Is Rubbing Alcohol an Eye Make-Up Remover?
Eye makeup can enhance your face and give you confidence. However, as important as it is to apply your eye makeup correctly, it is just as important to remove your eye makeup properly. There are specific suitable qualities in eye makeup remover. Does this Spark an idea?
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Importance of Removing Makeup
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Removing eye makeup each night before you sleep is important because makeup clogs your pores and does not allow your skin to breathe. This could lead to skin irritation, breakouts and general unhealthy skin.
Why You Should Not Use Rubbing Alcohol
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Rubbing alcohol takes away the natural oils from your skin leaving it dry, can irritate your eyes and dries out your skin. Not only will it not actually remove your makeup, but it will make your eyelids sensitive and even make your eyes sting because of how strong it is. It can also cause serious burns to your eyes.
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What to Look in A Makeup Remover
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A makeup remover should have a "greasy" feel to it--you can use a runny moisturizer if you do not want to buy a makeup remover. A good eye makeup remover should moisturize and gently take makeup off. Olive oil is a great natural effective alternative to most makeup removers on the market.
How To Use It
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On a cotton ball or cotton pad, apply your eye makeup remover. Rub it in gentle circular motions over your eyes. Make sure you do not use too much eye makeup remover or it will drip into your eyes and cause irritation. Finally, rinse your face.
When To Use It
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You should be using an eye makeup remover every night before you sleep as part of your nightly routine in order to ensure your skin can breathe over night.
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References
- Photo Credit makeup display and brush after makeup was done image by Nellie Vin from Fotolia.com
