Make-up removal is a step in the beauty routine that should not be overlooked. But how do you prepare a homemade makeup remover that respects the skin and the eyes? Here are all our recipes!
Whether you no longer have a makeup remover on hand or prefer to choose a more natural option, it is quite possible to concoct one yourself. It could not be easier ! To make a DIY make-up remover, you will not need a lot of ingredients. The important thing is to choose good products that will suit your skin type.
Vegetable oils, preferably organic, are generally good makeup removers. They are a very good natural option to integrate into your skincare routine. They gently melt the makeup on your face. That of coconut, for example, is ideal for removing all residues of cosmetic products, even mascara and waterproof eyeliner, often difficult to remove.
If you prefer micellar waters, you can simply use a purifying and astringent hydrosol which will be a good natural and powerful makeup remover. Floral waters effectively remove bacteria and impurities from the face. We advise you to choose them without alcohol and organic for more efficiency and to avoid skin irritations.
If you like two-phase formulas, just mix these two products to make an effective makeup remover. The little extra that should not be overlooked is that this type of recipe assures you a zero-waste beauty routine, especially if you use reusable make-up discs.
But which ingredients to choose for a tailor-made treatment? Here are all our tips and advice!
For oily skin
If you have oily skin, witch hazel hydrosol is your best friend! Astringent, purifying and invigorating, it tightens pores and relieves irritations thanks to its soothing action.
For a deep make-up removal, you can make a two-phase formula. It may seem strange to treat oily skin with oil, and yet it perfectly removes excess sebum when cleansing. It catches all the impurities to get rid of them without attacking the epidermis. We recommend that of jojoba which nourishes without leaving a greasy film, prevents dehydration and regulates excess sebum. It also has calming, repairing but also regenerating properties that restore the elasticity of the skin and fight against the signs of aging.
To make a good homemade makeup remover, we combine witch hazel floral water with jojoba oil as well as aloe vera gel. In addition to hydrating, it purifies and sanitizes the epidermis while repairing skin cells and soothing redness and irritation. Then add a few drops of lemon essential oil, astringent, antiseptic and disinfectant. This mixture is ideal for gently removing make-up from the entire face. To make this DIY recipe, preferably choose organic products.
Pour 2 tablespoons of witch hazel floral water, the same amount of jojoba oil and 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel in a small bottle, then add 2 drops of lemon essential oil. Shake well before placing a small amount of this homemade makeup remover on a cotton pad. All you have to do is remove your makeup as usual!
To complete the gentle cleansing, wash your face with a neutral cleansing base before reapplying floral water in a tonic lotion to rebalance the pH of the skin.
Where to find the products ?
Organic Hamamelis floral water, € 9.45, Florame
Organic Jojoba Oil, € 5.95, La Compagnie des sens
Organic lemon essential oil, € 2.20, Voshuiles.com
Native organic aloe vera gel, from € 2.90, Aroma-Zone
For dry skin
For this natural makeup remover, we use vegetable oils to deeply nourish the epidermis. The ideal product is likely to be found in your kitchen since it is olive oil. It is particularly rich in antioxidants and thus prevents the harmful action of free radicals and slows the signs of aging. It nourishes in depth while regulating the natural hydration system of skin cells. Soothing, it softens the epidermis and prevents dehydration but also redness and irritation. If you would think it is too rich, it does not clog pores and therefore will not cause acne pimples. You can also opt for that of coconut which nourishes, soothes and prevents skin dryness.
The recipe is particularly simple. Just pour 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel into a container. Shake the mixture and it will be ready! You just have to apply your diy makeup remover on a cotton pad and start cleaning your entire face.
Where to find the products ?
Organic olive oil, from € 1.70, Joliessence
Pure coconut oil, € 10.90, Mira
For combination skin
Combination skin particularly appreciates grape seed oil. Its high antioxidant content fights the signs of skin aging. In addition to its nourishing action, it regulates excess sebum and does not leave a greasy film.
Green tea, on the other hand, regulates sebum production, protects and soothes the epidermis. It is also rich in antioxidants, which makes it a perfect anti-aging treatment.
Once again, the recipe is easy to make! Combine green tea powder with grapeseed oil and mix well before placing the product on a cotton pad to start removing make-up. Then clean with a neutral cleansing base and restore the skin's pH with the hydrosol.
Where to find the products ?
Organic grape seed oil, € 13.85, Biovea
Green tea extract powder € 3.50, Aroma-Zone
For acne-prone skin
Women with acne prone skin may be reluctant to use oil. And yet, the more the skin is deprived of it, the more it will produce! It is therefore wise to choose one that is suitable for your problem skin. Thanks to its purifying action which prevents the formation of imperfections, that of black cumin is a very good choice.
It will be combined equally with a rosemary hydrosol. This floral water is known to balance the skin, especially acne prone. Its purifying action cleanses problem skin while its descaling properties unclog pores in depth. It is also a very good tonic, while fighting against the signs of aging.
Where to find the products ?
Organic black cumin oil, € 13.50, Melvita
Rosemary Verbénone organic floral water, € 6.50, Abiessence
For mature skin
Opt for a vegetable oil like avocado which softens, protects, restores elasticity to the skin and fights against the signs of skin aging thanks to its regenerating and restructuring properties. It nourishes and protects the epidermis against external aggressions. It is recommended for mature but also dry and delicate skin.
Cranberry oil is also a good option because it has regenerating and repairing properties that restructure and tone the epidermis. Its high antioxidant content gives it an anti-aging action that slows skin aging. In addition, it is soothing and hydrating.
On the side of floral waters, hydrate of wild incense instantly revitalizes, firms and tones the epidermis. It helps to limit the signs of aging such as wrinkles, fine lines or even crow's feet. We also advise you lemon balm hydrosol which prevents and slows skin aging. In addition, it also has a tonic effect on sagging skin while purifying and soothing it.
As with other recipes, you mix a vegetable oil with an equal amount of floral water to make a good natural makeup remover to which you can add a tablespoon of aloe vera.
Where to find the products ?
Organic avocado oil, € 10.90, Waam Cosmetics
Organic cranberry vegetable oil, € 13.99, Pranarôm on Amazon.fr
Wild incense hydrosol, € 3.90, Aroma-Zone
Organic lemon balm hydrosol, € 5.90, Voshuiles.com
For eyes
Widely used in cosmetic care, sweet almond oil is ideal for delicate eye skin. Nourishing and soothing, it protects from skin dryness and soothes irritations. It softens, strengthens and repairs gently.
The use of blueberry hydrosol is very common in treatments designed for tired, swollen or irritated eyes. This floral water has calming, soothing and refreshing properties. It revitalizes and tones the epidermis while purifying it.
To make this cleansing formula, you simply mix 30 cl of sweet almond oil with 20 cl of blueberry water. After shaking the preparation, you can proceed with your usual routine.
Where to find the products ?
Organic Sweet Almond Oil, € 13.50, Melvita
Organic blueberry hydrosol, € 5.40, Typology
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