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Best All-Natural DIY Eye Balm For Fine Lines & Dark Circles

  • Writer: Lauren
    Lauren
  • Jun 24, 2017
  • 6 min read
This all-natural under-eye balm targets crepiness, fine lines, and dark circles.
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This eye balm contains three ingredients that are the powerhouses in terms of skin benefits. It is completely natural, easy to make, 100% chemical-free, toxin-free, paraben-free, and free of synthetic fragrances.

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If there is one thing I find myself complaining about a little too much, it’s definitely my under eye area (shout out to my ulta girls who know way too much about this). I am almost always feeling dehydrated (who has three or more coffees a day? not me!!! :X) and consistently trying to up my water intake which helps smooth out the under-eye area really well and generally helps clear your skin well too. Additionally, I’ve tried so many eye creams on the market and have spent hundreds of dollars doing so. The real issue I run into with a lot of eye creams is that the chemical content is too high and I have a negative reaction to the product which includes tingling or burning the area when it’s applied - or it just doesn't work after long term use. The skin under your eye is so delicate and also super absorbent so I always aim to use non-toxic and healthy products in that area. After looking up all of the ingredients from my current eye creams, I decided to toss a few in the garbage and started to look up the best natural remedies for crepiness, fine lines, and moisture loss - and if I could find something to help with these amazing dark circles i've been blessed with, well then thats just an added benefit!

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I wanted to make a list of the ingredients that have proven to help the under-eye area and you know coconut oil just kept popping up on every website! I actually used coconut oil a lot in the past to remove my face and eye makeup but stopped immediately when I saw it was clogging my pores (coconut oil is very clogging and has a 4 rating on a scale of 0-5, 0 being it will not clog your pores - as an alternative try organic hemp seed oil or shea butter, both rated a 0! Learn about what is and isn't comedogenic on Beneficial Botanicals website). Yet, coconut oil has so many benefits when used under the eye so I knew I definitely wanted to use this ingredient in my eye balm. I tried using a pinch of coconut oil under my eyes morning and night for two days and I was loving the results.

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The second ingredient I came across was shea butter and WOW I am so happy I ordered some and tried it right away. It’s amazing! This product alone really helped to smooth my under eye area after the first use. I also tried it on my entire face in my nighttime routine and it really moisturized my skin but I didn't like it enough to replace my good ol' trader joe's face moisturizer. I tried it the morning and night for two days and was blown away by how hydrating it truly was. Definitely knew I would add it to my eye balm

The last ingredient that I couldn’t leave out after reading all about it is pure Vitamin E! Vitamin E is so so good for you! I did not try this out on my eye area before adding it to my eye balm because I didn’t want to put the pure vitamin E on my eye in case it was too potent, although I think it would have been fine.

So without further ado, here is every detail about this amazing, natural, under-eye balm that actually really works!
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Ingredients & Benefits:

Coconut Oil
  • Moisturizes and hydrates, absorbs quickly

  • Helps to smooth out fine lines and prevent wrinkles

  • Contains several vitamins and antioxidants to help repair & heal damaged skin

  • Reduces swelling and redness due to it's anti-inflammatory properties

  • Lactic acid helps to tighten pores, making skin appear more firm and smooth

  • Helps to protect and fight free radicals



When shopping, look for keywords like: raw, organic, cold pressed, extra-virgin. I just ordered this one for $10.79!

Shea Butter
  • Rich in natural vitamins, like A & E, and fatty acids that help to nourish and moisturize the skin to prevent drying

  • Aids in the skin’s natural collagen production

  • Helps to reduce skin irritations

  • Long term use results in softer, smoother skin, a more even skin tone, and reduction in appearance of wrinkles

  • Contains oleic, stearic, palmitic, and linolenic acids that protect the skin from free radicals

  • Also contains cinnamic acid and considered an anti-inflammatory

  • Non-comedogenic and safe for sensitive or acne-prone skin

When shopping, look for keywords like: raw, pure, unrefined, organic, Grade A. This is the one I use!

Pure Vitamin E Capsules
  • Penetrates deeply into the skin to moisturize and hydrate skin

  • Supports the production of elastin and collagen and reduces the appearance of wrinkles while preventing the formation of new wrinkles

  • Has a firming effect on the skin and can help reduce appearance of age spots

  • Packed with antioxidants which fight free radicals that play role in aging process/collagen breakdown

  • Antioxidants also help to protect against harmful UV rays

  • Helps with cell proliferation by allowing the skin to renew itself which in turn results in soft, glowing skin

I purchased mine from Shop Rite (Shop Rite brand) but they also have many to choose from on amazon too, like this one!
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How to make it:

  1. Using a medium sauce pan melt 2 tbsp. of coconut oil with 2 tbsp of shea butter

  2. Remove from heat, puncture 3 Vitamin E capsules and squeeze contents into the small dish & mix well

  3. Pour your liquid into a sealable air tight container

  4. Use a tooth pick to pop any bubbles (see my photo above, I forgot to do this!)

  5. Place it in the refrigerator and wait for it to solidify

How to use it:
  1. Use AM and PM on area are after cleansing.

  2. Use a spatula or q-tip to remove a small amount

  3. Pat lightly on the eye area, including the sides and eyelids.

  4. Can be mixed with your favorite concealer or used on top of concealer to blend

Tips & Tricks:
  • Always try a patch test first!

  • I like to keep mine refrigerated because it feels nice and cool but it’s not necessary

  • After your balm solidifies in the refrigerator it can be stored at room temperature

  • Do not use any ingredient you may be allergic too before contacting your doctor

  • Try customizing your eye balm by adding any essential oils for other things you’d like to target like dark circles or puffiness. For example, primrose oil has strong anti-aging properties. I didn’t use this because I am allergic to rose but I’ve read it works wonders!


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Overall thoughts:

I love that this eye balm is all natural, safe, and easy to make and use. After the first use I saw such great results that I knew I had to keep using it daily. I'd like to mention that I labeled this as a "balm" because of the texture after it solidifies; It feels more like a chapstick texture rather than a cream or lotion texture.
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I'd also like to mention that it smells mostly like the shea butter but has a generally faint scent. It really hydrates and smoothes out fine lines but makes the biggest difference when it comes to applying my makeup (especially because concealers like to sit in my creases). My under-eye area is much more smooth! I haven't noticed a big change in my dark circles, although I do read online that all three of these ingredients can help to lighten dark circles. I will continue to use it and see if it helps lighten with more long-term use.


Please let me know if you have tried this or if you plan to! If you have any questions, leave them below or message me on instagram!

Thanks for reading <3
- Lauren

Disclaimers: This post is not sponsored and I was not paid in any way to promote the mentioned products. I only recommend products that I have personally used. Some links posted above may be affiliate links which means I make a commission if you purchase the item. I write all of my own posts which contain my own personal opinions. The information within my posts was obtained through research I’ve done. I always encourage everyone to research these topics I talk about to discover your own thoughts and opinions on it. I am not a doctor and I do advise you to use your discretion before trying anything at home. I also encourage you to talk to your doctor about any serious health questions. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising.

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