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I started using DIY skin care products 4.5 months ago and have noticed a tremendous improvement in my skin.
I have been doing extensive research on different skin improvement products and rely on Amazon for the bulk of my purchases. The reviews and seller feedback, coupled with Google and YouTube seem to be the perfect marriage.I had been wanting to try DMAE as an eye cream ingredient and finally settled on this particular brand based on ratings, seller feedback and cost.
Recipe - I chose to make a night time eye cream and prefer thicker a thicker consistency. I chose to use a Clinique night cream as my base, Rosehip oil and DMAE as my ingredients. The recipe I chose required 2 teaspoons of a cream (Jason's Vitamin E or a night cream was suggested), 1/2 teaspoon of DMAE AND 15 drops of Rosehip oil. The texture of the finished product was not as 'balm-like' as I prefer, so I continued to add drops of Rosehip oil until it was to my liking . It mixed seamlessly with the other ingredients and application and wear have been superb. I am not sure if there is any difference in my skins actual texture, but there is visible improvement. Also, it did not interfere with my makeup application.
Storage - I keep in my bath area in a dark cabinet. I may start to refrigerate as the weather starts to really warm up.
Packaging - The packaging is high quality, well sealed and clearly labeled with all pertinent info. ***The container in the picture below is recycled from a previous purchase.
This product has been added to my repeat purchase list, but I do not anticipate having to purchase it often due to the amount required in recipes.
I will forewarn, do not use this product so close to your actual eye that you may accidentally get some onto your eye. It is not especially painful, but you will test so much that you will be unable to open your eye and see until you wipe the product away with a towel or tissue. Ask me how I know!
As a caveat, I am 57. This should be considered before making and judgments as to the appearance of my bare eye area.
UPDATED - The third photo is Week 3, with use as part of my night time routine. As a caveat, I also purchased the Hyaluronic Acid from this company a few days later. I made it into a serum and use that twice a day in my eye area. I could not be more pleased with this combo.
UPDATED, May 21, 2017 Photo #4 is taken after 13 months of daily night time use. I no longer use it in the morning, as I often apply it too close to my eyes and it irritates my eyes prior to makeup application.
March 2016 · Health and Household · verified purchase