Swimming - wrinkles around eyes from the gogles?

[martinkap]

Hi experienced triathletes!

I am seeking wisdom of the list. This is my second time I am starting to train for triathlon. My ultimate goal is NYC Nautica triathlon next summer (in about 9 months or so) - olympic distance. I am (now) healthy 37 year old with average skin (with some break outs) but the under-eye skin is not what it used to be. I try to swim 3x a week however, I have noticed that my swimming googles are leaving deep marks under my eyes which are visible for hours after the swim. I use hydration cream before and after ( Dermascyne 3 ) which works for me in normal daily life.

However, I am worried that after several weeks of training (months, years) my eye wrinkles will get deeper than they would be if not swimming...

I am not too shallow - I just really don't want to look too weathered I guess

Thanks for any advice!

Martina

[channlluv]

Excellent question. I'm curious about the same thing, as I've just started swimming distances, too, and have the same problem with the goggle ring.

Roxy, who's really hoping the Goggle Ring isn't some kind of tri badge of honor like the Cycling Shorts Tan Line. Ha!

[zia]

I switched to the Aquasphere line of goggles about 8 months ago. I have the Seal, which makes me look a little like a bug, but doesn't interfere with my speed at all and leaves minimal lines around my eyes. Before, I even had bruises around my eyes, and goggles always hurt. Looking at their web site, it appears they also have some lower-profile options, as well as some women-styled options. The seal is starting to go on mine, especially with more vigorous swimming, but they're by far the most comfy pair I've owned...

Not cheap, though. ~$25.

See all the happy-eyed reviewers here.

[tribogota]

I use the aquasphere's also, they also leave a mark high on my forehead and lower on my eyes. I swim five days a week and always have marks for hours, sometimes even while I am teaching. But, once they go away, well they go away. I have been swimming for a couple of years 5 days a week, and I don't think my eyes have gotten anymore wrinkled than usual (am 39), I do notice the sun wear and tear from cycling though. People sleep facedown for years and years of their lives and that doesn't change their skin.

[Selkie]

I must be more of a pigpen than I realized. I swim before work, and go to the office w/goggle marks and sometimes, swim cap lines on my face. My hair is wet from the shower, too. Don't think twice about it.

[salsabike]

Aquasphere also, although am trying some new Blue Seventies. I ALWAYS look after swimming as if aliens have been trying to suck my eyes out. It goes away after a few hours. I have yet to figure out how to avoid this but I think it's not any kind of long term effect.