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How to Make Anti Wrinkle Eye Cream

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Make Anti Wrinkle Eye Cream
Make Anti Wrinkle Eye Cream

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Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 2 T elder flower water (available through mail order)
  • 1/4 c avocado oil
  • 2 T almond oil
  • 4 tsp wheat germ oil
  • 2 T lanolin
  • 2 T glycerin
  • 2 drops geranium essentail oil
  • 1 vitamin E capsule 400 IU
  1. Step 1

    Warm the elder flower water in a non reactive saucepan over low heat.

  2. Step 2

    In the top of a double broiler, set over simmering water, warm the avocado, almond and wheat germ oils. Stir in the lanolin until melted. Remove from heat.

  3. Step 3

    Gradually beat in the warmed elder flower water. Stir in the glycerin and geranium essential oil. Pierce the vitamin E capsule with a needle, squeeze contents and stir in.

  4. Step 4

    Pour mixture into clean wide-mouthed 6 oz glass jar with a tight fitting lid and store in a cool dark place.

Tips & Warnings
  • Apply this cream with a gentle touch around the eye, using light, circular strokes. It is especially geared for the soft tissue under and around the eye.
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Gracie1402 said

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on 11/19/2008 this is awesome and can save so much money!

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on 10/6/2008 I need some of this. Thanks.

flor2729 said

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on 10/2/2008 Great information.

duncan411 said

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on 9/30/2008 Great information!

luv2blog said

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on 9/30/2008 Thanks. Can you overcook it? Just wondering. Thanks for the tips!!!

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