Tips On How To Remove Makeup At Home Naturally
By: Priyanka Maheshwari Sat, 29 Aug 2020 9:56:06
The layers keep on adding as the day goes by, every time a little touch up in the office washroom or a complete new makeover for the after hour parties. Either way, from the first final glance in the hallway mirror of your house to ending the day standing in front of the same mirror, makeup for us ladies comes in different patterns and packages. For some it is the reapplying of mascara every where she goes and for some else, the compact is not optional anymore, it is a necessity.
However, one common mistake that we deliberately choose to ignore is to remove the makeup completely before we retire for the night allowing the face to collect all the makeup, roughening up the skin over the years causing skin issues like acne and premature ageing. This is why it is of utter importance that you learn how to remove makeup from face every night before you go off to dreamland.Makeup removal is not an extensive process but requires a lot of care and a little bit of your everyday time. To start of here are some of the things that might come handy for the best way to remove makeup.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is an efficient cleanser that can wipe off that stubborn makeup in minimal strokes. It is chemical free and works wonders for your skin. Unlike drugstore makeup removers. Coconut oil can soothe even sensitive skin and moisturize it.
How to Use Coconut Oil:
- Take cotton pad and soak it in a few drops of coconut oil
- In circular motions, starting with the eye area, gently remove makeup
- After the makeup is removed completely, wash with a mild cleanser, followed by a moisturizer
Milk
Milk is good not just for your bones, but also for your skin. It works as lightening agent and moisturizes the skin. It is also a good makeup removing agent. The oils in milk can wipe off the makeup in a jiffy, especially around sensitive areas like eyes.
Here’s how to use Milk:
- Take a cotton ball and dab it in milk
- Use the soaked ball to rub gently and clean it with each swipe
Cucumber
Want to look as cool as a cucumber? The harsh summer sun, plus the load of makeup you wore for your best friend’s wedding night can create trauma for your skin. Worry not. Grab a cucumber from the refrigerator and discover a cool new way to cleanse your skin.
How to use it:
- Take a cucumber, peel and make a paste out of it
- Mix this paste in oil of your choice, olive or coconut and apply it on your face
- Use a soft cloth or a cotton pad to clean your face
- Not only will you find that your skin is free of makeup, but also find it refreshing
Honey and Baking Soda
If you are a person who likes to imitate your favorite Instagram celebrity and experiment loading your face with tens of products, this cleanser can come to your rescue. Honey and Baking Soda can remove almost any sort of makeup.
How to use it:
- Take a clean cloth and apply some honey on it
- Take a pinch of baking soda and add it on honey
- Gently rub the cloth on skin to wipe off the makeup
Steam
Steam is the most economical, yet effective ways to remove makeup. Steam opens and cleans deep into the pores, extracting almost all the makeup from the skin. You do not even need a professional steam machine, just boil a pot of water on the stove and let the vapors do their job.
How to do it:
- Apply steam on your face and sit it for 5 minutes
- Take a cloth and clean your pores
- Do not sit too close to the steam or overdo the time.