DIY Caffeine Eye Serum

Dark circles… puffy eyes… when I don't get enough sleep, it's pretty easy to tell with a quick glance. My solution: a simple DIY caffeine eye serum! I created this recipe after enjoying the results of another coffee-infused product.

Apparently, dark under eye circles are hereditary, and I'm sorry to say that I've passed the “gift” on to my children as well.  Sorry, chitlins! (They are still super cute.)

Dark circles are caused by oxygenated blood pooled beneath the eyes. Being horizontal as you sleep makes it worse – especially if you sleep on your tummy. (Guilty.)

So why do some people have worse circles than others? Some people just have thinner skin underneath their eyes than others! Apparently I'm one of them.

Caffeine applied topically improves circulation and plumps up the skin, diminishing the appearance of the circles. It also works to bring puffiness down, so this diy caffeine eye serum going to be your new early-morning best friend! (Besides actual coffee, maybe.)

Coffee eye serum and coffee grounds. Caption: "Coffee Skin Benefits: improve circulation, brighten dark circles, depurr, reduce cellulite, brighten dead skin, exfoliate, energizing aroma, rich in antioxidants"

How to Make Coffee-Infused Caffeine Eye Serum
Supplies:

• 1/2 cup ground coffee
• Sweet almond oil
• Avocado oil
• Serum bottle
• Cheesecloth

Direction:

1. The first step is the longest: infuse some sweet almond oil with with ground coffee. Add 1/2 cup ground coffee  to a jar, then just enough sweet almond oil to cover the coffee grounds.
2. Close the jar tightly and let it sit in your cupboard for 4 or 5 days to infuse.
3. Using a cheesecloth, strain the infused oil into another jar or a clean bowl. Squeeeeeeze as much of the oil out as you can.
4. Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil and stir until combined
5. Bottle it up, baby! I added a couple coffee beans because it's cute and will continue to infuse my serum with caffeine.

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