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Vitamin Rich Eye Cream Recipe
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Coconut Eye Wrinkle Cream Recipe

Coconut oil, shea butter, apricot kernel oil and essential oils combine in this vitamin A- and E-rich homemade eye wrinkle cream recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cooling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: DIY Beauty
Cuisine: Beauty
Keyword: eye cream
Yield: 2 tins
Author: Deborah Harju
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
  • 2 2-ounce aluminum tins or a small glass jar

Materials

Instructions

  • Combine the coconut oil. beeswax, apricot kernel oil and shea butter in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl. Heat on low until the oils are completely melted.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes before adding the lavender essential oil and vitamin E oil. Stir well.
  • Pour the oils into a 2-ounce tin or glass jar. Set aside for several hours to cool completely. Apply once or twice a day, prior to putting on makeup. 

Notes

Once the eye cream cools, it will have a smooth, somewhat hard surface. To make it creamy, like mine, simply stir it after it's cooled.
Store the eye cream in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.