This results in lines & wrinkles appearing first.
This is due to the fact the skin here is much thinner, being around 0.5mm compared to 1.5-2mm on the other areas of your face and body.ĭue to the thinness of the dermal matrix in this area, it means that the skin is that much more vulnerable from free radical damage. The eye area is generally the first area of the face to show signs of ageing. The knowledge and expertise behind skin physiology, enabling us to apply ingredients and treatments effectively, is the key to a successful result. As with all successful skin treatments, the product is only half of the solution. To understand how to get rid of dark circles and puffy eyes we must first understand what causes them. The only option left is usually to conceal the dark circles and puffy eyes, however this can often look cakey and even draw more attention to them. Clients will have often tried numerous anti-ageing eye creams that make all kinds of promises, only to fail in their delivery. It’s a very common problem for many people, but also renowned for being difficult to treat.
We are often asked by therapists and clients alike how to get rid of dark circles and puffy eyes. If in doubt, make small batches and use them quickly! If you want to use a preservative please do, but this won't necessarily guarantee they are less likely to spoil due to the large amounts of starches.How to get rid of dark circles & puffy eyes This can't be guaranteed as I really don't know your habits and I have not tested them :-) There is a lot of glycerin in all of these cleansing putties to be able to preserve them for a while. I don't know the shelf life but expect they will last quite a few months at least. Massage onto wet skin and rinse with clean warm water. To use:īreak a small amount of putty and mix with water until you get a foam.
Make a series of them with different levels of liquid ingredients. If you want to make it more 'wet' use additional glycerin and vinegar to 'loosen' the putty formula. So you need to watch what happens to it over the next few weeks. NOTES: You will notice that this will get thicker over time. To make this you will need the following equipment:Īdd phase B to phase A and stir with a strong instrument Generous amounts of maise flour gives a high level of scrubbiness without being harsh on the skin. It is, like rosewater, a favoured flavour in Indian Cuisine, and has similar beautifying properties.
I also used kewra water which is a fragrant water distilled from the flowers of Pandanus tectorius. Coconut vinegar is gluten free, if this is something important to you. It contains approximately 4% acetic acid. The smell is milder than white or rice vinegar. Once extracted it is allowed to ferment into alcohol and then further into acetic acid. Coconut vinegar is made from the sap (or tuba) of the coconut palm. I rolled the putty in generous amounts of cocoa powder. So, in this scrub I made a solid paste of maize flour, kaolin clay, kewra water, glycerin, coconut vinegar and coconut essence for a coconut scent.
I also found some maize flour and polenta and thought I might try my hand at making face and body scrubs using these ingredients. After I made the Herbal Cleanser I discovered coconut vinegar at the local independent supermarket. It has given me ideas for a few other products which will fall into the category of what I gave coined The Cleansing Putty or Cleansing Putties. A few weeks ago I showed you my Lush inspired Herbal Cleanser.