For dry eyes and fine smile lines, avoid the costly commercial eye serums. They’re full of chemical ingredients that can damage your skin. Use this simple recipe to make an elderflower anti-aging serum and add the antioxidant and antiaging benefits of elderflower to your beauty regime.
Help for aging skin
As we get older our skin thins and sags. I’ve noticed it gets a little drier, too. Where I used to be able to get away with just a splash of water, this year I seem to be slathering on hand balm and using soothing elderflower anti-aging serum around my eyes more often.
If you need a little extra moisture this season, don’t reach for the costly commercial eye serums. They’re full of questionable ingredients, synthetic dyes, and chemical fragrances. Not something you want or need on your face. Plus you’d have to sell your first-born to afford it. The fountain of youth isn’t cheap.
Instead, try my personal anti-aging serum recipe. I find this soothes the tiredness and takes away the dryness. It also reduces the appearance of fine lines. When I formulated the recipe I picked oils, herbs, and essential oils that were known to fight the signs of aging, protect from free radical damage, and repair and rejuvenate the skin, as well as moisturize.
If you are looking for something a little more substantial try this elderflower eye cream that’s rich and emollient.
♥ The rosehip seed oil is a dry oil that is quickly absorbed. It’s high in antioxidants that combat free radical damage.
♥ Pomegranate oil is another oil that is rich in antioxidants and is especially helpful when you are working in the garden and exposing your skin to the sun and outdoor pollutants. It is a light oil that is quickly absorbed by the skin.
♥ Argan oil is another oil that is quickly absorbed. It repairs the skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines.
♥ Elderflowers are in bloom throughout the summer and you can use them fresh or dried for this recipe. They are known for soothing and improving the complexion. Elderflowers are especially useful for older skin.
♥ Frankincense essential oil is anti-inflammatory and is one of the best essential oils to use for aging skin. Frankincense has been used in skincare products for a millennium.
♥ Rose is also useful for aging skin. It is astringent, cooling, and uplifting. The fragrance will make you smile. A little goes a long way. If it isn’t in your budget, it can be omitted from this recipe.
This is a dear serum for older complexion and the investment in materials can be daunting for those on a budget. Purchase what is feasible for you now, and add to your store as time allows. Even if you can only afford the first two oils this month, you’ll notice a difference in how you feel within a week or two.
Elderflower Anti-aging Serum for Older Complexions
- Yield: 2 ounces 1x
- Category: Personal Care
- Method: Infused oil
Description
Try my personal anti-aging serum recipe. This soothes the tiredness and takes away the dryness. It also reduces the appearance of fine lines. When I formulated this recipe I picked oils, herbs, and essential oils that were known to fight the signs of aging, protect from free radical damage, and repair and rejuvenate the skin, as well as moisturize.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. Argan oil infused with 2 tbsp. elderflowers
- 1 tbsp. Rosehip seed oil
- 1 tbsp. Pomegranate seed oil
- ¼ tsp. vitamin E oil
- 12 drops frankincense essential oil
- 5 drops rose absolute (optional, but fabulous)
Instructions
- To infuse argan oil, place argan oil in a glass pyrex measuring cup, inside a saucepan of water. Rest the bottom of the pyrex on a canning jar ring to keep it off the bottom of the pan. Simmer the oil with the flowers for 60 minutes. Shut off the heat and let the oil cool naturally.
- Strain the oil. Squeeze the elderflowers well to recover as much of the argan oil as possible. (I use a potato ricer for this).
- Once the oil is cooled to room temperature, mix the argan oil, pomegranate oil, and rose hip seed oil in a 4 ounce glass bottle.
- Add the vitamin E and essential oils. Cap tightly and shake well.
- I store this in a roller top bottle and just roll it gently over the skin around my eyes before I sleep and anytime my eyes feel tired during the day.
Notes
To use:
- Gently rub around the thin skin of the eye, over the cheeks, lips and anywhere that the skin is dry and sensitive. Use at night before retiring. Use during the day under makeup or as needed to soothe tired eyes.
- I hope you enjoy this recipe. I’ve been using it myself for quite awhile.
Elderflower Anti-aging Serum
You’re going to love how soothing this feels.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. Argan oil infused with 2 tbsp. elderflowers
1 tbsp. Rosehip seed oil
1 tbsp. Pomegranate seed oil
¼ tsp. vitamin E oil
12 drops frankincense essential oil
5 drops rose absolute (optional, but fabulous)
Method:
To infuse argan oil, place argan oil in a glass pyrex measuring cup, inside a saucepan of water. Rest the bottom of the pyrex on a canning jar ring to keep it off the bottom of the pan. Simmer the oil with the flowers for 60 minutes. Shut off the heat and let the oil cool naturally. Strain the oil. Squeeze the elderflowers well to recover as much of the argan oil as possible. (I use a potato ricer for this).
Once the oil is cooled to room temperature, mix the argan oil, pomegranate oil, and rosehip seed oil in a 4-ounce glass bottle. Add vitamin E and essential oils. Cap tightly and shake well. I store this in a roller top bottle and just roll it gently over the skin around my eyes before I sleep and anytime my eyes feel tired during the day.
To use:
Gently rub around the thin skin of the eye, over the cheeks, lips and anywhere that the skin is dry and sensitive. Use at night before retiring. Use during the day under makeup or as needed to soothe tired eyes.
I hope you enjoy this recipe. I’ve been using it myself for quite a while.
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Hi!
love your recipes, Chris, and this one looks lovely. However I’m noticing signs of aging on my entire face and neck, so this eye serum likely isnt enough. I’ve made your salves in the past. Can you recommend one of your recipes that will do a similar job as the serum, but over a larger area? thank you!
Mary
I made this serum and luv it however I find it does not glide or spread on my skin smoothly.
Is there another oil I can add to help do this plz? Thank you.
Hi,
Did you use dry or fresh elderberries? Can they both be used, or is there a preference (and why)?
Elderflowers are used in this recipe not elderberries. The elderflowers were dried.
I have Elder berries. Can this be used instead of the flower? Thank you
Hi, Leslie, not in this recipe. Only elderflowers will work.
Love this recipe Chris! Very similar to the one I’ve used for years and used to make in my shop. I have never used Pomegranate however so will see if I can source some and add. THanks for sharing. Here’s to luscious herbal helpers!
What is a good source for the materials?
Amazon carries them. Mountain Rose Herbs, the Bulk Herb Store, and Starwest Botanicals are all reputable herb sources.
I don’t see any amount of elderflower – how much would one use, either fresh or dried?
Thanks!
Katrina, it depends on how much oil you are making. Fill your container half full and then fill up to the top with oil. Then once the oil is macerated with elderflowers, measure what you need for one recipe.
Ahhh, I came to double-check your formula, because the one you shared in your newsletter for this serum says Vit D. So, I’m guessing that was a typo and should have been Vit E in the newsletter recipe.
Yes. That’s what happens when I try to write a newsletter before my first cup of coffee. 😀 The newsletter should have read vitamin E.