Two-phase Makeup Remover: Natural Recipes
The makeup remover can take the form of a milk, an oil, a micellar water, a gel, or a cleansing cream. Very distinctive, the biphasic makeup remover consists of an aqueous phase and an oily phase, which should be mixed before use. It is particularly recommended for sensitive eyes. The oil removes and eliminates all traces of makeup, while the water cleanses the eye contour.
Make Your Own Homemade Two-phase Makeup Remover
Homemade cosmetics are becoming increasingly popular. While some products require specific equipment and ingredients, making a makeup remover is simple. Just mix the ingredients in a glass or plastic bottle. This container should be sterilized in boiling water.
How to make your own makeup remover? Customizable according to your skin, it can be adapted based on what you have at home. Sensitive skin can benefit from chamomile, calendula, or lavender for total respect of the epidermis.
You need an oily base, 50 g of oil (sweet almond, hazelnut, grape seed, etc.) or oil macerate, and an aqueous phase, 120 ml of infusion or floral water. You can add 10 g of vegetable glycerin for moisturizing action and 10 g of neutral cleansing base for a deeper clean. A natural fruit extract (blueberry, peach, strawberry), about 20 drops, can be added to the mixture for extra fragrance.
For the eyes, a specific makeup remover is recommended, with ¾ of the mixture being cornflower water and ¼ castor oil. The latter helps boost eyelash growth, while the cornflower hydrosol rinses the remover. This very gentle type of remover is perfect for contact lens wearers.
How to store your cosmetic care product?
It is important to shake the two-phase makeup remover well for optimal action. Once applied, it should be rinsed off with cold water to tighten the pores. Homemade makeup remover keeps for 1 month in the refrigerator.
However, since it’s not always practical to keep your cosmetic product cold, you can add a synthetic preservative, cosgard. 20 drops are enough to extend the shelf life of the two-phase makeup remover.
And if you want a two-phase makeup remover suitable for sensitive skin, don’t hesitate to try our waterproof micellar makeup remover 😉 Also discover our two-phase makeup remover for the face.
