reflection first and foremost of what you put into your body. A life of excess will show on your face and can lead to early and more pronounced signs of gaining.

If you are beyond the use of preventative methods and need a solution to the appearance of crows feet, one of the best wrinkle treatment methods for reducing them is the use of collagen fillers. These can be found in many popular brands at any local market, and they prove most effective and long-lasting. There are collagen fillers designed and specially formulated for the eye, and they will net much better results than collagen fillers designed for other areas of the face. These fillers encourage the regeneration of collagen around the eye, and they can help heal and reduce the appearance of wrinkles around the eye over time.

Another great way to rid your eyes of the menacing appearance of crows feet is to seek out an acupuncturist. Acupuncture has been proven safer than Botox while being just as effective. The use of acupuncture needles placed in different parts of the face will help to induce relaxation of the body while helping to force the skin to regenerate in response to the tiny needles. Women have reported amazing results in as few as three visits.

When undergoing either of these treatments for crows feet, something that helps to hide their appearance is the use of a skin brightener. Use this product under your eye in a sweeping motion, moving from the interior of the eye to the exterior, and do the same for the lid. This will be an effective illuminating feature that will detract from the appearance of crows feet while you are waiting on your chosen treatment method to work its magic.

You don't have to take the signs of aging lying down. Modern science and the cosmetic industry are always introducing new ways to keep your skin looking young, healthy and vibrant. So you can say hello to beautiful skin and goodbye to crows feet.