DIY Green Tea Under Eye Cream
Whether you’ve been up all night with a baby, staring at a screen for hours, or just feeling the weight of the week, this simple DIY green tea under eye cream is a tiny jar of magic. It’s soothing, antioxidant-rich, and so easy to make with just a few ingredients.
I originally whipped this up because store-bought eye creams were either full of sketchy ingredients or way too expensive.
Turns out, green tea does more than perk you up, it can calm puffiness, nourish delicate skin, and give your under-eyes a gentle glow.
Here is how I made this homemade under eye cream, so you can make it too!
Why Green Tea? Herbal Benefits of This Eye Cream
Green tea is packed with antioxidants, especially a powerful one called EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate). In skincare, that means:
- Reduced puffiness
- Calmed inflammation
- Protection from environmental damage
- Gentle brightening for tired eyes
Infusing it into oil lets us harness all those soothing properties in a way that’s safe and shelf-stable, without needing preservatives or water-based ingredients.
I use green tea along with:
- Shea butter: Rich and creamy, it softens and protects delicate skin.
- Carrier oil: Something gentle like jojoba or sweet almond is ideal. This time I did a coffee infused oil, and it works wonders!
- Beeswax: Just a touch gives the balm its firm texture and keeps it from melting in your hands.
- Essential oils (optional): If you do use them, don’t use too much as this is the eye area.
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DIY Green Tea Under Eye Cream
This recipe makes about 1 ounce finished product!
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons carrier oil (I used jojoba that was infused with coffee)
- 1 tablespoon shea butter
- ¾ teaspoon beeswax
- 2 tablespoons green tea leaves (organic, if possible)
- 2 drops essential oil (optional, see note below)
How To Make DIY Green Tea Under Eye Cream
Combine the carrier oil, shea butter, green tea leaves, and beeswax in a double boiler. Heat gently until fully melted, keeping the temperature low to protect the green tea.
Let the mixture infuse over low heat for about 1 hour or so. Remove from heat and carefully strain through a fine mesh or cheesecloth to remove all tea particles.
Stir in essential oil, if using.
Pour into a small jar or tin and let it cool completely at room temperature.
Notes:
- If adding essential oil, avoid anything irritating. One drop of chamomile, lavender, or frankincense is gentle and soothing. Avoid peppermint, citrus, or anything “tingly.”
- This is a balm, not a water-based cream, so it doesn’t need a preservative.
- Store in a cool, dry spot. Shelf life is 6-12 months depending on your ingredients.
- Always patch test before using near your eyes. A dab on the wrist is a great place to start!
How I Use It:
I dab a tiny bit under each eye at first thing in the morning, especially after a rough night. It also works beautifully as a gentle cuticle balm or on dry spots around the nose in winter. A little goes a long way!
Want more DIY skincare ideas? This Tallow Recipe eBook is full of easy, nourishing recipes that pair perfectly with herbal infusions like this one.
Green Tea Under Eye Cream
A gentle, nourishing green tea under eye cream made with carrier oil, shea butter, and beeswax. This oil-based balm helps moisturize the delicate under-eye area while benefiting from the soothing properties of green tea.
Materials
- 2 tablespoons carrier oil
- 1 tablespoon shea butter
- ¾ teaspoon beeswax
- 2 tablespoons green tea leaves
- 2 drops essential oil (optional)
Tools
- Double boiler
- Fine mesh strainer
- Spoon or spatula
- Heat-safe bowl
- Small glass jar or tin with lid (1 oz)
Instructions
- Add the carrier oil, shea butter, green tea leaves, and beeswax to a double boiler. Heat gently until fully melted.
- Keep the mixture on low heat and allow the green tea to infuse for about an hour.
- Remove from heat and carefully strain the oil through a fine mesh strainer to remove all tea particles.
- Stir in the essential oil, if using.
- Pour the mixture into a small, tightly lidded container and allow it to cool and solidify at room temperature for several hours.
Notes
- If adding essential oil, avoid anything irritating. One drop of chamomile, lavender, or frankincense is gentle and soothing. Avoid peppermint, citrus, or anything “tingly.”
- This is a balm, not a water-based cream, so it doesn’t need a preservative.
- Store in a cool, dry spot. Shelf life is 6-12 months depending on your ingredients.
- Always patch test before using near your eyes. A dab on the wrist is a great place to start!
Final Thoughts
Making your own DIY under eye cream is one of those herbal wins that feels super fancy, but is SO simple! Green tea offers real, visible benefits without chemicals or guesswork, and once you try this balm, you’ll wonder why you ever bought one off a shelf!
Let me know if you try it out and like it! Be sure to check out my coffee eye cream too for another great one. Or combine them into one like I did!
Just wondered how you infuse the jojoba oil with coffee! I want to try this recipe, but I do want to add that coffee infusion. Thanks.
Hi! I LOVE using the coffee infusion. I teach how to do a coffee infused oil here: https://kateable.com/coffee-oil-benefits-coffee-infused-oil-recipe/
But you can add some ground coffee to the jojoba oil and let it sit for a few weeks, then strain really well.
How did you infuse the coffee into your green eye cream? Did you use used coffee grounds crushed up coffee beans are made coffee That would’ve been helpful to know
Hi! Great question! I have actually done both ground coffee and coffee beans. If you do ground coffee, just make sure you use a coffee filter to strain it out really well. Other than that you add the coffee to the carrier oil of your choice. Let it sit for a few weeks, then strain out. Then use that infused oil in the recipe! Hope that helps. If you need more info, here is my DIY coffee infused oil post: https://kateable.com/coffee-oil-benefits-coffee-infused-oil-recipe/