The Best Natural Oils To Put Under Your Eyes

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The eyes are the windows to the soul. They’re also a window into just how much care you are or aren’t giving your skin—and your body, really. If you’ve fallen behind on sleep, your eyes tell all. If you’re a smoker, the skin beneath your eyes will betray that information, too. Not drinking enough water? Everyone can see it around your eyes. Failing to wear sunglasses when you go out in the sun? Those eyes are at it again, telling all your bad habits to everyone. The skin beneath the eyes is just so thin and fragile that it can’t quite take the neglect that the rest of the skin on your face can (but, don’t neglect that, either). When we think someone looks surprisingly young for their age, it’s probably because of the skin around their eyes. When we think someone looks surprisingly old for their age, it’s that skin around the eyes again that does the trick. Take care of that area and it will take care of you. Here are natural oils to put beneath your eyes.

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Bergamot

Bergamot oil comes from the refreshing citrus fruit—the Bergamot orange. It has anti-inflammatory properties and can reduce swelling and inflammation. Always keep it handy during times of high stress and little rest.

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Helichrysum

Helichrysum is a bright yellow flower of the daisy family that’s popular for drying since it retains its color for a long time. If you do have any damaged skin, its oils can help accelerate recovery. It can also fend off free radicals and reduce the appearance of age spots.

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Lavender

In addition to smelling heavenly, the oil from this pretty purple plant is deeply hydrating. It also combats harmful free radicals and can firm up loose or saggy skin.

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Cypress

Need a quick way to look like you slept eight hours when you only slept five? Put Cypress essential oil around your eyes. It constricts the blood vessels and can greatly reduce puffiness by minimizing fluid retention.

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Rose

This oil has an ultra-feminine scent that your partner may find intoxicating. It also improves skin elasticity—something from which the skin beneath the eyes can generally benefit.

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Sandalwood

It not only produces a rather calming woodsy musk, but sandalwood oil also promotes better circulation under the eyes, which is great when you’re sleep-deprived. It can also reduce the appearance of fine lines.

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Geranium

You’ll feel as vibrant and lively as this colorful flower looks when you add its oil to your under-eyes. It plumps up the skin, smoothes out fine lines, and just leaves skin feeling fresh.

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Rosehip seed

There’s a reason the Mayans and Ancient Egyptians—known for their beautiful women—were such fans of this oil. It’s great at fighting dark circles and under-eye bags.

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German chamomile

Chamomile isn’t just for your tea. If you’ve been low on sleep or not drinking enough water, you’re probably looking a bit puffy under the eyes. German chamomile essential oil can help with that. If allergies have your skin itching, it could reduce some of the urge to scratch, too.

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Fennel

The stuff that smells like black licorice can do wonders for your eyes. It has toning properties and can tighten aging skin.

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Frankincense

Apothecaries and homeopathic doctors have turned to this oil for centuries to treat all kinds of ailments. It’s wonderfully moisturizing and may reduce the appearance of age spots as well as minimize wrinkles.

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Rosemary

You may smell like Christmas dinner after putting the stuff on, but rosemary oil could really brighten up the area around your eyes. It has anti-inflammatory properties that should reduce swelling.

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Neroli

Neroli oil will instantly brighten your eyes simply because its scent is so invigorating. It comes from the Seville orange, so it’s a little zesty and sweet in its smell. Furthermore, it can firm up mature skin that’s beginning to sag.

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Carrot seed

You know that eating carrots is good for your vision and could help you pass your next eye exam when you need one, but did you know carrot seed oil makes the skin around your eyes look healthier? It lubricates the thin, fragile skin to plump it up.

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Aloe Vera

It’s no secret that aloe is super hydrating since its juices are hydrating when we consume them. Add it to your eyes to boost blood circulation and get some deep moisturizing.