Is there a right way to remove makeup? Well, there are a few different ways—not just one—to get the junk off your skin. The trick is to use your fingertips while cleansing and be completely gentle in terms of the amount of pressure you apply, as the facial skin tissue is very delicate and thin.
A regular face steam
One way to get rid of your makeup, while opening your pores and not irritating your skin, would be to get a face steam! You can do it within the comfort of your own home, either with a regular steaming machine or by bending (while inclining your face) over a pot of hot water (with a towel over your head). After the session, you must cleanse and tone your face; this will help you get rid of the grime that seeped into your skin during the steaming session.
Cleansing milk
Cleansing milk is a super effective and extremely gentle way of getting rid of the makeup on your skin, especially when it comes to removing long-wearing eyeliner or kajal from the ever-so-delicate eye area.
Cleansing oil
Cleansing oil (or butter) works wonders when it comes to removing makeup because it possesses gentle ingredients, like chamomile, which break down the chemicals present in makeup. One drawback is that the oil could make the makeup seep deeper into the skin. To combat that, you could gently massage your skin with the cleansing oil and then using a foam-based solution to remove any final traces of dirt/grime.
Petroleum jelly
Petroleum jelly works almost as effectively as a cleansing oil, except that it leaves a trail of residue—so you might want to use it in moderation, and cleanse off using warm water and a clean towel (infused with a few drops of lavender or tea tree oil.)
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After winning the Ms. Beautiful Skin award at The Femina Miss India, Fleur Xavier skyrocketed into a fulfilling career of runway, television commercials and magazine covers. Nethra Raghuraman catapulted to fame after winning the Elite Model Look of the Year and she has never looked back since. She has appeared on the covers of fashion magazines and has been the face of numerous advertising campaigns. Fleur and Nethra’s popular blog, Little Red Tote (LRT) offers beauty, fashion and lifestyle tips.
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Written by Fleur Xavier and Nethra Raghuraman on Jun 15, 2015