Has the Winning Formula for Reducing Eye Wrinkles Been Found?

Sooner or later, we all notice them on our faces: small wrinkles that appear in different places, giving our faces a droopy, tired, and aged look. The market offers several solutions for this problem: cosmetic store shelves are full of products promising high quality and high success rates in reducing wrinkles, and sometimes even eliminating them.

First, let's examine why wrinkles appear on our faces:

Our skin is made of collagen fibers and elastic fibers. Over the years, and due to increased sun exposure, these fibers 'wear down' and become more relaxed and less tight. But there is another type of wrinkle - a 'temporary' type, that forms when our skin has prolonged contact with water (such as during a shower).

Even though most facial wrinkles result from the 'natural' aging process, they can sometimes also indicate unhealthy skin.

This is where coconut oil comes in; primarily used in the kitchen, its properties have significant dermatological benefits. Studies in the field of wrinkle reduction (or at least minimizing them) have shown impressive findings.

Some of the benefits of coconut oil include its ability to produce a very high level of collagen, stimulating skin cells in the epidermis (the outer layer of skin that protects the inner cells). Pure coconut oil is like a fountain of youth, flowing all year round, and regular use of it will rejuvenate skin cells and make them healthier, more vital, and glowing.

These studies suggest that using coconut oil as an eye cream can be an excellent alternative to all the anti-aging products available in the market, ensuring you avoid any potential damage to your skin from various chemical ingredients. "Collagen is the fibrous protein that connects tissues, and since coconut oil aids in collagen production - it also disguises and blurs wrinkles around the eyes and mouth," was published in the health magazine NaturalNews.

How to use coconut oil to eliminate fine lines around the eyes:

(Important note: Although only hypoallergenic ingredients are involved, perform an outer skin sensitivity test before use to rule out any tendency to allergies).

1. In a small bowl, mix together: a quarter cup of coconut oil, 5 drops of vitamin E, and a tablespoon of thyme essential oil.

2. Transfer the resulting cream into a small container and label it in some way.

3. Keep the cream in the fridge, and make sure to apply it nightly (about two and a half hours before bedtime) around the eyes.

4. Thoroughly absorb the cream into the skin, and clean any 'sticky' remains with a wet wipe.