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4 Ways To Make Homemade Under-Eye Creams

Those darkened bags under your eyes can really get you in a fix! Dark circles or under-eye dark spots can make you look tired and old – even if you are not. Using a chemical-laden cream can only make matters worse, so learning how to make under-eye cream at home is a natural alternative your skin will fall in love with. With a homemade eye cream, the solution feels closer than ever. Your worry, concerns, stress, and dark circles can now take a back seat with a DIY (do-it-yourself) under-eye cream. When you make  a homemade eye cream for dark circles and wrinkles yourself, you have a solution that will stay with you all your life.

Woman Using Under Eye Cream

Understanding What Dark Circles Are, And Why You Have Them

We all talk about skin care, we discuss our skin type and conditions, our remedies, and products, but how often do we focus on our under-eye bags and dark circles? It can be intimidating to talk about them, or to experiment with a DIY under-eye cream, considering the skin around your eyes is extremely sensitive. What would help is understanding what causes your dark circles, knowing which ingredients can help and which habits to change, and you’ve already solved half the problem here. Let’s look at some of the causes of under-eye inflammation, and DIY cures so you can fix them yourself.

The causes of dark circles can be more than just fatigue, here are some to keep in mind:

  • If you’re not drinking enough water, the toxins in your skin aren’t flushing out well
  • If your haemoglobin levels are too low, it could be a cause for concern
  • If you are eating, sleeping, caring well for your skin, then genetics could be a reason
  • If you’re not getting enough sleep at night, your skin will show the damage!
  • Stress can cause a multitude of health issues, and under-eye bags are a sign of it
  • Too much screen time with binge-watching TV, or for work, can harm your eyes
  • Allergen triggers can cause your skin to get inflamed, especially around the eyes

What Are The Best Ingredients To Use For Dark Circles?

The skin under your eyes is thin, very delicate, and sensitive. So, you need to choose ingredients and products that are soft on your skin, are free of chemicals, non-toxic, and gently treat your dark circles. In a DIY eye cream for dark circles, you can pick and choose the ingredients that work the best for your skin.

Here are some ingredients that can be used on their own, or mixed into a recipe for homemade eye cream to treat dark circles and wrinkles:

  • Caffeine ice cubes – We all know a cup of coffee can wake us up and enliven our senses. Did you know it can also stimulate the circulation of blood to a specific area on your skin? When you freeze coffee in the form of ice cubes, and apply these cubes to your under-eye area, you give a cooling effect to your skin. This reduces the puffiness and brightens your skin.

  • Tea bags – The exotic teas are a surprisingly effective ingredient in fixing the issue of dark circles. Green or black or herbal tea bags are ideal for the purpose, which tighten or pull you skin together. These teas are rich in antioxidants and calm the inflammation under your eyes. Here’s how you can use green tea for your skin!

  • Coconut oil – The multipurpose, much-loved coconut oil is ancient Ayurveda’s beauty elixir. Also known as a superfood for the skin, it is a great solution for fine lines and dry skin under the eyes. Rich in lauric acid and other fatty acids, the moisture it provides heals the inflammation.Here, we suggest going for an organic coconut based oil – a more effective byproduct of coconuts. We recommend Coco Soul’s Virgin Coconut based Oil, which is 100% pure and vegan, unrefined, and extracted from the raw coconut farms of southern India. It is certified by Made Safe and animal cruelty free.

How can you use these ingredients, and more, to make your DIY under eye cream? Scroll to find the best natural recipes.

4 Natural Recipes: Homemade under eye cream for dark circles

We’ve rounded up some recipes of homemade eye creams below, using ingredients that are easily available in your kitchen.
  1. Cucumber and Mint

    Rich in vitamin K, cucumber reduces the darkening, and antioxidant-rich mint soothes the area of inflammation. Make your cooling cream with this recipe:
    Ingredients and Method – Blend one cucumber and a few mint leaves. Add three tablespoons of milk, one tablespoon of aloe vera gel, and three drops of almond oil to the mixture. Form a paste and apply it under your eyes. Leave it on for ten minutes, and rinse it off with lukewarm water.

  2. Avocado and Almond

    A natural moisturiser, avocado reduces fine lines, and almonds reduce puffiness while regenerating your skin. Make your skin rejuvenating cream with this recipe:

    Ingredients and Method – In a mixer, add three slices of avocado and five drops of almond oil, and blend it well. Apply the paste under your eyes and leave it on for five minutes before you wash it off.
    Avocado Slices And Puree
  3. Shea Butter and Chamomile

    Soothing softness is waiting for you in this perfect combo of the moisturising shea butter and calming chamomile. Make your magical cream with this recipe:

    Ingredients and Method – Take a little shea butter and warm it on low heat in a pan. Add ten drops of chamomile essential oil to it and pour the mixture into a bowl. Once it is cooled, apply it under your eyes and once you see the results, this will become your go-to cream every day. Want to know more  about the benefits of shea butter for skin? We have all the answers for you right here!
    Shea Butter And Chamomile Flower

  4. Aloe Vera and Vitamin E

    Aloe vera is the natural hydrating herb we all love, while vitamin E reduces the inflammation and puffiness around your eyes. Take those vitamin E capsules and get creative with aloe vera in this recipe:

    Ingredients and Method – Mix one teaspoon of aloe vera gel, and the contents of one capsule of vitamin E in a bowl. Add a few drops of coconut oil, and some rose water to the mix, and apply it under your eyes. This potent mixture can be refrigerated and used every day.

    To enhance the effect of these homemade eye cream recipes, here is an addition you can make to your skincare routine. This natural secret is brimming with the goodness of Ayurveda, enriching your skin to enhance the glow under your eyes!

    A mild and natural face cleanser is the best product you can use before you apply a homemade under eye cream. It gently washes off any dirt and impurities from your face, while soothing it with nature’s goodness. Infused with the goodness of herbal ingredients, Coco Soul’s revitalising Face Wash naturally heals your skin, right from the first wash. 

Frequently Asked Questions on Homemade Eye Cream (FAQs)

  1. Can we make under-eye cream at home?

    Using products that are homemade can be intimidating, so why not make one yourself to overcome the fear!? Making an eye cream at home is the easiest place to start. Head into your kitchen pantry to find ingredients like cucumber, coconut oil, almonds, and avocado to whip up the recipes listed above.
  2. How do you treat under eye skin naturally?

    With time, the signs of ageing and the factors causing your dark circles cannot  be  easily overlooked. So, you must do what is best for you, and choose natural ingredients, creams or products  to treat the dark circles naturally. Give a natural formulation a try – it might just be your solution.

  3. Can aloe vera gel be used in a DIY eye cream?

    Make your homemade eye cream infused with aloe vera and vitamin E using the recipe listed above. Mix one teaspoon of aloe vera gel, and the contents of one capsule of vitamin E in a bowl. Add a few drops of coconut oil, and some rose water to the mix, and apply it under your eyes.

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