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9 Natural Makeup Removers That Get the Job Done Quickly

December 28, 2021 - Updated on January 24, 2022
8 min read
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology

In this article:

  • 1. Use Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil as a Cleanser
  • 2. Apply Almond Oil to Remove Waterproof Makeup
  • 3. Exfoliate and Remove Makeup Using a Rice Flour Scrub
  • 4. Try Olive Oil and Wet Wipes
  • 5. Use Petroleum Jelly for Lipsticks
  • 6. Go for a Distilled Water and Glycerin Cleanser
  • 7. Cleanse Your Face With Aloe Vera Gel Towel Wipes
  • 8. Try a Rose Water Cleanser
  • 9. DIY Rose Petal and Goat Milk Soap
  • Final Word

Makeup may be fun to put on but is a real pain to remove at the end of a long day. However, it is vital to remove all your makeup completely before going to bed. It is common knowledge that sleeping with makeup on can clog your skin pores and cause acne breakouts.

natural makeup removers that work effectively

Hence, most people use store-bought makeup removers for convenience, disregarding their harmful effects. Most makeup removers contain chemicals that can irritate or dry out your skin (such as alcohol).

Fortunately, many natural ingredients available in your kitchen can effectively remove makeup without harming your delicate facial skin.

Here are some natural makeup removers that work effectively:

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1. Use Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil as a Cleanser

Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer and has many other benefits for the skin. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties that can give your face a natural glow.

Coconut oil is a low-density oil that can penetrate and dissolve layers of makeup to cleanse your skin. (1)

How to use:

Ingredients

  • Cotton pad
  • Cold-pressed coconut oil

Steps

  1. Soak the cotton pad in coconut oil.
  2. Rub this cotton pad gently all over your face to remove makeup.
  3. Cleanse your face with a mild cleanser or face wash to get rid of the oil residue.

Caution: Do not use coconut oil if you are prone to acne.

2. Apply Almond Oil to Remove Waterproof Makeup

try using almond oil to remove waterproof makeup

Almond oil is beneficial oil for the skin. It is rich in nutrients that can help brighten your skin tone, including vitamins A, E, and D, oleic acid, protein, and linoleic acid. (2)

Almond oil is a lightweight substance that does not make your skin feel too greasy after use.

How to use:

Ingredients

4–5 drops of almond oil

Steps

  1. Massage your face with the almond oil using your fingertips. Use circular motions for quick application.
  2. Wash your face with a mild face wash and lukewarm water.

3. Exfoliate and Remove Makeup Using a Rice Flour Scrub

Rice flour is a natural exfoliant and helps get rid of debris and dead skin cells from the facial skin surface. It contains high levels of vitamin B, which helps protect your skin from sun exposure and wrinkles.

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Rice flour can also help dissolve makeup and clean your face.

How to use:

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp rice flour
  • 1 tbsp rose water

Steps

  1. Mix the rice flour and rose water to form a paste.
  2. Massage this paste all over your face using your fingers.
  3. Wash it off with a mild cleanser and lukewarm water.
  4. Apply moisturizer to your face.

4. Try Olive Oil and Wet Wipes

olive oil usage can help remove makeup effectively

Olive oil contains many beneficial compounds that can help rejuvenate and refresh your skin such as vitamin E, antioxidants, squalene, and oleocanthal. It also can help remove makeup from your facial surface without being too harsh on your skin.

How to use:

Ingredients

  • 1 wet wipe
  • Reusable cotton pads
  • 4–5 drops of olive oil

Method 1

  1. Pour the olive oil on a wet wipe.
  2. Massage your face with the wet wipe in circular motions.
  3. Wash your face with a mild face wash and water.

Method 2

  1. Fill a small bottle with olive oil and soak reusable cotton pads in it.
  2. Gently rub a cotton pad on your face to dissolve and remove your makeup.
  3. Wash your face with a mild cleanser.

5. Use Petroleum Jelly for Lipsticks

Petroleum jelly is a humectant, which helps preserve the moisture content of your skin and softens it. It acts as a natural lip balm and can be used as a lipstick remover.

How to use:

  1. Apply petroleum jelly on your lips using a finger.
  2. Let it rest for a few minutes.
  3. Wipe it off with a damp cloth until your lipstick is completely removed.
  4. Wash your lips with lukewarm water.

Caution: Do not use petroleum jelly on your face as it can be too greasy.

6. Go for a Distilled Water and Glycerin Cleanser

distilled water and glycerin cleanser to help remove makeup effectively

Glycerin can help moisturize and soften your skin. It also can be used as a cleanser to remove all impurities from your skin surface.

Glycerin mixed with distilled water can be an effective makeup remover.

How to use:

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup distilled water
  • 2 tbsp glycerin
  • Cotton pad

Steps

  1. Mix the glycerin and distilled water.
  2. Soak the cotton pad in this mixture and use it to clean your face.
  3. Wash your face with a mild cleanser.

7. Cleanse Your Face With Aloe Vera Gel Towel Wipes

Aloe vera gel is an excellent natural moisturizer, exfoliant, and cleanser. It helps cleanse the face of pollutants and brightens your complexion. Aloe vera gel can also be used to remove makeup from your face.

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How to use:

Ingredients

  • 7 tbsp aloe vera gel
  • 1 cup water
  • A clean face towel

Steps

  1. Mix the aloe vera gel and water well.
  2. Store the mixture in a small bottle.
  3. Put a little bit of the mixture on the face towel or cotton cloth.
  4. Wipe your face with it to cleanse it.
  5. Wash your face with a mild cleanser.

8. Try a Rose Water Cleanser

give rose water a try for removing stubborn makeup effectively

Rose water is a good natural remedy for many skin problems. It helps brighten your skin tone and refresh it. Rose water can be used as an efficient makeup remover.

How to use:

Ingredients

  • 3–4 tbsp rosewater
  • Cotton pad

Steps

Dip a cotton pad in rose water and use it to cleanse your face.

9. DIY Rose Petal and Goat Milk Soap

Goat milk is rich in healthy fats. It can moisturize your facial skin and keep it soft and supple. Goat milk is also high in beneficial bacteria that produce lactic acid, which helps cleanse your skin.

Goat milk and rose petals can make for a good makeup cleanser for your face.

How to use:

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup goat milk
  • Organic soap base
  • Rose petals
  • Silicone mold

Steps

  1. Take the goat milk and add the organic soap base to it.
  2. Place the mixture in a double boiler and heat it on a low flame while stirring to mix. When the soap is completely melted and mixed with the milk, take it off the heat.
  3. Once the mixture has cooled, pour it into the silicone mold and add the rose petals.
  4. Let it set for a day before use.
  5. Use this organic DIY soap with water to remove your makeup.
natural makeup removers given above can work wonders

Final Word

Store-bought makeup removers usually contain harsh or drying chemicals that can be harmful to your skin in the long run. Use any of the simple, organic cleansers listed above to remove your makeup every day.

Always perform a patch test to make sure you are not allergic to any of the given ingredients before applying them to your face.

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References
  1. Ng YJ, Tham PE, Khoo KS, Cheng CK, Chew KW, Show PL. A comprehensive review on the techniques for coconut oil extraction and its application. Bioprocess and biosystems engineering. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8132276/. Published September 2021.
  2. Z; A. The uses and properties of Almond Oil. Complementary therapies in clinical practice. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20129403/.
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