DIY MAKE-UP REMOVER: 10 RECIPES TO MAKE IT AT HOME

Cleansing the face, especially in the evening, and eliminating all traces of makeup, helps to have a healthy skin free of imperfections. Doing this using simple wipes will not really deeply remove all the impurities that the skin collects during the day, which is why we suggest you experiment with a do-it-yourself makeup remover. We reveal how to do it, but first here's a video with the steps for the Korean beauty routine!

Do-it-yourself make-up remover: why choose it and how to use it

Using natural products to remove make-up and cleanse the skin is the first step to keep it healthy, hydrated and free from irritation. With a few simple ingredients, which we all have at home, it is possible to make a DIY make-up remover in a few minutes, to be used instead of the classic wipes, with benefits not only for the skin, but also for the environment.This natural remedy is ideal especially for those with sensitive and particularly reactive skin, but in general DIY make-up removers are perfect for all skin types, just use some strategic ingredients that we will reveal to you in the recipes below.

The make-up remover will also be very easy to use: after having soaked a disk, place it in the area to be removed by applying light pressure; then make gentle circular motions that will help wash away the dirt. Repeat these steps until all makeup is removed.

Discover below some recipe ideas for make-up remover do-it-yourself, choose your favorite and start preparing it right away!

1 - Make-up remover with olive oil

Who does not have olive oil at home? In Italy it is very popular especially as a condiment for all types of dishes, but did you know that it can also be used as a make-up remover? If you have finished your usual make-up remover, you can try wetting a disk of cotton with a few drops of olive oil and then gently wipe the face. It is a super effective remedy especially for those with very dry skin, as the oil will intensify hydration. Remember to pass a disk moistened with warm water after passing the olive oil, to eliminate the greasy effect.

2 - Cleansing milk with almonds

To create a very effective almond cleansing milk, just use these ingredients:

25g of almonds
125ml of distilled water

After finely chopping the almonds in a blender, pour the distilled water over them, let the mixture rest for a few hours and finally filter everything, collecting the liquid in a bottle. The almond cleansing milk will be ready and since it is preservative-free, you will need to put it in the fridge and it will last 3 to 5 days.
To use it, the technique is the same: soak a disk and pass it on your face to remove makeup residues and dirt.

3 - Do-it-yourself make-up remover with yogurt or kefir

The do-it-yourself yogurt remover is very delicate and emollient, suitable for removing all makeup residues on the face without creating redness. To prepare it, keep these ingredients at hand:

1 tablespoon of whole yogurt
1 teaspoon of olive oil
1 teaspoon of honey
50ml of rose water

Pour the yogurt into a vial together with the olive oil and shake to mix. Then add the honey and rose water, shaking for a few more seconds. At this point the mixture is ready, you will need to keep the cleansing milk in the refrigerator to a maximum of 5 days. Before each use, remember to shake it to mix the components. Apply it with the help of a disk, directly on dry face.
For the preparation of this DIY makeup remover, you can also use kefir, a fermented milk similar to yogurt.

4 - Two-phase make-up remover with chamomile

Chamomile is famous for its soothing properties, useful for sensitive skin and very delicate areas of the face. Preparing a two-phase chamomile makeup remover is very simple, here's what you need:

50 ml of chamomile hydrosol or chamomile infusion
25ml of rice, jojoba, argan or extra virgin olive oil

To prepare the chamomile hydrosol directly at home, just infuse a sachet of chamomile, or directly the dried flowers, inside 200 ml of boiling water for about 10 minutes. The liquid obtained will then be filtered and placed in a vial with the addition of the selected oil. Keep the bottle in the refrigerator and shake to mix the two phases before using it.

5 - Clay make-up remover

Preparing a clay make-up remover will allow you to have a feeling of hydration and freshness on the skin, moreover, in a few minutes you will be able to effectively remove eye make-up including mascara, which is often difficult to remove. This type of make-up remover will be ideal. also to remove the most intense lipsticks from the lips without having to rub for a long time.
How is it prepared? You will need:

1 tablespoon of white clay
1 teaspoon of vegetable glycerin
1 teaspoon of sweet almond oil
50 ml of water

Mix all the ingredients together, but keep the water for last. Also this version of make-up remover can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The mixture should be shaken before use and applied to dry face with a cotton ball .

6 - Do-it-yourself make-up remover with aloe vera

To prepare an aloe vera-based make-up remover you need:

50 ml of jojoba oil
30 ml of aloe vera gel

Combine the two ingredients and mix. This type of detergent must be kept in the refrigerator, but unlike the previous ones, it lasts up to a month.
Aloe vera is famous for its refreshing and moisturizing properties. In addition, combined with jojoba oil, it removes makeup from all parts of the face in a very delicate way. Jojoba oil, on the other hand, is a cosmetic vegetable oil suitable for all skin types, rich in vitamins and very versatile, with elasticizing and moisturizing properties.

7 - Strawberry makeup remover / mask

Combine 5 large strawberries and two tablespoons of whole natural yogurt in a blender, blend everything and apply the mixture on the face by making light circular massages, then leaving it to act for a few minutes as if it were a beauty mask. After this time, remove everything with the help of a wet sponge with lukewarm water. Not only will you have easily removed all traces of makeup, but your skin will also be smooth, soft and radiant!

8 - DIY make-up remover with green tea

The recipe for a green tea makeup remover with strong antioxidant properties is very simple. What do you need?

100 ml of green tea infusion
70 ml sunflower oil
1 tablespoon of natural intimate cleanser

Prepare a green tea infusion and pour it into a bottle adding sunflower oil with emollient and soothing properties; finally, also pour in the organic intimate cleanser. Always shake before use and keep it up to a week in the refrigerator.

9 - Coconut oil as a makeup remover

Coconut oil is a natural remedy that you can use to effectively remove makeup without irritating the skin. In winter, coconut oil comes in solid form, so just take a small amount and heat it between your fingers before applying it with circular massages on the face. With the help of a sponge soaked in water, you will then have to remove any residues . If it is summer and the coconut oil is already in liquid form, you can soak a pad and wipe it on the area to remove.

10 - Coconut milk make-up remover

The last idea we propose in this article is a DIY make-up remover with coconut milk, to be made directly on the spot when you need it to remove make-up from your face. The recipe is very simple: you will need to mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil with half a tablespoon of coconut milk and then apply the mixture directly on dry face with the help of a disk.
The super fast preparation makes this product one of the fastest to use: the make-up remover action will not fail ... seeing is believing!