This is a guest post from Johnie Gall from DirtbagDarling.com.
When it comes to makeup, there’s one thing we can’t live without: eye makeup remover. But break down all of those foreign-looking ingredients on the back and we’re suddenly not as stoked to slather the store-bought version on our delicate eye area. So, we whipped up this easy DIY recipe for eye makeup remover with only three, inexpensive and gentle ingredients. Here’s how to make your own:
What you need:
Water, no-tears baby shampoo, olive oil or coconut oil, a small glass container.
What you do:
1. Pour a ½ tablespoon of baby shampoo into the clean glass container. Add ¼ teaspoon olive or coconut oil and mix together.
2. Pour in enough water to fill your container. You’ll notice the oil pools at the top of the water mixture.
3. Shake well. Lightly dab a cotton ball into the mixture and gently remove eye makeup. Shake well each time you use.
That’s it! This mixture is gentle on your skin and eyes, and takes off even the most stubborn mascara no problem. And of course, make sure you don’t use too much of the shampoo and oil—anything besides water can irritate your eyes when used in large quantities!
Johnie Gall is the founder of DirtbagDarling.com.
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those jars are adorable! and I love this solution to eye makeup removers! I’ve tried pure oil before but it is so messy.
wooooow great idea!!
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wow! amazing idea!
You’re so right! I don’t like buying store bought eye makeup remover. This looks like a fabulous substitute that won’t hurt your eyes. Thanks!
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xo,
Christina
Just regular Baby Oil works as well…I’ve been using Baby Oil as eye makeup remover for 15 years. One bottle lasts at least a year! :)
Baby oil is just mineral oil which actually is not good for your skin at all. It’s a byproduct of the crude oil refinery process. It is occlusive and interferes with the function of the skin which is to take in nutrients and sweat out toxins. It clogs your pores. It also mimics estrogen, sending the body the message that it is producing enough estrogen when it fact it isn’t, therefore messing with our hormone levels. And yet it is the #1 ingredient in North American skincare products because it is an incredibly cheap filler. It’s banned in Switzerland and most of the EU. The Johnson’s baby shampoo is the #1 baby product containing the most chemicals and toxins, including parabens, formaldehyde, sodium laurel sulphates, artificial dyes and fragrance that are all linked to many cancers and ADHD in children. But there are pure, safe and beneficial products out there and by using these safe products you are minimizing your exposure to carcinogenic chemicals and toxins, Just a small FYI for you guys. Everyone has a right to know what is in the products we purchase and slather on ourselves and our children constantly. Google animal rendering. TY
Shampoo is a chemical …something. Try 1/3 oil (olive oil but better grape seeds oil) and 2/3 pure water. Mix them and shake it strongly. Than apply all over your face and clean it with a pad after 1 minute or less :) Is natural and itțs against smooth and deep wrinkles! Enjoy! :)
Hmm..I think you could use witch hazel instead of shampoo!
Unfortunately johnson and johnson test on animals…
Burts Bees baby shampoo?
I made some of this last night and I have only 1 word…..wonderful!! Made it up in seconds and it now takes it’s place beside my moisturizer for my nightly routine. Thank you..
Thanks for this!! I’m gonna try it!
Wait home made eye make-up remover. It looks intriguing and if it works it will save people a lot of money as all the ingredients shown above are basic household items. Keep posting more ideas and experiments like this.
This is amazing! I love it!!! Instead of using baby shampoo, I used witch hazel. It works just fine!
Lovely! I made this at the last minute when I ran out of makeup remover wipes, and now I think this may become my go-to makeup remover! :)