Homemade Eye Makeup Remover

For women who are into do-it-yourself in a big way, making their own homemade eye makeup remover is a smart and economical way to always have this beauty tool on hand.

Remove eye makeup with ease.

Some common reasons why you may consider making your own makeup remover include:

• Sensitive Skin: If you have extremely sensitive skin, you might have a difficult time finding cosmetics and cosmetic removers that don't irritate you.

Instead of perusing a long list of ingredients to ensure that you don't inadvertently purchase a product that doesn't agree with you, you can make your own homemade eye makeup remover so that you know exactly what you're getting.

• Cost: By using products that you already have around your home for makeup removal, you can save quite a bit of money.

• Preference for natural ingredients: Other women may simply like creating an all-natural remover because they prefer products that are as natural as possible. By getting a few ingredients from your local health food store or organic grocery, you can feel comfortable putting products on your face that you can also eat.

• Like DIY?: Some women just love making their own products, whether it's hair conditioner or facial cleansers. They like to experiment and see what they can come up with on their own.

When removing eye makeup, it's important to be gentle. The skin around your eyes is extremely delicate, and being harsh on it can lead to wrinkles and fine lines. Make sure the ingredients you choose for a homemade eye makeup remover are suitable for this area of your face.

Generally, you can make your own eye makeup remover with natural oils. Some oils you might consider for this are:

• Olive oil
• Grapeseed oil
• Castor oil
• Safflower oil
• Jojoba oil

You might have some of these on your kitchen shelf or you can purchase them from health food stores. If you purchase these oils, make sure you use them before their effectiveness expires. Also, because a little of these oils go a long way, buying the smallest size container will probably be more than enough to last you for many months.

You may have to experiment to find a consistency and ratio that works perfectly for you. For starters, try combining two parts grapeseed oil to one part castor oil. Because you create your own recipes and amounts, you can make small test recipes until you find a combination that works well for you. Some women might prefer oilier consistencies, while others may like creamier ones. The beauty of making your own makeup removers is having control over how your final recipe turns out.

Other inexpensive options include petroleum jelly or baby oil, although these aren't natural and can leave a heavy residue if not rinsed off well. Use soft cotton balls or very soft tissues to remove your makeup. Using products that are too rough can pull at the skin around your eyes.

Sometimes, all natural ingredients won't remove waterproof mascaras because they're too gentle, so keep that in mind when purchasing makeup or making your own remover.

When dealing with natural ingredients, understand that using a preservative is important so that your product doesn't go bad. You may have to refrigerate your homemade remover or add specific ingredients that act as a preservative. Just make sure all of your ingredients are gentle enough to use around the eye area and don't pose a danger in case they get into your eyes during the removal process.

If you're ready to see what you already have in your kitchen or bathroom that will work as an eye makeup remover, experiment with different products and combinations until you find one that works well for you. You might never have to buy a commercial eye makeup remover again.

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