Phase A: heated oil phase

• 15 g of rosehip oil
• 2.5 g of Eco emulsifier

Phase B: heated water phase

• 32 g of Damask rose hydrosol
• 1 g of vegetable glycerin

Phase C: cooling phase

• 1 g of vitamin E
• 0.5 g of Eco preservative
• 10 drops of Italian helichrysum (immortelle) essential oil 10% (Helichrysum italicum)* (or 1 drop of pure Italian helichrysum essential oil.)

* Italian helichrysum essential oil tones microcirculation and reduces the appearance of dark circles and puffiness under the eyes.

Equipment

• precision scale 0.01 g
• digital thermometer
• two heat-resistant containers (e.g., Pyrex cup) (For this recipe, we used 2 250 ml Mason jars.)
• small spatula or rubber spatula, and fork
• mini electric whisk
• pot or large pan for a double boiler
• 50 ml pump bottle, or
• 50 ml amber glass jar

1. With 70% alcohol, disinfect everything: work surface, tools and containers involved in the making.

2. Weigh the ingredients of the oil phase (A) in a heat-resistant container.

3. Weigh the ingredients of the water phase (B) in the other heat-resistant container.

4. Place both containers in two double boilers (or a single one if the pot is big enough), with enough water to come above the height of the ingredients. We recommend placing the containers on a folded cloth at the bottom of the pot(s) to keep them stable and avoid splashes. To heat faster and to avoid too much water loss through evaporation, place a lid (without screwing it on) on the water phase container.

5. Heat over medium heat until both phases reach 85°C (185°F). Once the temperature is reached, remove the containers from the double boiler(s).

6. Pour the water phase (B) into the oil phase (A). First mix the two phases with a spatula or fork (disinfected beforehand!). Then use the mini electric whisk (with the emulsifying attachment, the one that looks like a small metal wheel) to emulsify the cream for 2 to 3 minutes. No more.

7. Let the temperature drop to 35-40°C (94-104°F) while stirring constantly, and gently.

8. Add the ingredients of the cooling phase (C) one by one, mixing each time.

9. Transfer the cream to its jar and let it settle for about fifteen minutes before closing.

Store your cream at room temperature, in an airtight container, away from light.

Apply a small amount of cream once or twice a day around the eyes. Store in an amber jar away from light and temperature changes.

“Essential oils for the eye contour... IS THAT DANGEROUS?”

This cream is formulated to contain only a 0.1% concentration of essential oil, which is absolutely safe for the delicate skin around the eyes. Plus, Italian helichrysum essential oil, very gentle, is perfectly suited to eye contour care.

And cornflower hydrosol?

The cornflower hydrosol, from the distillation of the cornflower often associated with eye contour skin care, could very well replace all or part of the Damask rose hydrosol in this recipe!