Makeup Remover
Makeup can help make you feel and look beautiful but make sure you remove it every night. Leaving your makeup on makes your pores become clogged with bacteria and oil. This can lead to skin irritation and blemishes. That is why finding the right makeup removers can help rescue your skin.
There are many different inexpensive products that you can find at home that will take off your makeup including baby oil and wipes. Many women use petroleum jelly to take their makeup off, but this method is not recommended. It can clog tear ducts and create a sty. It also traps the bacteria in the pores if it is not fully removed the first time. Therefore we suggest investing in a real makeup remover in order to make sure that you skin will be fully clean. L’Oreal Gentle Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover is oil-free and is dermatologist-tested. It allows makeup to come off easily with minimal effort. Take The Day Off Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips by Clinique removes waterproof makeup effortlessly. It retails at most beauty departments for $18. When you are removing your eye makeup use a cotton ball soaked with some of the remover of your choice. Then gently swipe away from the eye until you notice your eye makeup is off. Your eyelid may feel somewhat oily so use a dry cotton ball afterwards. To remove makeup from the rest of your face we recommend using a daily cleanser. Neutrogena Naturals Fresh Cleansing Makeup Remover removes makeup easily in one step. It also leaves the skin feeling clean and moisturized instead of dried out. Clean and Clear Deep Cleansing Makeup Remover provides a strong clean that can even remove waterproof makeup. Then wash your face with warm water and the cleanser, gently rubbing over the skin in a circular motion. Finish by rinsing the wash off and patting gently to dry. Remember the more gentle you can be on your skin, the better. You will show reduced signs of aging by properly caring for your skin.
Another good practice to keep while removing makeup is to make sure your makeup is not expired. Using out-of-date mascaras, pens and pencils can cause eye infections. The average lifespan of a mascara is six months and it should be discarded immediately if you have an eye infection while using it. Mascara tubes collect a lot of bacteria through use. That same rule goes for all eye makeup. If you have any sort of adverse reaction in your eye like an infection you should discard all of your eye makeup. Foundations generally last one year but should be discarded if you notice any separation in the formula beforehand. Eyeshadows, powders, bronzers and blushes all have a lifespan of one year if sealed properly after use.
You also need to properly clean your brushes, which should be done at least weekly. You can mist your brushes with MAC Brush Cleaner and then rinse off using warm water. Lay your brushes flat to dry so that they maintain their form and shape. Your brushes might have their own carrying cases that will prevent them from getting damaged while in storage or traveling. Sponges and powder puffs should be washed weekly with a gentle shampoo and left to dry. Lip brushes should be quickly washed off after every use to prevent bacteria from spreading. Remember to never share your eye or lip makeup with others because it can allow for infections like pink eye and cold sores to transfer.
If you keep all of your makeup up to date, properly care for your tools and remove your makeup every night your skin will be much cleaner and healthier.