Handcrafted Eye Serum
Designed as an eye-area serum, this handcrafted formula combines aloe vera, vegetable glycerin, vitamin C, black cumin seed oil, green coffee bean extract, and rosehip seed oil.
Vitamin C is regularly used to brighten dull complexions. Vitamin E is frequently used to protect lipid-rich skin and seal in hydration. Aloe vera is usually used to support hydration. Glycerin is also commonly used to support hydration. Rosehip seed oil also acts to soften dry skin and support the skin barrier. White willow bark extract and rosemary also help clarify blemish-prone skin and pores. Xanthan gum and cetearyl alcohol are also commonly used to control thickness and stabilize the formula. DMAE, a synthetic compound, is commonly used for a temporary skin-firming and lifting effect.
Skin care engages touch at each step of a routine, and the step depends on the product. Cleansing products lift surface oils, debris, and bacteria from the skin (Aiello & Larson, 2002). Moisturizing products such as creams, lotions, and balms add emollients that soften the skin surface and help hold in hydration. Serums, masks, and treatments are applied to specific areas of the face, and the pressure of application adds to the sensation. Applying any of these products activates C‑tactile afferents, the nerve fibers that process pleasant touch (Löken et al., 2009; McGlone et al., 2014). Slow, massage‑like pressure is associated with reduced stress and relaxation (Field, 2010; Field, 2015), and warmth and absorption add to the sensation as the product meets the skin.
Anyone with a skin condition, allergies, or sensitivities should consult a physician or dermatologist before use.
Details
- Best used for daily morning and evening eye-area care. Suited to those who tolerate essential oils.
- Use: Dot the serum around the eyes and pat gently with the ring finger. Use daily AM and PM or as often as needed.
- Responses vary from person to person.
- Scent: essential oils
- Size: 1 fl oz (30 mL)
- Caution: Anyone who is pregnant, nursing, or using cholinergic or anticholinergic therapy should consult a physician before use.
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free (Leaping Bunny certified)
- Sold as a single bottle
Ingredients
Organic aloe vera leaf juice, organic vegetable glycerin, DMAE bitartrate, organic meadowfoam seed oil, cetearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), organic black cumin seed oil, organic green coffee bean extract, organic rosemary oil, organic coffee essential oil, organic rosehip seed oil, vitamin C, rose ether, vitamin E, organic blue green algae extract, organic white willow bark extract, organic neem seed oil, organic rosemary leaf extract, organic grape alcohol, xanthan gum, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate
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Pairing Note
Aroma: Topical interaction paired with aroma becomes aromatic‑surface experience. Cultures combine botanicals with oils, creams, and hair treatments because aroma carries symbolic meaning, lineage, and spatial identity (Classen, Howes & Synnott, 1994). These practices persist because aromatic pairing strengthens emotional recall (Herz, 2016) and supports cultural continuity (Assmann, 2011).
