How to make makeup remover at home
If you are going to go through the trouble of applying natural DIY makeup, it makes sense to have a natural way to remove it. After battling with acne-prone skin, you will make it a priority to take good care of your skin. There are some great natural solutions for healthy, glowing skin through experimentation over the years.
Many women take a long time carefully choosing the right cosmetics to suit their complexion and enhance their looks, but will just grab the first makeup remover they see on the shelf. The type of makeup remover you use on your skin is very essential. Instead of spending a ton of money and working incredibly hard to take off your makeup at the end of the day, consider making a DIY makeup remover at home by using safe and natural ingredients.
Whether you prefer just a touch of kajal and gloss or just can’t leave the house without your foundation on, there’s one thing that you must have in your beauty box is a reliable makeup remover. However, most makeup removers are laced with chemicals that have the tendency to dry up your skin, leaving it screaming for some moisture. Try using a natural makeup remover to let your skin stay healthy. Here are some ingredients you can use to make a homemade makeup remover.
Olive oil makeup remover
Ingredients
- Four tablespoons of olive oil
- Two tablespoons of water
Method
Blend thoroughly both the olive oil and water. Slather on the olive oil mixture on your dry face. Let the oil sit on your skin for few minutes. With a cotton pad wipe your face, if needed reapply the mixture to thoroughly clean your skin. Then wash off the excess oil present on your face with lukewarm water.
Green tea and glycerin makeup remover
Ingredients
- One tablespoon of brewed green tea
- Half tablespoon of vegetable glycerin
- One tablespoon of grape seed oil
Method
Combine all the above ingredients. Stir well so that all the ingredients blend with each other. Spread the whole mixture on your dry skin. Leave it on your face until your makeup dissolves, wipe off with a cotton pad.
Coconut oil and neroli makeup remover
Ingredients
- 2-ounce coconut oil
- 2-ounce cocoa butter
- 10 drops of vitamin E oil
- 10 drops of neroli essential oil
- 8 drops of lavender essential oil
- 5 drops of vanilla extract
Method
Use a double boiler to melt and combine the whole cocoa butter and coconut oil. Allow the mixture to cool down to room temperature and then add the essential oils and vitamin E oil. Stir well to mix all the ingredients. Take a small amount of the mixture and rub it on your face. Use a washcloth and lukewarm water to wash your face.
Avocado and coconut oil makeup remover
Ingredients
- One tablespoon of extra virgin coconut oil
- One teaspoon of avocado oil
Method
If coconut oil is solid liquefies the oil by placing the container containing the coconut oil on a bowl containing hot water. Mix the melted coconut oil with the avocado oil. Gently massage your face with the oil mixture. With a cotton pad wipe away the makeup that had dissolved in the oil.
Aloe makeup remover
Ingredients
- One tablespoon of aloe Vera gel
- One teaspoon jojoba oil
Method
Blend the two ingredients and gently massage your face with the mixture for a minute. Leave aloe Vera mixture on your face for few minutes. Wipe off the makeup with a cotton pad.
Using natural makeup removers will ensure that your skin is not stripped off of its natural nutrients. However, it is essential to use a daily moisturizing lotion like Olay Moisturizing Lotion to help nourish your skin every day!
If you want to be Paleo on the inside with the food choices you make, you should also choose to be Paleo on the outside with what you put on your skin. After all, skin is the body’s largest organ! So rather than spending your time scrutinizing labels, you can save time and money making your own makeup remover using natural ingredients that are easy to find. Going the DIY route with your skin care routine doesn’t have to be scary or hard, and with all of the above options, you’re sure to find a solution that works for your skin type.
