How to Remove Eye Makeup With Natural Oils

Natural oils remove eye makeup gently.

One of the last things women usually do before getting into bed is remove their makeup, and many use natural oils for this task. These oils include the olive oil in your kitchen cupboard, the jojoba oil you might be using as a moisturizer and even the Castor oil that has a variety of medicinal uses. Once you've decided if you want to use just one or experiment with a few, all you need are cotton pads or cotton balls and a little water to get to work removing your eye makeup.

Things You'll Need

• Natural oil (Castor, grape seed, olive, jojoba)
• Cotton balls, cotton pads or tissues
• Cotton-tipped applicator
• Water

Instructions

1. Wet a cotton facial cleansing pad with water, or use a cotton ball or soft tissue. Wet just enough to dampen.

2. Pour or spray about a teaspoon of oil on the cotton pad. If your bottle has an eyedropper, place several drops of oil on the pad.

3. Place the cotton pad over one eyelid. Gently slide it downward over your eyelid and eyelashes, keeping your eye closed. Dab the oil along your bottom lash line if you use eyeliner, mascara or shadow in that area. Slide the pad back up over your top eyelashes, still keeping your eye closed.

4. Turn the pad over or get a new cotton ball. Add oil to the pad or cotton ball, and repeat the procedure on your other eye. If this does not completely remove the makeup, repeat the process until you see no remaining traces of makeup on either eye.

5. Dip a new cotton pad or cotton ball in cool or warm water. Gently slide the pad down over your eyelid and lashes and back up to remove any oil residue. Repeat on the other eye.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a cotton-tipped applicator covered with oil along your bottom lash line to remove stubborn makeup. Slide gently back and forth.

• Leave a trace of oil on your eyelids before going to bed to keep them moisturized. Use a cotton-tipped applicator to reapply a few drops of oil to your lashes after you have removed your makeup, and leave on overnight. Rub a little into your eyebrows to condition them as well.

• Never put your bare fingers in the eye makeup removing oil to avoid transferring bacteria.

References

• Ayurvedic Cure: Removing Makeup