How to Remove Makeup from Eyelashes

They protect the eyes and prevent possible infections, so it is fundamental to always keep them clean. But, do you really know how to remove eyelash makeup? If you’re not quite sure, don’t worry, because here we will teach you how to do it correctly.

Cleaning and removing makeup from your face daily is very important, but, if you want to take care of your eyes’ health, you must never forget to remove eye makeup before going to bed.

No excuses. It doesn’t matter how late or how tired you are. If you want to prevent eye irritation or problems such as conjunctivitis, it’s best to properly remove makeup to eliminate traces of mascara, eyeliner, or eyeshadows.

But, how should you remove your eyelash makeup? In this post, we show you step by step how to eliminate all cosmetic products in this delicate area and what the consequences are of not removing them properly.

What is the function of eyelashes?

Eyelashes are composed of proteins, keratin, and water, and their lifecycle lasts between 4 and 8 weeks. After this time, they fall out and grow back, although they do so faster than hair.

We usually lose between 1 and 5 hairs a day, although, if we do not take care of them as we should, they can even break off and fall out, and we may lose more along the way than we would like.

In addition to beautifying the look, they have a primary function: to protect the eyes. They prevent mites and bacteria from entering the eyes, thus avoiding irritations, infections, and common and annoying eye problems such as conjunctivitis.

In short, they are a protective shield that also blocks the passage of sweat, rain, air, and acts as a visor protecting the eyes from the sun and reducing the effects of solar radiation.

Why is it so important to remove eyelash makeup?

It is very important to ensure proper ocular hygiene and prevent possible problems that, in the long run, can be serious and negatively affect the eyes.

Cosmetic products contain substances such as perfumes, preservatives, resins, and pigments that can penetrate into the eye while we sleep and cause allergies, irritation, and dryness, and in the most severe cases, can cause blepharitis, keratitis, infections, and abrasions.

Therefore, in addition to using hypoallergenic makeup, it is also fundamental that, before going to sleep, you remove all those products that are so harmful to the health of your eyes.

Additionally, makeup can also transfer to the area around the eyes, causing premature aging in this delicate zone and making your skin look more tired and dull the next morning.

How to remove eyelash makeup?

If you’re not sure how to remove it correctly without damaging them, take note of these tips.

Wash your face with water

The first step to properly removing makeup is to wash your face with water to soften the adhered cosmetics and remove some of the traces of mascara or other products you have applied. There is no need to use soap.

Apply a biphasic makeup remover

Next, moisten a cotton pad with makeup remover. We recommend you choose a biphasic one (that is, with aqueous and oily phases) because it removes makeup more easily and quickly, especially if you usually use water-resistant products.

If you’re not sure which one to choose, here is my selection of the best options on the market. And if not, you can also make your own homemade version.

Press the cotton pad gently on the eye and let it act for a few seconds. After this time, make a gentle sweeping motion from top to bottom and from the inside out to remove all traces of makeup.

To finish, pass the cotton pad over the lower lashes, from inside out to prevent cosmetics from entering the eye.

Use the right products

Whether you have sensitive eyes or not, we recommend you always choose hypoallergenic products that do not contain irritating substances that could damage the eyes.

Also, if possible, choose a makeup remover that contains ingredients such as vitamin C, olive oil, or castor oil that take care of and strengthen the eyelashes, preventing them from breaking or falling out.

Do not rub

No matter how much you rub, it will not remove the makeup better, and this can have very negative consequences.

In addition to irritating the skin, you are damaging the few collagen and elastin fibers that the eye contour has. This causes sagging in that area.

Avoid using makeup remover wipes

Makeup remover wipes are fine for an emergency, but the truth is they are not the best option and do not always remove all the makeup. The ‘waterproof’ makeup resists them, more rubbing is needed, and the area becomes irritated, dries out, and the hairs fall out.

So, if you want to avoid this, it’s better to set this type of makeup remover aside and the laziness on the other side, and opt for another biphasic one and the traditional application with cotton pads.

Now that you know how to remove eyelash makeup, it’s the perfect time to put these tips into practice. And remember not to cheat or skip any of the steps we’ve explained.

If you have doubts about doing the same with your eyes, take a look at this post where we teach you how to remove eye makeup correctly.