Before you lose sleep over your under-eye wrinkles, let us tell you that most of these wrinkles are laughter lines. So think of your wrinkles as well earned with happiness. Some wrinkles under the eyes are inevitable as we age. This area anyway has less collagen and elastin, and beyond 20, our skin produces less collagen and elastin, which makes it fragile and loose. It also loses chemicals called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) which keep it moist.
# Coffee Bean
Who doesn’t love the aroma of freshly ground coffee beans? Coffee is not only an amazing stimulant but also has excellent skin-benefiting properties. The fruits of the coffee plant (Coffea arabica) has a powerful antioxidant activity which can reduce the damage caused by free radicals to your skin. This means it can improve fine lines, wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, and overall appearance of the skin.
DIY Coffee Bean Pack- Use finely ground coffee bean powder so that it doesn’t damage your skin.
- Mix this with equal amount of cocoa.
- Make a paste by mixing with a bit of honey.
- Apply on your face and neck and leave it for 15 minutes.
- Use a soft towel to pat your skin dry after washing.
# Coconut OilApplying coconut oil on to wrinkles will give your skin that much-needed moisture boost. Being packed with vitamin E and essential antioxidants, coconut oil works wonders with skin rehydration and rejuvenation. A good way to allow coconut oil to seep into your skin pores is by massaging it gently onto your face. Leaving it overnight on your skin will reduce fine lines and wrinkles while keeping it hydrated too.
DIY Coconut Oil And Turmeric Mask
- Mix 1 tablespoon of coconut oil with a pinch of turmeric powder.
- Apply the paste on the wrinkles and leave on for 20 minutes.
- Rinse with water.
- You may use almond oil, eucalyptus oil, or chamomile oil with coconut oil to treat face and neck wrinkles.
# Olive OilWhile olive oil adds great flavor to your cooking, it’s also a wonderful remedy for eye bags and wrinkles. Its high vitamin E and K content along with protective antioxidants delays premature aging of your skin. The skin around the eyes can lose moisture soon. Olive oil when applied around the eyes locks moisture within and keeps your skin supple. To revive your skin’s youthful glow, mix a few drops of lemon in it while massaging the face.
DIY Olive Oil Face Massage- Apple some olive oil directly on your skin and massage gently for 10 minutes.
- Leave it on for a few minutes.
- Rinse with water and pat dry.
- Repeat regularly.
# YogurtThe milky goodness of yogurt has made it an important part of our diet in the form of desserts, smoothies, and salads. But yogurt is also a rich source of lactic acid and alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA).4 AHAs help exfoliate dead skin cells and delay fine lines and wrinkles under the eye too. Make yogurt a part of your regular skin care routine and you will find out why it is one of the best natural home remedies for wrinkles under the eyes.
DIY Yogurt Face Pack1 tbsp yogurt
1 tsp honey
A few drops of rose water
Make a paste of the ingredients and leave it on your face for 20 minutes. Rinse off to unravel clear and radiant skin.
# GrapesSeedless or not, a small bunch of grapes definitely packs a punch, nutrition-wise. Resveratrol, a unique antioxidant in the grape skin, is known to have amazing benefits in delaying eye wrinkles.
DIY Grape Face Mask5 grapes
1 tsp of honey or yogurt
Mash the grapes and add the yogurt or honey while mixing in a bowl and apply it on the face. Wash it away with lukewarm water to reveal a refreshed face.
Now you know grapes don’t just belong to wines or desserts but can be even used as a remedy for removing wrinkles under the eye.