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Caffeine-Fix Eye Cream

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A potent antioxidant that helps repair aging skin, caffeine also reduces swelling while increasing blood flow. Pair it up with the cooling switch hazel, a natural astringent that also alleviates puffiness.

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Ingredients

Directions

Step 1
Measure and pour the fresh coffee grounds into your glass. Add the sweet almond oil.
Step 2
Replace the lid on the jar and shake thoroughly to disperse the oil throughout the grounds.
Step 3
Let the jar sit in a sunny spot for 2-5 days, shaking it once a day.
Step 4
Using a fine mesh-strainer, filter the coffee-oil mixture into the heat safe glass bowl. Discard the grounds.
Step 5
Add the beeswax to the coffee-oil solution. Plae the bowl in a small saucepan of water and heat it until the wax is fully melted.
Step 6
Remove the mixture from heat and allow it cool to a lukewarm temperature.
Step 7
Empty the water from the pan and add the witch hazel. Heat it until it's lukewarm then pour into a medium bowl. Beat with a hand mixer on medium while adding the coffee-oil mixture in a slow and steady stream.
Step 8
Continue beating the witch hazel and the coffee-oil mixture together until creamy emulsion forms, then transfer to a larger lidded jar.
Step 9
Apply around and underneath the eye area for a quick pick-me-up. Keep in the fridge between uses - this cream is more effective when it's cold.

Usage

Tip: If you don't end up with 1/2 cup of the coffee-oil mixture after straining just top it off with a little almond oil. Frequency: Daily Recommended for: All skin types Storage: Refrigerate and use within 3 months

Shelf Life

Less than a year