Natural DIY makeup remover recipes – Many people do makeup regularly. It is very important for them to know the important or removing makeup properly before sleeping. Removing makeup doesn’t take too much time but it can prevent your skin from harmful impacts of keeping makeup for long hours on your skin especially during sleeping.
Just like after doing a lot of hard work for whole day your body needs rest, similarly your skin also wants to relax after long hours of makeup look. Thus, you must make sure that you remove makeup before you go to sleep.
Now when we talk about removing makeup the thing which comes in your mind is what to use to remove your makeup properly. Although there are many makeup removers available in market which can help you out in removing your makeup but still those makeup removers can harm your skin as they are chemical based. So it is better to go for natural makeup removers. Below are some of the some of the natural DIY makeup remover recipes by Goldy Hunjan, professional makeup artist in Ludhiana, Punjab.
Natural DIY makeup remover recipes
- Oil cleansing
- Aloe vera
- Honey face wash
- Rose water cleansing gel
- Witch hazel
Oil cleansing
Oil cleansing is cleansing your face with the help of oil. This is very simple natural makeup remover. Oil cleansing can dissolve excess oil in your pores thus it is very important to use right oils and right amount of oil. Oil cleansing works for the people of all skin types. Oils such as castor oil, olive oil can be used for cleansing purpose. It depends on your skin so choose those oils which suits your skin type.
Oils such as sunflower oil, coconut oil and avocado oil also works well for skin. Use only quarter sized amount of oil for cleansing purpose. Apply oil on face and massage for two minutes. Then use a clean washcloth soaked in hot water and before you put it on your face wring it on. Now steam your face for about a minute. Wipe your face with clean cloth and you are done.
Aloe vera
You can use aloe vera gel by combining it with some other skin nourishing ingredients to remove makeup. To make makeup remover using aloe vera , take small container and combine equal parts of honey and aloe vera gel. You can add your choice of oil. Blend all the ingredients properly. You can store your cleanser I an airtight container and keep itn a refrigerator. Use small amount of cleanser to remove makeup. Apply it o your skin and massage it for 2-3 minutes and then clean your face with cool water.
Honey face wash
Honey face wash is also included in the list of natural DIY makeup remover recipes. Honey has anti bacterial properties and it removes dead skin cells. Take a teaspoon of raw honey and rub between your hands. Spread it all over your face and massage. Let it sit for 5 minutes and then remove it with warm cloth.
Rose water cleansing gel
Rose water is one of the main ingredients in most of the natural DIY recipes for skin. To make a DIY makeup remover using rose water, take 1 cup of rose water and add ¼ cup of aloe vera gel and 2 tsp of glycerine and 1 tsp castile soap. Take some amount of this cleanser on your hands and massage all over your face in circular motion. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
Witch Hazel
Witch hazel is used for many skin problems. It is a hydrosol. It helps for different types of skin problems. It is good for soothing dry skin problem and also for makeup removal. To use it as a DIY makeup remover, dilute it with water and use witch hazel on its own. Use a washcloth to remove makeup in circular motions. Try to buy alcohol free witch hazel. You can also combine oil, water and witch hazel and store in small travel bottle. Shake it well before you use.
Above are some of the natural DIY makeup removal recipes. These are natural thus these don’t have any harmful effects on your skin. You can use these as per your skin type and choice to remove your makeup.