Body & Soul: Simple Eye-Care Tips

By Janice Cox
February/March 2009
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• Never pull or drag the skin around the eyes when applying or removing makeup.
• Use the bare minimum of products on your eyes, and stick to natural products.
• Never use toner on the eyes; splash your eyes with cold water post-cleansing.
• Don’t use an excessive amount of rich creams around the eye area.
• Go for a flattering eyebrow shape by removing stray hairs below the brow line.
• Cold milk will keep your eyes bright. Apply to eyelids with a clean cotton pad.
• Always wear sunglasses in bright sun.
• Get plenty of rest and eat healthfully.
• Don’t smoke. If you smoke now, quit.

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For travel: Assemble the perfect kit made up of three items: lavender essential oil, peppermint essential oil, and sweet almond oil plus a few drops of vitamin E oil.

1. The lavender essential oil is for relaxing (especially useful when changing time zones). You can sprinkle on your pillow or in a warm tub.
2. Use peppermint oil for an energizing boost. A few drops in the tub or after your shower can work wonders.
3. A small bottle of sweet almond oil with a few drops of vitamin E oil added can treat and moisturize the under-eye area during travel and at night.

Janice Cox is the author of Natural Beauty at Home (Henry Holt, 2002). For more recipes and ideas, visit her website at www.JaniceCox.com.

Click here for the original article, Body & Soul: Your Eye-Care Rescue Kit. 


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