Using natural products to remove makeup and cleanse the skin is the first step to keeping it healthy, hydrated, and free from irritation. With a few simple ingredients, which we all have at home, it is possible to make a do-it-yourself makeup remover in a few minutes, to be used instead of the classic wipes, with benefits not only for the skin but also for the environment. This natural remedy is ideal, especially for those with sensitive and particularly reactive skin, but in general, DIY make- up removers are perfect for all skin types, just use some strategic ingredients that we will reveal to you in the recipes below.
The makeup remover do dates, it will also be very easy to use: after having soaked a disk, place it in the area to remove makeup by applying light pressure; then make gentle circular motions that will help wash away the dirt. Repeat these steps until all makeup is removed.
Discover below some recipe ideas for makeup remover do-it-yourself , choose your favorite and start preparing it right away!
1 – Makeup Remover With Olive Oil
Who doesn’t have olive oil at home? Throughout the world, it is very popular, especially as a condiment for all types of dishes, but did you know that it can also be used as a makeup remover? If you have finished your usual makeup remover, you can try to wet a cotton pad with a few drops of olive oil and then gently wipe your face. It is a super-effective remedy, especially for dehydrated skin, as the oil will intensify the hydration. Remember to pass a disk moistened with warm water after passing the olive oil to eliminate the greasy effect.
2 – Cleansing Milk With Almonds
To create a very useful almond cleansing milk, just use these ingredients:
- 25g of almonds
- 125ml of distilled water
After finely chopping the almonds in a blender, pour the distilled water over them, let the mixture rest for a few hours and finally filter everything, collecting the liquid in a bottle. The almond cleansing milk will be ready and since it’s preservative-free, you’ll need to put it back in the fridge. It will last from 3 to 5 days.
To use it, the technique is the same: soak a disk and pass it on your face to remove makeup residues and dirt.
3 – Makeup Remover With Yogurt or Kefir
The do-it-yourself yogurt remover is very delicate and emollient, suitable for removing all makeup residues on the face without creating redness. To prepare it, keep these ingredients at hand :
- 1 tablespoon of the whole yogurt
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 50ml of rose water
Pour the yogurt into a vial along with the olive oil and shake to mix. Then add the honey and rose water, shaking for a few more seconds. At this point, the mixture will be ready, you will need to keep the cleansing milk in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Before each use, remember to shake it to mix the components. Apply it with the help of a floppy disk, directly to dry face.
To prepare this DIY makeup remover, you can also use kefir, a fermented milk similar to yogurt.
4 – Two-Phase Makeup Remover With Chamomile
Chamomile is famous for its soothing properties, useful for sensitive skin and delicate face areas. Preparing a two-phase chamomile makeup remover is very simple; here’s what you need:
- 50 ml of chamomile hydrosol or chamomile infusion
- 25ml of rice, jojoba, argan or extra virgin olive oil
To prepare chamomile hydrosol directly at home, just infuse a sachet of chamomile, or directly the dried flowers, in 200 ml of boiling water for about 10 minutes. The liquid obtained will then be filtered and placed in a vial with the chosen oil’s addition. Keep the bottle in the refrigerator and shake to mix the two phases before using it.
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