We often notice the first signs of aging on our skin since we can’t see what’s happening inside our bodies. Aging brings wisdom but also less resilient skin that tends to become dry and develop wrinkles. The skin around our eyes, being the thinnest and most active part (we blink around 10,000 times daily), is particularly fragile and quick to show age, often forming crow’s feet.

As we age, reduced collagen, often due to sun exposure, weakens the skin’s layers and leads to more wrinkles. This loss of collagen makes the skin, especially around the eyes, less firm.

While our diet plays a significant role in skin health, there are natural ways to improve our complexion and reduce wrinkles, avoiding drastic measures like surgery or expensive creams. Many store-bought creams contain harmful chemicals, whereas making your own eye cream can save money and be healthier. Using shea butter and natural oils like those in the recipe below effectively moisturizes the skin, including the delicate eye area, and reduces wrinkles, including crow’s feet.

Super Moisturizing Shea Butter Eye Cream with Essential Oils

In this cream, shea butter is combined with essential oils, each serving a specific purpose:

– Shea Butter: Derived from the seeds of the Shea tree, it’s rich in vitamins A and E, providing essential fatty acids that nourish and protect the skin. It helps combat dryness and inflammation and supports collagen production.

– Aloe Vera Gel: Extracted from aloe leaves, it contains amino acids, vitamins (A, C, B12, E), and minerals (zinc, calcium, magnesium) that moisturize, soothe, and heal the skin. It combats wrinkles, dryness, and inflammation, including under-eye bags and dark circles.

– Unrefined Coconut Oil: Packed with healthy fats and vitamin E, it moisturizes, repairs skin damage, and prevents premature aging. Its antibacterial properties benefit various skin conditions.

– Frankincense Essential Oil: Known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and astringent properties, it helps reduce wrinkles, tighten sagging skin, and diminish under-eye bags.

– Jojoba Oil: A top anti-aging oil, it hydrates the skin without greasiness, mimicking the skin’s natural oils. It moisturizes, soothes fine lines, and supports collagen synthesis.

– Lavender Essential Oil: Offers antifungal, antiseptic properties and promotes skin healing, combating acne, wrinkles, and other inflammatory conditions.

– Vitamin E Oil: An antioxidant that boosts collagen production and supports skin regeneration.

Recipe:

Ingredients:
– 2 ounces shea butter
– 1 ounce pure aloe vera gel
– 1 ounce unrefined coconut oil, melted
– 1 teaspoon jojoba oil
– 5 drops frankincense essential oil
– 5 drops lavender essential oil
– ½ teaspoon vitamin E oil (extracted from a capsule)

Directions:
1. Combine shea butter, melted coconut oil, aloe vera gel, and jojoba oil in a bowl.
2. Whip until smooth, then slowly add essential oils while continuing to blend.
3. Whip for 1-2 minutes more until well combined.
4. Store in an airtight glass jar.
5. Use twice daily, morning and night.

Creating your own eye cream not only saves money but ensures you know exactly what you’re applying to your skin, promoting both health and beauty naturally.