Eyewrinkle Cream

Disclaimer: This information is in no way intended to be a substitute for modern medical care. Do not self-treat any medical complaint without the guidance of a licensed health care provider.
August 8, 2000

Unfortunately, there is no magic potion that allows us to keep our youth. Yet we seldom give up the search for the ultimate product that will defy age and advance us wrinkle-free into our later years.

The first signs of aging are usually noticed around the eyes. Since the skin there is very thin, with just a few sebaceous and sweat glands, it tends to age rapidly. Eye creams and oils can help, but beware: they often contain ingredients that make wrinkles appear to have disappeared. After the cream is removed, though, the skin collapses and the wrinkles can appear more obvious.

When using creams made at home with pure plant oils, the harmful chemical additives aren't present. The properties of these creams can help to regenerate cells and support the skin's natural functions.

Relief For The Eyes

An eye pack that is made from a cooling compress of green tea is known to be beneficial to tired, strained eyes. Moisten 2 cotton pads, lie down and place the pads over your eyes for about 10 minutes. A few drops of eyebright on cotton pads will have the same effect.

Application

Using a spatula or clean fingers, dab eye-wrinkle cream (below) on the tips of the ringer of each hand. Place these fingers on the inner corner of your upper eyelids and gently smooth the cream outward. Then apply the cream under your eyes, moving inward from the outer corner. Gently circle your eyes in this manner for about 10 minutes; wipe off the excess cream with a soft cloth. Apply each morning and evening before moisturizing. Contact lens wearers should insert the lenses before adding eye cream or wait 10-15 minutes after applying the cream to allow it to soak into the skin. Don't use too much, as excess cream can cloud the lenses.

Take Care: When applying eye-wrinkle cream, always use clean fingers or a spatula to remove it from the jar. Contaminated cream can make the eye area susceptible to bacteria and infections.

Jojoba oil for delicate skin

This superior-grade, non-greasy oil is prized for its ability to easily penetrate and to protect the three layers of your skin. Jojoba oil is a natural antioxidant; it also acts as a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 16. The oil's vitamin E and minerals make your skin feel especially soft and moist.

Apricot-kernel oil for nourishment

The light oil of apricot kernels can penetrate easily into the sensitive, delicate skin around the eyes, as well. The oil from the first pressing of the apricot kernels is the most valuable, since it contains vitamins and minerals that are especially beneficial to aging skin; it is also good for sensitive, inflamed skin. Apricot-kernel oil nourishes the skin and protects it from the cold and dryness, helping it to stay supple and wrinkle-free.

Beeswax for skin protection

Pure beeswax is obtained by cleaning and melting an empty honeycomb. It retains its original dark-yellow color. Beeswax acts as an emulsifier, providing a creamy consistency to homemade eye cream. At the same time, this natural product protects the skin around the eyes by sealing in moisture and preventing it from evaporating.

Eye-Wrinkle Cream

3 tsp. jojoba oil
3 tsp. apricot-kernel oil
1 tsp. beeswax
5 tsp. rose water
1/4 tsp. borax
5 drops carrot-seed essential oil

Put the jojoba oil, apricot-kernel oil and beeswax into a small saucepan and heat the mixture over very low heat (do not simmer).
Remove from heat and stir to blend.
In another small saucepan, warm the rose water over very low heat and add the borax; stir until the borax is dissolved, and remove from heat.
Place the saucepan with the oils and wax into an ice bath. With a small whisk, rapidly stir wax and oils while drizzling in the rose water and borax mixture. The cream should set quickly.
When the eye-wrinkle cream is cool, mix in the carrot-seed essential oil.
Put the finished eye cream into a clean 2-oz. cream or cosmetic jar.

This cream will keep for about 1 month at a cool room temperature, or for about 2 months if refrigerated.

Eye Relaxation

If you are working for several hours doing close work or in a limited area, such as a computer screen, glance out the window or at a far distance regularly. Other eye muscles will then be used and the developement of wrinkles around the eyes as a result of eyestrain will be minimized.
To relax your eyes and help alleviate factors that promote wrinkling, place a cold compress, such as a damp tea bag or cloth, over your eyes.

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Sources:
All information provided in this article is the result of research using (but not limited to) the following books and guides: Herbs for Health and Healing, Rodale; Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, Scott Cunningham; Magical Herbalism, Scott Cunningham; The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers; Earthway, Mary Summer Rain; Teach Yourself Herbs, Susie White; Natural Beauty from the Garden, Janice Cox; Nature's Prescriptions, Editors of FC&A Medical Publishing, and The People's Pharmacy Guide to Home and Herbal Remedies, Joe Graedon and Theresa Graedon, Ph.D