Natural Makeup Removers You can Find in Your Kitchen

Just came back home from a wedding function or a dinner date with your fiancé or a party with your friends, what is the first thing you want to do? We are sure most of you would say, change and hit the bed. 

But, here is what you should be doing -remove the makeup from your face, before you go off to sleep. All dermatologists and beauty experts often send out this piece of advice to the girls.

First thing which come in our mind is, Makeup wipes and liquid removers. They may seem convenient for removing makeup, but they can actually irritate your eyes and hurt your skin over time. This can be drying and irritating for some people, especially those with dry or sensitive skin. Also, some wipes contain alcohol, which can cause stinging.

Well, the days are gone when you have to spend time rubbing that stubborn mascara off your eyes, or buying a separate remover for normal makeup and eye makeup.

Here are a few natural ways to remove your makeup and refresh your skin without the use of harsh chemicals. These are effective, cheap as well as very safe:

So, go ahead and try these out!

1. Olive Oil

Take 2 portions of pure olive oil with some water. Mix them well. Using it is very easy and safe too. But it is still better to do a skin patch test, before trying it. 

You can also simply soak a cotton ball in the oil, and massage that on your face to remove the makeup and dirt. Make sure that you use a tissue or a clean towel to get rid of the excess oil before going to bed.

Olive oil will not only handle tough makeup products with ease, but will also calm down your irritated skin. Plus, this ingredient has anti-ageing properties.


2. Almond Oil and Whole Milk

Mix a tablespoon of milk, and a few drops of almond oil, and dab onto your face with cotton balls. Remove it off with fresh cotton balls; making sure that no traces of milk is left. This is a quick remover recipe that can be assembled in short time. It will also leave you face refreshed.

Milk is an amazing ingredient for your skin. It not only hydrates and moisturises your skin, but also replenishes the essential nutrients required by it.

3. Yoghurt

Just dip a clean cotton ball in some plain yoghurt and rub that on your face in circular motions. After that, rinse it off with some cold water.

It moisturises your skin and cleanses it as well.

4. Cucumbers
Yes, this healthy fruit can be a great makeup remover too. Just mash one cucumber into a paste, and use that to cleanse your face.

Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, cucumbers are well known to soothe irritated and acne-prone skin. If the makeup is tough then you can add some milk or olive oil to it.

5. Jojoba and Vitamin E oil

Mix one capsule of vitamin E with 60ml of jojoba oil. Store this mix in a dark glass bottle, and use when required. It works best on those stubborn waterproof mascaras, liquid eyeliners, and blushes.

The jojoba oil is very similar to sebum produced by human body, while vitamin E has antioxidants necessary for protecting the skin from cosmetic damage. Both these ingredients provide a soothing and moisturising effect on the skin.

6. Coconut/ Olive Oil 

One of the most effective makeup removers that can remove the toughest waterproof makeup, just needs one cup of water with an eighth teaspoon of olive/coconut oil and one and a half tablespoon of baby shampoo (tear-free). Mix them and shake them well, and use as required.

7. Coconut Oil
You can apply it directly as a natural cleansing oil, but just remember to wash your face once after you are done removing the makeup. Now, apply on the eyes or face to remove makeup quickly and effectively. 

This magical ingredient can take care of even the most resistant waterproof makeups, like mascara, quite easily.Coconut oil is one ingredient that serves as remover, moisturiser, lip balm, and much more.

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Apple Cider Vinegar - A Natural Hair Care Product

Apple cider vinegar has long been used as a natural hair care product to promote healthy hair in both men and woman. Its acidity is close to that of natural hair, it's a good conditioner and cleaning agent and it's also an effective germ killer.

Shampooing typically increases pH factor. Human hair is acidic, with a pH factor of 4 to 6. Apple cider vinegar has a pH factor of about 4. Using ACV for hair helps in bringing back the pH balance after shampooing hair.

On the other hand, many of the hair care products we use, such as soap-based shampoos, bleaches, hair colors are strongly alkaline.

Rinsing with apple cider vinegar will help balance the pH of your hair and remove the buildup that can result from the use of these styling products and inexpensive shampoos.

The acids and enzymes in ACV kill the "bottle bacillus", a bacteria that is one of the causes for many scalp and hair conditions such as dandruff, itchy scalp, hair loss and often baldness. The bacteria clogs hair follicles allowing dry crusts to form that itch and flake.


Make Your Own ACV Rinse:

Make your own healthy after-shampoo hair rinse by mixing 1/3 of a cup (75 ml) of ACV into a 1 liter of water. You can then store this mixture in a plastic bottle and keep it in the shower for ready use.

If you would like to prepare a smaller batch of this vinegar hair rinse recipe to experiment with, try mixing 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of apple cider vinegar into 1 cup (250 ml) of warm filtered tap water.


How To Wash Hair With ACV Rinse:

Wash your hair with normal shampoo as usual. While your hair is wet, apply the apple cider viengar rinse to your hair.

For best results, leave ACV rinse in your hair for a couple of minutes. This will help in removing harmful chemicals and dandruff from the hair.

You can also mix one teaspoon apple cider vinegar into your regular shampoo and use to wash hair, massaging and concentrating on your scalp.

Then rinse your hair as usual.


Benefits:

1. Apple cider vinegar has natural anti-fungal properties to combat and mitigate dandruff.

2. Apple cider vinegar also repairs damaged hair, as it restores the protective layer on hair strands. This protective layer is usually damaged because of excessive shampooing, strong UV rays, as well as air pollutants.

3. Mixing ACV with baking soda can also make hair shinier.

4. Because ACV rinse helps in smoothing the hair, it reduces split hair.

5. In some cases, apple cider vinegar is used to treat hair loss diseases.

6. For an extra strength natural hair care product, apple cider vinegar can be infused with herbs. Tea tree oil is another excellent natural anti-dandruff ingredient, which can be added .

Here are some recommended herbs to use with apple cider vinegar:

For dark hair......Parsley, Rosemary, Sage

For light hair.....Chamomile, Marigold

For red hair.......Henna

For oily hair......Lavender, Thyme

For dry hair.......Marigold

For brittle hair....Horsetail

To make your own herbal hair rinse natural hair care product:

1. Place 2 tablespoons of the dried herb (or herb mixture) into a muslin bag or tea ball and put in a warmed tea pot.

2. Pour 500 ml of boiling water over the herbs and infuse for 2 hours.

3. Allow the liquid to cool then pour it into a quart (1 liter) jar.

4. Add 500 ml of apple cider vinegar and mix well.

Note:

- If you have time, leave ACV in your hair for 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing off. This will maximize the benefits of apple cider vinegar in improving the quality of hair.

- Don't use cold or hot water. Hot water can damage your hair. Cold water may not be able to get rid of chemicals and dandruff form the scalp.

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