Best Natural Eye Cream Recipe (Easy DIY)

This natural eye cream recipe works well for moisturizing the skin around the eyes while providing anti-aging benefits.

Natural skincare and to be more specific, homemade natural skin care is magic!  I started making my own homemade natural skincare products a few years ago. I was frustrated with overly priced “natural” products that just didn’t make my skin very happy. At the end of the day, I was using products that really weren’t as natural as they claimed and paying twice as much for them. 

I decided to learn more about ingredients and items I could use at home that would yield me greater results. What I have gained from this idea are countless good quality recipes, natural in their making that result in super soft skin that is hydrated and well cared for. All at a fraction of the cost I had paid previously. I find that keeping a few essentials for homemade natural beauty products on hand. Gives me the ability to make them anytime I want. Whether that be a deep exfoliating sugar scrub or this natural eye cream. 

I have just about every part of the body covered as far as moisturizing creams go. From a moisturizing Whipped Body Butter with Tallow to a Deep Conditioning Hair Mask. You’ll notice most at-home natural remedies found on this site are pretty straightforward to make. Many of them have been even more effective than anything I have purchased in the store. 

This one is enhanced with anti-aging ingredients like Vitamin E and a bit of lavender oil. This works to keep the skin around the eyes not only moisturized but to help ward off signs of aging. 

Why Should I Use an Eye Cream?

Something that I know most of us ask at one point or another is why we even need an eye cream at all. I mean especially when we use an all-over moisturizer on our faces as it is. It might seem like overkill to add another cream for the skin on the face. However, it is important to know that the skin around our eyes is much more delicate than the skin on the rest of the face.

The pores are smaller on this skin and it is also much more prone to showing signs of aging earlier as it has much thinner skin to boot. This is why adding a good quality eye cream like this Natural Eye Cream is a good idea. It is a little extra TLC for the face mind you and one that has anti-aging benefits added in.

This Natural Eye Cream Is…

• Made with natural ingredients and great for any skin type.
• Perfect for the under-eye area and the delicate eye area above the eyes. 
• A good eye cream to help fight premature aging, and moisturize the delicate area surrounding the eyes.
• A great eye cream for people with sensitive skin or wanting to have more youthful eyes.
• A homemade eye cream that you only need a small amount when using.

Make This Eye Cream With Me

Ingredients

Coconut Oil- I like to use raw organic coconut oil for my homemade skincare recipes. It is easy to find and also offers the very best quality for skincare needs.

Vitamin E Oil- This oil is the main antiaging ingredient in this. eye cream. The somewhat sticky serum has numerous benefits (see below) and should not be skipped for this recipe.  I purchase vitamin E in a bottle but you can also use vitamin E capsules and squeeze out the amount you need from there.

Essential Oil- Lavender essential oil is a great oil for skin care. There are many benefits to using this oil, particularly for an eye cream as lavender oil can help calm the skin, reduce discoloration, and help reduce wrinkling of the skin.

Directions

Using a double boiler or a bowl over a saucepan, melt the coconut oil just until it is in liquid form. Remove from heat.

Allow the oil to cool slightly but still in liquid form before adding the Vitamin E and Lavender Oil. Drop both into the coconut oil and mix well. Pour the solution into an awaiting cosmetic jar, mason or any air-tight container to store. Today I am making gifts out of these so I am putting them in these cute gold cosmetic containers. I will leave a link below for you to check out.

They take about 30 min or so to fully set. Store in a cool dry place.

Notes

• For best results, use the full amount in the recipe. 
• Store the eye cream in the tins or an airtight container. 
• ​Do not apply near the lash area of the eyes.
• A little goes a long way, use sparingly. 

Vitamin E Benefits

Vitamin E is an incredible source for skincare and has been used in all sorts of cosmetic products for many years. Used on the skin Vitamin E is a great moisturizer that hydrates while allowing the skin to retain moisture. This works to keep the skin healthy over time and aids in a youthful glow. Vitamin E helps to minimize dark spots, dots, and sun spots on the skin’s surface. As an anti-aging ingredient Vitamin E works wonders to minimize fine lines and wrinkles.

Overall softens the skin and evens helps to form a protective barrier from environmental stressors. This wonder oil is an antioxidant and when used for cosmetics a naturally sourced Vitamin E should only be used. This is the one I use Cliganic 100% Pure Vitamin E Oil.

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Lavender Essential Oil Benefits

Many know that Lavender Essential Oil promotes calmness and is a gentle oil for diffusing. However, you might be surprised to learn that it also has many great benefits for the skin as well. Lavender Oil can aid in skin lightening since it reduces inflammation.

It can reduce discoloration including dark spots on the skin’s surface. It has also been known to promote the reduction of wrinkles in the skin and also lessen the effects of acne. You can find the lavender oil I use here Handcraft 100% Pure Lavender Essential Oil 4 oz.

Coconut Oil Benefits

Raw Coconut Oil is truly a wonder oil. I personally use it for cooking as a healthier oil and for my skin. I even use it to wash my face and you can learn more about my personal Natural Skincare Routine here. When used as a base for creams coconut oil helps to reduce inflammation, moisturizes the skin, and leaves it silky soft. It is great for people with skin conditions such as Eczema.

It’s emollient properties help to repair the skin. The fatty acids found in coconut oil help to protect and nourish the skin. It even has antimicrobial properties which can kill bacteria on the skin. You can find my source for Raw Extra Virgin Coconut Oil here.

To Apply

Apply natural eye cream to clean skin using your ring finger as the applicator. Your ring finger is the weakest and works perfectly for gentle application on delicate skin. Wipe over the hood of the eye and under, making sure not to get in the eye. Use after washing your face in the morning and at night.

How To Store

Store the eye balm in an airtight container or in individual tins with lids. Do not store the eye cream in direct sunlight. It is best kept in a dark cool. dry place. If your home is particularly cold,  the eye cream may become a little firm to the touch since the carrier oil is coconut oil. Which changes in temperatures. If this happens, the best way to use it is to rub your finger over it to warm it up. This will help soften it enough for use. 

Gift Giving

Most DIY beauty recipes make great gifts to hand out to friends and family or even work colleagues. Especially if you place them in little individual containers to store for later when making. This simple eye cream recipe is no exception. Most DIY recipes, including this one, are made with simple ingredients that are natural and nontoxic, they are great for pretty much any skin type.

Since most of us like to use an eye cream in addition to our face cream it makes a cute little gift as is or when placed inside a beauty basket as part of a homemade gift set. 

FAQ’S

​Does this natural eye cream fight the appearance of wrinkles?

Yes. The vitamin E serum in this recipe has been proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles in the skin and minimize fine lines. Vitamin E is loaded with antioxidants and combined with the benefits of coconut oil and lavender essential oil, helps create the natural best eye cream I have found. 

​Does this work on puffy eyes?

Whether it’s a lack of sleep or a cause of aging, the lavender essential oil may help with the inflammation in the skin. However, you may need more than an eye cream to help reduce puffiness. Here are a few natural remedies to use in addition to an eye cream. 

Will this reduce the appearance of dark circles?

Yes, the vitamin E in this eye cream can help fight free radicals and reduce the appearance of dark circles due to the antioxidants found in this fat-soluble vitamin. The lavender essential oil has also been known to reduce inflammation in the skin and can also help reduce dark spots or discoloration on the skin’s surface. 

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Cliganic 100% Pure Vitamin E Oil

Raw Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Handcraft 100% Lavender Essential Oil 4 oz

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