9 Simple and Natural Ways to Remove Makeup from the Skin
You don’t forget to put on makeup every morning, right? Well, in the same way, you should not forget to remove that makeup every night – you already know that!
But, do you know that you don’t have to spend a lot of money on makeup remover products full of chemicals, irritants, and preservatives? Making your own couldn’t be easier! Sometimes you only need one ingredient.
You can also combine them in two steps, depending on your skin type. For example, you can use a pure oil to massage and dissolve makeup, and then rub a cotton pad soaked in milk or witch hazel to remove all traces.
Cleanser or makeup remover? Not sure which one to use? This post will clear your doubts.
Oils are an excellent natural way to dissolve makeup, but they need a little help to be removed from the complexion, as they don’t rinse off easily.
That’s why a two-step approach is also the best way to ensure that your skin is completely clean and ready to receive the beneficial actives of your skincare routine.
Take your time, massage these ingredients into your face, and let them remove excess oil, impurities, and makeup.
1. Coconut Oil
This wonderful ingredient impresses with its simplicity. You don’t need anything else to remove makeup – even waterproof! and you also reap all its benefits: hydrates the delicate skin around the eyes; cleans without irritating and nourishes the complexion thanks to its high concentration of vitamins and fatty acids.
How to use it? Soak a cotton pad with melted coconut oil, squeeze out the excess, and gently sweep it all over the face, including eyes and lips. Make several passes until the cotton pad comes out completely clean.
Also, try this makeup remover oil from Mercadona.
2. Olive Oil
Isn’t it great that you already have a makeup remover in your kitchen? Use moisturizing olive oil to remove impurities from dry or sensitive skin. What people like most about this oil is that it penetrates the skin, leaving it soft and very nourished.
Unlike other makeup removers, it doesn’t leave the complexion irritated or reddened. Instead, it removes even the toughest makeup, such as waterproof mascara, without causing any damage to sensitive skin.
You can mix it with the pleasant scent of rose water, just a few drops, to use it as a regular makeup remover, wiping away the residues with a cotton pad.
3. Aloe Vera
You already know the miraculous benefits of this plant, it helps soothe the skin and contains a plethora of amino acids and vitamins, so include it in your nighttime routine. Being composed of 95% water, you can be sure that it is extraordinarily hydrating and refreshing for the face.
And if you add olive oil, the makeup removing and nourishing benefits are multiplied! You’ll notice that the oil floats on top of the gel. Therefore, before applying, you should shake the mixture well and use it immediately before the oil and water separate again.
This makeup remover is incredibly light and gentle, yet powerful enough to remove any water-resistant makeup.
This would also be a great formula if you have any allergies or sensitivities to chemicals, or just sensitive skin in general.
4. Witch Hazel
It’s not just a makeup remover, witch hazel water improves the skin by eliminating acne and retaining moisture. Accompany it with tea tree oil following this recipe:
- 2 tablespoons of witch hazel
- 2 tablespoons of oil (almond, extra virgin olive, or jojoba)
- 2 tablespoons of filtered water
For the solution, simply combine the witch hazel, oil, and water in a bottle and shake before each use. Use a cotton pad soaked with the makeup remover to eliminate makeup.
5. Jojoba Oil
This oil softens, nourishes, and protects the complexion while removing impurities and makeup. Pair it with almond oil to remove eye makeup from the sensitive area.
Being a little less greasy and much gentler on the eyes, jojoba oil is perfect for removing eye makeup without any irritation.
6. Cucumber Juice
Fresh and refreshing, perfect for oily skin, cucumber juice helps remove makeup and brighten dull complexion. It has soothing effects and helps heal sunburns. It acts on acne, scars, and blemishes. This is a great ingredient for oily skin as an oil-control juice.
Mix it with coconut and castor oil, with a few drops of lavender essential oil to form a very effective cleanser for all skin types.
7. Baby Oil
This unusual way of removing makeup actually works! And apparently, it’s good for your eyelids too. Put some baby oil on a cotton ball.
Apply it gently to any eye makeup you wish to remove, and use another cotton ball to clean up the excess oil. It serves a double function: removes makeup and softens eyelids.
8. Honey
Mixed with baking soda, it becomes a powerful and gentle makeup remover for the complexion that exfoliates and nourishes the skin with beneficial vitamins. This recipe will act as a makeup remover and cleanser.
Start by adding baking soda to raw honey, add a few drops of your favorite oil, and whip it into a paste. Apply it with a warm cloth and you have a natural makeup remover/cleanser!
9. Milk
Switch out purchased cleansing milk for real milk to naturally remove makeup. Put a bit of raw milk on a cotton pad – and you’re done! How to use it? Take a look at our article on how to properly remove makeup from the skin.
Although all these ingredients are natural, I still recommend testing it on a small, non-visible area of the complexion to make sure you’re not allergic to anything, especially because the eye area is very fragile and should be well cared for.
And if you don’t want to complicate things, try one of these makeup removers, the best options on the market.
We have also tested: Mercadona’s options.