Even if it is sometimes difficult, removing make-up before going to bed is an absolute must. Otherwise not only the pores clog, also the eyelashes can break off. But how do you make up properly? I’ll show you some helpful tips and tricks for your daily regimen to remove make-up in an evening routine.
Remove make-up in an evening routine: the 3 Cs
At the beginning, remember an important rule of thumb: Clean – Clarify – Care. In any case, you should observe these steps and let them become your make-up routine in the evening. Also follow this order and clean the face first and free the eyes of make-up, then clear it and give the skin enough moisture care in the form of a night cream.
Remove your eye make-up
First, I would recommend removing the make-up on the eyes. Here you should proceed very carefully, because the skin around the eye is particularly sensitive and often very thin.
It’s best to use cotton pads and a special eye make-up remover. Close your eyes and gently dab away mascara, eyeliner & co. If necessary, you can also swipe the eyeshadow from the eyelids with light pressure from the inner corner of the eye to the outer one.
You remove mascara by swiping with a cotton pad with closed lids first from below, then from above, from the eyelash base to the tips. Rubble not back and forth. First, you tear and stretch the sensitive skin in the eye area, and secondly, the eyelashes can break more easily. To remove the remnants of the mascara that settle on the lower lid, immerse a cotton swab in the eye-make-up remover and gently wipe away the remaining paint.
If mascara is not removed, or not properly removed, eyelashes can break off. This can be the result, especially when using eyelash curlers after applying the mascara. So: pay attention to the correct handling of the eyelashes. In the meantime, there are even proper conditioners for eyelashes for care. These are applied after make-up and strengthen them overnight.
Remove make-up in an evening routine: the right remover
For the right make-up remover use, it is best to use a cotton pad and a cleaner tailored to your needs. Oily eye make-up removers are suitable for waterproof make-up. If it needs to be done quickly, you can also access remover pads. In the case of oily skin, you should avoid oily products. Avoid products with alcohol and artificial fragrances for sensitive skin. Here, prefer to resort to removers that contain e.g. aloe vera. You don’t have a special remover at hand? Then a small portion of all-purpose cream can help.
Make eye make-up remover easily yourself
You often don’t know what ingredients your cosmetic products contain? Time to change that. I’ll show you how to make your eye makeup remover easily at home. This way, you know exactly what ingredients your products are made of. Knowing the ingredients of cosmetic products is especially important for allergy sufferers and for people with sensitive skin. In addition, you can be so sure that the cosmetic product has not been tested on animals, which is not only important for vegans.
Making your own make-up remover isn’t as hard as you might think. If you use waterproof make-up, you need to use a certain amount of oil. Otherwise, residues of kajal, eyeliner or eyelash ink will most likely remain on your eye. Jojoba oil is best suited – a very well-tolerated oil that is very similar to natural skin oils. Enriched with apricot kernel oil, which is rich in vitamins A, B and E, you will have an eye make-up remover in no time, which does not irritate the eyes and yet gently and thoroughly removes stubborn make-up.
Ingredients and material (for 50 ml):
- 25 ml jojoba oil
- 25 ml apricot kernel oil (alternatively: almond, grape seed or marigold oil)
- 3 drops of lavender oil (alternatively: tea tree oil)
- a small glass bottle
- a funnel
Mix the jojoba and apricot kernel oil well and fill in a small sterilized bottle using a funnel. The ratio of the two liquids depends on the make-up you wear on your eyes. Normally, the same amount of both should be used. However, if your make-up is waterproof, the proportion of apricot kernel oil should be slightly higher. Jojoba oil, by the way, is not an oil at all, but a special form of wax. It is not greasy and absorbs quickly. It is also designed to protect against skin aging and strengthen the connective tissue – so perfectly suited in combination with the oil. If you have normal or dry skin, you can add 3 drops of lavender oil. If you have rather oily skin, tea tree oil is better suited. Sterilise the bottle by boiling it with water for about 10 minutes. And you can start cleansing your eyes!
Cleansing
After cleaning your eyes, take care that your skin on your face is also well cleaned. To remove make-up and dirt, it is best to use micellar water, it is suitable for any skin type. Otherwise, cleansing gel can be used for rather oily skin, cleansing milk or cleansing oil for dry or sensitive skin.
Clarify
In order for the skin to regenerate well overnight and to absorb the rich night care, it should be cleaned deep in pore. Therefore, it makes sense to treat the skin with a facial water after removing the make-up on the eyes and face. This removes the last make-up leftovers and prepares the skin for the night cream. If, on the other hand, you use micellar water, you can save yourself this step.
Care
Afterwards, the skin should be creamed with a rich night cream to optimally provide it with moisture and nutrients.
Remove make-up in an evening routine: Did you know?
- Only when the skin is clean can it regenerate. Therefore, it should be cleaned in the evening, if possible, deep in the pores.
- Overnight, many new skin cells are formed and old cells are renewed. They let us shine the next morning in a fresh complexion!
- If you don’t remove make up, your skin dries out at night and you give it an optimal breeding ground for bacteria. This creates impurities or even pimples.
- With scrubs or masks you can supplement your facial care. I recommend you to treat this to your skin 1-2x weekly.
- Don’t forget the facial cleansing in the morning. Finally, dirt and sebum accumulate overnight, which must be removed.
- Scratching should be avoided on both the eyes and face. Better to pat or gently wipe.
- Make-up wipes are practical, but removing make-up and dirt properly, they don’t make. So if you like to use them, you should then also clean sour your skin with a micellar water or washing gel.
If you take these information and tips into account when making up in the future, nothing stands in the way of a great complexion in the morning! Do you have any other tips for making make-up? I look forward to your suggestions and comments.
Note: Please note that each body reacts differently to certain skin care products. For risks and side effects, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
