| Laughlines are no laughing matter. | | | | Just like jojoba oil, apricol kernel oil is a great |
| We certainly encourage you to be happy, smiling, | | | | moisturizer and is excellent in nourishing the skin. It |
| laughing women of the world, but you know what | | | | contains the essential fatty acids oleic and linoleic acid |
| they say about wrinkles - they show where smiles | | | | (hyperlink) and is high in vitamins A and E. |
| have been. | | | | Cranberry seed oil is most effective in moisture |
| Frequent laughing and smiling causes the skin around | | | | retention. It is also known to effectively protect the |
| the eyes and mouth to crease and as we turn older, | | | | skin against sun damage. It contains zeaxanthin |
| turn to permanent lines that can no longer be | | | | (hyperlink), an antioxidant important in eye health. |
| smoothened out. Around the eyes, these wrinkles | | | | Beeswax is a natural hydrating ingredient that |
| are called crow's feet. We don't like wrinkles, but we | | | | increases the skin's essential moisture, and Carrot |
| like to think of them as evidence of happiness.;) | | | | seed essential oil is a perfect ingredient to combat |
| However, for many women (at least those we | | | | aging. It is perfect for dry and mature skin as its high |
| know), wrinkles are not something to be proud of. | | | | carotol content rejuvenates the skin. It also |
| Instead, it's something that needs to be dealt with | | | | stimulates cell growth and is ideal in treating tired, |
| ASAP -- it has to be ironed out, literally and | | | | aged, dehydrated, and damaged skin. |
| figuratively. | | | | EYE WRINKLE MINIMIZER CREAM |
| So naturally, over-the-counter eye wrinkle creams | | | | Ingredients: |
| became a need to fight wrinkles. But these can be | | | | 5 drops carrot seed essential oil |
| very expensive and many were found to be laden | | | | 3 tsp. jojoba oil |
| with chemicals. If you take a closer look at the | | | | 3 tsp. apricot-kernel oil |
| ingredients of these products, you will be surprised to | | | | 1 tsp. cranberry seed oil |
| know that some contain extracts from natural | | | | 1 tsp. beeswax |
| ingredients. We say, why be content with extracts | | | | Directions: |
| when you can have the full benefits of using purely | | | | 1. Melt the beeswax and mix in the jojoba, |
| natural ingredients? | | | | apricot-kernel and cranberry oils. Stir well. |
| Laugh those wrinkles away with a homemade wrinkle | | | | 2. Add the carrot seed essential oil, and continue to |
| cream | | | | stir. |
| Today's recipe uses some of the best natural | | | | 3. Pour cream into a jar. |
| ingredients for minimizing those wrinkles: Jojoba oil, | | | | 4. To use, dab a small amount then gently smooth |
| Apricot kernel oil, cranberry seed oil, carrot seed | | | | around the eye area before going to bed. This is |
| essential oil and one of our favorites - beeswax. | | | | safe to use daily. |