How to Make a Gel Eye Mask witih Pomegranate and Rosehip
These homemade gel eye mask patches are loaded with pomegranate and rosehip seed oil to hydrate, plump, and get rid of those pesky eye bags.
Yield: 6 masks
Cost: $8
Equipment
- Eye mask molds
- Small bowl
Materials
- 2 packets unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cool water
- ¼ cup boiling water
- 2 teaspoons pomegranate extract powder
- 10 drops rosehip seed oil
- ½ teaspoon hyaluronic acid powder or serum
Instructions
- Place 2 tablespoons of cool water in a small bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let it sit for several minutes.
- Bring ¼ cup water to a boil and pour it over the gelatin. Whisk until smooth. I used a fork to break up chunks against the side of the bowl as best I could. What I couldn’t get out, I filtered out with a mesh strainer, but that’s not necessary.
- Add the pomegranate powder, rosehip seed oil, and hyaluronic acid. Stir well.
- Spoon the mixture into your molds, and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until solid.
- Before removing from the mold, run a sharp knife around the edge of the eye mask to help it release cleanly.
- Apply to the under eye area for 15 minutes. Since it’s made of gelatin, it will liquefy somewhat while you wear it. Rinse off, pat skin dry, and follow up with serum or moisturizer.
Notes
Store extras in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Agar Agar Gel Eye Mask Recipe
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate extract powder
- 1 teaspoon agar agar powder
- 6 tablespoons boiling water
- 3 drops rosehip seed oil
- Place agar agar powder in a small bowl.
- Pour boiling water over the powder and stir until all agar agar has dissolved.
- Add the pomegranate powder and rosehip seed oil and stir again.
- Pour into your molds and place in the refrigerator to solidify for 3–4 hours or overnight.