Stress, anxiety, sleeplessness, pollution, exposure to the harmful UV rays and the natural process of aging are some of the major contributors as far as dark circles and fine lines around your eyes are concerned. They make you look aged and tired. Hence it is recommended that you resort to the use of eye creams to keep the skin around your eyes healthy, taut and youthful. Homemade eye creams or serums are known to be effective as well as safe for regular use. Below is a recipe for anti-aging eye serum:
BENEFITS:
Castor oil- Castor oil has great skin moisturizing and nourishing properties. It helps reduce and prevent fine lines and keeps the area around your eyes healthy and soft.
Almond oil- Almond oil has skin lightening properties that helps lighten dark circles to a great extent. It also blurs out fine lines and wrinkles.
Lavender oil- Lavender oil nourishes skin and keeps it healthy and plump. It also helps in preventing early signs of aging.
RECIPE FOR NATURAL ANTI-AGING EYE SERUM:
Things you need-
- 1 tablespoon castor oil
- 1 tablespoon almond oil
- 1 drop lavender oil
Directions-
- In a bowl, add castor oil and almond oil.
- Add in lavender oil and stir.
- Pour the mixture in a roll-on bottle.
- Use this before bedtime.
- To use, roll it under your eyes and tap it gently. Wipe excess on the upper lid.
Note: Homemade eye creams and serums help to keep the sensitive skin around your eyes healthy and firm. As a result, you look fresh and young! However, make sure that the eye serum don’t seep into your eyes and also, never use ingredients you are allergic to. Be religious in using this eye serum to reap quick and amazing benefits.