DIY Coffee Under Eye Cream

Sumner Public Library- Comfort Crafts with Sara

Coffee Eye Cream:
1 Tbs Emulsifying Wax
1 Tbs Coffee Oil
1 Tbs Shea Butter
1 Tbs Almond Oil
1 tsp Jojoba Oil
1/4 tsp Vitamin E
3 drops Frankincense Oil

Instructions:
In a double boiler or heat safe bowl combine the wax, coffee oil, shea butter, and jojoba oil. Heat and stir occasionally until wax is melted and all is mixed well together. Take care to not bring mix to a boil. Doing so will decrease the effectiveness of certain properties in the coffee oil and jojoba oil. Set aside and let cool until it is just warm to the touch and then add in the vitamin E and Frankincense oil.
To use, apply a modest amount by dabbing lightly under and around the eye. Do not get in the eye.
Store in a cool and dry space, taking care to not introduce any bacteria when you use it. The shelf life is 30-60 days. This will fill both lidded containers.

More information for you:
Why is coffee & frankincense a good combo for an under eye cream?
Coffee is full of powerful antioxidants to feed the skin. Coffee counters the free radicals responsible for skin damage, sun spots, aging, and wrinkles. With repeat use it can brighten and tighten your skin. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce redness, puffiness, and dark circles.

Frankincense essential oil is great for mature and dry skin due to its Ketonic alcohol component. It aids in regeneration of skin cells, making them healthy due to the astringent property. It can also help in reducing acne and acne scars, and slowing signs of aging, and hydrating skin.
Caffeine is considered a powerful component to treat wrinkles and build up the collagen which makes a firmer skin. Coffee is a great source of caffeine which many brands use in their anti-aging products. So, when caffeine is mixed with an essential oil, such as frankincense, it can be the best treatment to reverse the signs of aging and achieve healthy looking skin too!

Vitamin E helps support the immune system, cell function, and skin health. It's an antioxidant, making it effective at combating the effects of free radicals produced by the metabolism of food and toxins in the environment. Vitamin E may be beneficial at reducing UV damage to skin.

I hope you enjoy this craft!