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Eye Cream Recipes You Can Do at Home

Eye creams and serums are not always the most affordable items
when it comes to anti-aging products. However, because the eye
area is often the first place to become the target of fine
lines and wrinkles, many women do not think twice before
making such a purchase. Over time the cost of top of the line
anti-aging eye products can add up to a small fortune. If you
are looking for a cheaper alternative that is just as effective,
you may be interested in the following DIY home recipes.

The great thing about skincare and anti-aging recipes you can
do at home is not only the fact that it is convenient, but
more affordable and involves the use of natural ingredients.
When it comes to eye creams, you?ll find that the natural
methods are often the best at combating the signs of aging
around the eye area.

Perhaps the easiest recipe you can try at home in order to
decrease or eliminate the signs of fine lines and wrinkles
from your eye area are by using an herbal tea bag. Chances are
you have a few tea bags stowed away in your kitchen cupboard.
Because this type of tea bag contains natural herbs, these
ingredients (including antioxidants) will start working right
away to treat tired, swollen or puffy eyes. Simply heat up a
pot of boiling water and immerse the herbal tea bag (or you
can heat up a mug of hot water to put the tea bag in).
Afterwards, remove the herbal tea bag and allow it to cool for
five minutes before wringing out excess water. Place one herbal
tea bag on each eyelid and let it sit there for between 10-15
minutes. It is best to find a nice, comfortable area of your
home to lie down and let the herbal tea bag do its magic. When
you are done, remove the tea bags and discard them. Make sure
to gently rinse your eye area, pat dry and add your favorite
moisturizer.

As most of us know, natural ingredients have properties that
have the ability to tackle skincare problems of all kinds -
even those related to anti-aging. If you are a fan of apples
and potatoes, then you?ll be happy to know that these two can
be combined to make a potent DIY eye cream. All you?ll need
is a cool, damp cloth, one grated, medium sized potato, 3-4
tablespoons of unsweetened applesauce and a small plastic bowl.
In your small plastic bowl mix your potato with applesauce.
Place a plastic cover and put the mixture in your refrigerator
for five minutes. When it is chilled, remove and apply the
mixture to your eye area but avoid the eyelids. Find a chair
or couch to lie down on and then place the damp cloth over
your eyes and take a quick cat nap for 10-15 minutes.
Afterwards, wash the potato and applesauce mixture off and go
about your day. It is best to remake the mixture each time you
plan on using this homemade eye cream recipe in order to
preserve the freshness of the ingredients.


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