A nourishing cream enriched with Vitamin C and other potent ingredients suitable for use in the eye area. This cream may help collagen production as well as reduce the appearance of dark circles.
Stage 3: (below 40°C) 3.5% Vitamin C 2% Vitamin E 1% Preservative 12 0.5% Elemi Essential Oil 100% Total
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Method:
Heat Stage 1 in a stainless steel bowl on a double boiler until the temperature is above 75 °C.
Add Stage 2 ingredients into a stainless steel bowl in a double boiler until the temperature is above 75 °C.
Pour Stage 1 into Stage 2 and stir together first. Then use a stick blender to emulsify the two stages. This will happen in about 30 seconds, so keep checking. Ensure the temperature is above 75 °C. When you lift the stick blender out of the mixture, the mix running off the blender head should look like a thin cream. If it looks granular or like it is separating, it needs more high shear blending.
When it has emulsified, take it out of the double boiler and use a spatula to stir it whilst it is cooling down. You can use a cold water bath to speed up the cooling. Do not continue to use the stick blender, as this will destroy the liquid crystal structure that the emulsification has formed.
When it is under 40 °C, add the Stage 3 ingredients. Combine thoroughly, jar and label.
These notes are not meant to replace medical guidance and you should seek the advice of your doctor for your health matters. The formulae are given in good faith and are intended for educational purposes only. They have not been evaluated or tested in any way and Aromantic Ltd. makes no claim as to their effectiveness. It is up to the reader to ensure that any products they produce from these recipes are safe to use, and if relevant, compliant under current cosmetic regulations.
For more information and guidance on making your own skin care products please see Aromantic's books and eBooks in our Publications section.
