When you consider that your eyes are constantly moving … and so is the skin around them! Just blinking causes 10,000 movements and smiling, squinting and tension from stress all take their effect on the skin, particularly around the eyes, leading to “character” lines. Excessive exposure to sun (especially squinting) and cigarette smoke (nicotine constricts blood vessels), salty foods, allergies and dehydration (causing puffiness), can all exacerbate saggy skin. For these reasons, it’s important to consider special care for the eye area in your skin care regime.