Eye makeup remover has been a tough one for me. My eyes are very sensitive! Actually, I think most people have sensitive eyes. My struggle has been to find an eye makeup remover that isn’t too oily, but also isn’t too soapy and drying. Over the years, I have purchased many eye makeup removers and have never been truly happy with any of them! In addition to painfully stinging my eyes, many of them were full of chemicals that we shouldn’t be putting on our bodies.
As you see above, there is a good reason to stay away from store-bought eye makeup remover. I decided that I should just start making my own quite a while back, but it was a difficult task. I tried so many DIY recipes. Some were too oily and would sting my eyes. Others were too soapy and stung my eyes as well as dried out the skin around my eyes. Quite often, the dread of stinging my eyes has lead me to just use a water and a wash cloth near my eyes. This is less than ideal though, as it can leave mascara residue which leaves me looking like I have dark circles under my eyes. Not the look I am going for! Well, I finally figured it out.
If you are looking for an eye makeup remover that is gentle on the eyes, hydrating, and effective, look no further! I have the recipe for you right here. I use this recipe to make them into ready made pads, but if you would rather make the remover and put them onto pads as you go, go right ahead. Be sure to store your eye makeup remover in the fridge. Because we have added water, this will extend the shelf life. They feel very refreshing on your eyes coming straight out of the fridge anyway.
Note: I use a natural mascara, and you should too. It is, unfortunately, hard to find a good one. Many flake off throughout the day. I finally found Zuzu, and I have been wearing this one for a couple of years. I wouldn’t consider it a long wearing mascara though. I don’t believe any of the natural ones are. However, reapplying my mascara if I am doing something in the evening seems a small price to pay to avoid the harmful ingredients in most mascaras.
Parabens: These bad boys truly are evil and they are in all sorts of personal care products. Parabens disrupt hormone function because they mimic estrogen. They are linked to breast cancer, reproductive issues, immune system disorders, neurological and skin problems. The European Union banned parabens in 2012. Check your deoderant, toothpaste, lotion, and, of course, makeup. If your product has any ingredient that ends in “paraben”, methylparaben, propylparaben, etc., switch to a new product when that one runs out. I would personally throw it right out, but you spent your hard earned cash on that product, so it reasonable to want to finish it first.
Aluminum powder: Unfortunately, this colorant is a neurotoxin (meaning it damages your brain and the rest of your nervous system). It is considered worse than mercury, and it can actually interfere with your bodies efforts to eliminate mercury, making it a double threat.
Propylene glycol: Beauty products as well as processed foods contain propylene glycol. It is known to cause skin irritations, and could be harmful to the liver and kidneys. It is best avoided by small children and pregnant women. There are other possible problems with this personal care ingredient. Read this article from Dr. Axe for a more in-depth look at propylene glycol.
Retinyl acetate: This ingredient can interfere with cellular communications and even cause gene mutation. Scary! Canada thought so too, so they banned it. Check your mascara label!
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Hi. Can i add coconut oil instead of jojoba oil?
Absolutely! Be sure to use fractionated coconut oil, however. If you use regular coconut oil, the mixture won't blend together and you will have chunks of coconut oil.