Natural Oils?

 Use Natural Oils To Remove Makeup

What happens if you see streaks of waterproof eye makeup under your eyes after you’ve cleaned? If you have sticky residue from long-wear makeup or stubborn mascara, you may need more than just a cleanser.

Rather than reach for a makeup wipe, try experimenting with natural oils. Oil dissolves oil, so they may be a good choice for removing waterproof, stubborn makeup, which tends to be oil-based. Oil can also remove oil, dirt, and grime. 

After you’ve cleaned your face, pour a few drops of oil onto a clean cloth. Cotton pads, cotton balls, or even your fingers will work, too. Gently dab at the waterproof mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, or any other waterproof makeup products that need to be removed. Then rinse with warm water.

Nine oils that can potentially help remove stubborn or waterproof makeup.

• Rosehip oil - Fragrance-free plant oil with a high amount of linoleic acid.

• Squalene oil - Light stable oil

• Hempseed oil - Non-comedogenic oil

• Grapeseed oil - Lightweight oil that can moisturize and balance skin

• Jojoba oil - Consistency is like the skin’s sebum

• Sunflower oil - Non-fragrant

• Argan oil - May help remove makeup without clogging pores or causing irritation

• Tea tree oil - Can help get rid of dead skin cells

• Sweet Almond oil - Gentle oil that may cleanse makeup without irritation

• Skip coconut oil as it is considered comedogenic and may clog pores

You may also try:

• Micellar water

• Rosewater

• Aloe water

You can use a natural oil in the same way that you’d use an eye makeup remover or wipe. If you’re trying to replicate the ease of a makeup wipe, keep a bag of cotton pads right next to the oil on your bathroom counter. Here are a few to consider.

Makeup wipes.....Good or Bad?

Makeup wipes are popular for a lot of reasons, here I will cover just a few:

• They are travel-friendly.

• They may be more affordable than your favorite cleanser.

• They are all-around convenient.

• You can use them while your head is already on your pillow and too tired to wash.

Are makeup wipes all they are cracked up to be? Here I will cover some of the cons of using wipes:

• Most makeup wipes are not biodegradably leading them to stay in landfills.

• They don’t really clean your skin, makeup wipes spread around the makeup while it looks like it’s clean. It can push the makeup and any other debris deeper into the skin

• The chemicals in the wipes can cause irritation, while if you have sensitive skin the action of wiping can cause irritation.

Lastly, I will go over a few reasons why you should always remove your makeup before bed, regardless:

• If makeup is left on overnight it can clog pores and cause breakouts. Sleeping in makeup can weaken your skin’s protective layer.

• Using facials can brighten your skin.

• Skipping a facial cleanse might make your skin appear dull.

Do you have a nightly routine? I do, I have a morning routine and a nightly routine, I call these my goddess practices. More on my routines in another blog to stay tuned.