Rosehip oil is one of the best oils to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Rosehip oil has several benefits for the skin and also helps to provide essential nutrients to the skin.
It is a great option to reduce eye wrinkles, dark spots, and puffy eyes with faster results.
So, why not make a rosehip oil eye cream at home which are non-toxic and easy to make. Let’s see how this eye cream is helpful to the skin.
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Why Is DIY Eye Cream Better Than The Commercial One?
1. First and foremost, DIY eye cream is made up of natural ingredients, which have almost zero side effects. There are no harsh chemicals used which can harm the skin in the long run.
2. The essential oils used have proven anti-aging benefits. Apart from that, they also have antimicrobial, wound healing, and astringent like properties.
3. The DIY eye cream can be made easily at home, and you can change the ingredients so that it properly suits your skin type.
Benefits Of DIY Rosehip Oil Eye Cream For Wrinkles & Dark Circles
Rosehip Oil
Rosehip oil is known to have anti-aging effects. It improves cell longevity and obstructs skin aging.
It is rich in carotenoid pigments and is a strong antioxidant, which can inhibit the synthesis of MMP-1, an enzyme responsible for the breakdown of collagen.
Thus rosehip oil is an excellent ingredient for anti-aging creams. It reduces the appearance of wrinkles. (source)
An extract derived from rosehip known as methanolic has been shown to be an inhibitor of melanogenesis; which means that rosehip oil works against skin pigmentation.
It reduces dark spots.
Shea Butter
Shea butter has a high percentage of unsaponifiable compounds (e.g., triterpenes, tocopherol, phenols, and sterols), which possess potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties (source).
These properties make it a good ingredient to be used in anti-aging formulations. Shea butter deeply moisturizes the skin, making it soft and supple.
Its skin-nourishing properties and high content of vitamin E and A also make it ideal to be used in an eye cream for reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
Beeswax
Beeswax works as a humectant, which means it attracts moisture from outside and keeps it locked in, preventing the skin from drying out.
It forms a protective layer around the skin, protecting it from environmental factors such as direct sunlight and pollution; which are triggering factors for skin aging.
Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense essential oil is said to be beneficial for oily and acne-prone skin and has anti-aging properties too. It stimulates cell regeneration and also protects older cells from free radical damage.
The astringent properties of the oil help to soothe the skin, tighten skin pores and gives the skin an even tone. It’s also beneficial in softening fine lines and wrinkles.
Frankincense essential oil is, therefore, an important ingredient in many anti-aging creams and serums.
Rose Essential Oil
Rose essential oil has the ability to deeply nourish the skin to make it supple and glowing.
It also helps to heal the skin and protect it from damage, therefore combating the signs of aging.
It reduces skin inflammations such as redness and itching due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Vitamin E Oil
Vitamin E is a naturally occurring antioxidant, which protects the skin from the adverse effects of oxidative stress including photoaging (source).
Procedure For DIY Rosehip Oil Eye Cream For Wrinkles & Dark Circles
- ½ tablespoon grated beeswax (Buy From Here)
- 1 tablespoon shea butter (Buy From Here)
- 2 tablespoon sweet almond oil (Buy From Here)
- 10 drops vitamin E oil (Buy From Here)
- 1 tablespoon rosehip oil (Buy From Here)
- 5 drops frankincense essential oil (Buy From Here)
- 3 drops rose essential oil(Buy From Here)
- In a heat-safe glass bowl, combine the beeswax, shea butter, and sweet almond oil. And melt everything using a double boiler system.
- Stir gently until everything is melted.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then stir in rosehip seed oil, vitamin E, and essential oils.
- Pour the mixture in a glass or tin container.
- Leave the mixture for a couple of hours to get thickened.
- You can store this cream for 3-4 months.
- It contains essential oils so do a patch test before applying it.
- Cleanse your face using a cleanser of choice and pat dry. Use fingertips to gently massage a small amount of this eye cream under your eye area. Apply daily.
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6 Comments
Gifty
May 26, 2020 at 10:04 amGreat DIY thank you so much
Rosehip oil is my favorite tho
Please is it necessary for me to add preservative?
Thank you
Mamta
May 28, 2020 at 11:22 amHi Gifty,
This eye cream is made with no water. So, there is no need to add preservatives in the cream. You can store it for upto 6 months.
Ronel Knop
June 15, 2020 at 5:51 pmGood day, thank you for this great recipe. I’ve made it and both my husband and I love it.
I just have a question… the consistency changed and it’s a little grainy. I suspect it’s the beeswax?
What have I done wrong and how do I prevent it in future? Compared to your photo, Mine is thicker and not as Glossy as yours… still an absolute winner!
Many thanks
Mamta
July 20, 2020 at 5:02 pmHi Ronel,
Your cream feels grainy because the beeswax is not completely melted. You would need to experiment with the beeswax amount as it gets hard in a colder environment and vice versa. To adjust the consistency, you have to add more beeswax to make a firm cream or you have to add more liquid oils to make cream thin and velvety.
Just melt the cream again and add 1-2 tablespoon more almond oil.
Alicia
March 25, 2021 at 9:37 pmCan I use something different than rose oil?
Mamta
March 26, 2021 at 4:48 pmHi Alicia,
Yes, you can use any anti-aging essential oils. But always do a patch test before applying any essential oil.