Hi beauties! Do you spend lots of money of makeup removing wipes? Or maybe not a lot of money, but those packages only have about 30 wipes in them so every month or so you have to buy another one... Well now you can make your own for much less & with all natural ingredients!
Makeup Remover Pads:
2 TBSP coconut oil
2 cups of filtered water
2 pumps of tear free baby wash
a dash of tea tree oil (optional)
Check out my video tutorial on how to make this!
Coconut Oil:
Coconut oil is known to do WONDERS for your body. Today we'll talk on how it is amazing specifically for your skin. Since it is a saturated fat, when applied topically, it helps to lock in moisture leaving the skin soft and moisturized. Coconut oil also contains fatty acids that act as a disinfectant and contain antimicrobial properties which protects the skin from microbial infections. Coconut oil is also rich in proteins that help keep the skin healthy and rejuvenated by contributing to cellular health and tissue repair. Another added benefit is it contains anti-aging properties. Basically all these fancy words mean coconut oil has many benefits because of its healing, antibacterial and cleansing properties! On top of all that it can gently remove your makeup! What more can you ask for?
Tea Tree Oil:
Tea tree oil is great for your skin, especially acne-prone skin. It helps acne because it contains disinfecting and soothing properties. It works to disinfect the pores while also drying out whiteheads and blackheads. It penetrates the blockage between your skin and sebaceous glands. Make sure to dilute it properly or it could really dry out your skin. But a dash of this to my DIY makeup remover pads is perfect to remove makeup and help fight acne without drying out your skin!
4 TBSP of olive oil
4 TBSP of witch hazel
Check out my video on how I made this!
Olive Oil:
Olive oil contains antioxidants such as vitamin E, polyphenols and phytosterols which help to protect the skin from premature aging. It helps to restore skin smoothness and protects against UV light. It also helps to prevent free radical damage to the skin. Olive oil (against what you might think) actually doesn't clog your pores. It penetrates deep into the skin providing moisture and cleansing the skin. Basically it is the best way to gently remove your eye makeup while also moisturizing and providing anti-aging properties to the sensitive skin around your eyes!
Witch Hazel:
Witch hazel is amazing for your skin but today we'll stick to why it's good for around your eyes. Witch hazel has the ability to tighten skin and reduce inflammation which makes it ideal for your eye region to prevent premature aging and reduce puffiness that can occur around the eyes. It is also a natural astringent and can help to treat discoloration (dark circles) under the eyes. It is an ideal ingredient to add to your eye makeup remover.
If you haven't already be sure to check out my video on how to make these awesome DIYs!
XOXO,
Linds
