Using a make-up remover product is a simple and effective way to remove make-up but it is often really harsh on your skin. Some make-up removers contain drying ingredients like alcohol and if you wear water-proof mascara or eyeliner, you may find yourself tugging and pulling on your skin which is NEVER a good thing (crow's feet anyone??)! A more gentle way to just as effectively remove your make-up is to use an oil. Oil causes make-up to break-down and simply slide off your face.It also maintains the integrity of your skin in the proces.
It's really quite simple. Perform the same motions with the oil as you would with your eye-makeup remover. Choose a gentle oil, such as grapeseed or almond oil and saturate a cotton ball. When removing your make-up, try to use circular motions instead of sweeping, side-to-side motions which cause greater stress on the skin.
Be sure to remove ALL traces of make-up. Investing in a lighted, magnifier mirror will ensure you are able to see if any make-up is left in the corners of your eyes or within the creases near your nostrils. If you notice residue, use a q-tip saturated with the oil to remove the make-up from these crevices. Leaving make-up on the skin, can cause the skin to malfunction and prevent normal shedding of the skin cells. This can then cause irritation and clogged pores.
Don't worry if you have oily skin. Following up the process with your cleaners and an effective toner, if needed, will remove all traces of the oil and will leave the skin supple and smooth. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
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