3. Aloe Vera

Combine aloe vera gel with a couple of skin-nourishing ingredients to whisk away makeup and impurities.

To use aloe vera as a DIY makeup remover:

1. In a small container, combine equal parts aloe vera gel and raw honey.
2. Add 2 TBSP of your oil of choice for every 1 cup of cleanser.
3. Use an immersion blender to combine the ingredients until a paste forms. Store in an airtight container, and be sure to keep your cleanser in the refrigerator if it contains fresh, preservative-free aloe vera.
4. Use a small scoop of the cleanser to remove makeup by massaging it into the skin for one to two minutes before rinsing clean with cool water.

4. DIY Makeup Remover Wipes

I’ve written about the dangers of conventional baby wipes and why I make my own. Conventional, store-bought makeup removing wipes pose the same problems: chemical preservatives and other hormone disrupting, unnatural ingredients.

Making your own makeup remover wipes is easy though!

To make DIY makeup remover wipes:

You’ll need:

• a pint-sized jar with a tight-fitting lid
• cotton rounds
• 1 TBSP pure aloe vera
• 3 tsp pure witch hazel extract
• 1 tsp liquid castile soap (Dr. Bronner’s Baby Mild is a perfect choice.)
• 1 tsp fractionated coconut oil (or your favorite skin-cleansing oil)
• 8-12 drops skin-soothing essential oil like lavender or frankincense
• optional: 1 tsp vitamin E oil or 6-8 drops rosemary essential oil as a preservative

To make:

• Combine everything but the cotton rounds in the jar and shake or use an immersion blender to combine well.
• Stack the cotton rounds in the jar, then gently shake it to coat them with the mixture.
• Use a cotton round to wipe your makeup off anytime you need a quick DIY makeup remover. The cleansing wipes are great for traveling!

5. Honey Face Wash

Naturally antibacterial honey fights acne and contains enzymes that help slough away dead skin cells.

To use honey to clean off your makeup:

1. Simply use about a teaspoon of raw honey (I like either Manuka Honey or Raw Organic Honey) and rub between your hands.
2. Spread it over your face and massage in a circular motion.
3. Allow the honey to sit for 5-10 minutes before removing with a warm cloth. Once your skin dries, it will be fresh and dewy!

6. Exfoliating Scrub

I’ve always loved the feeling of a good scrub to exfoliate my skin and get rid of dead cells and microscopic dirt in order to get a glowing complexion.

Ground walnut shell makes a great exfoliating ingredient, and there are some great natural products that contain it. However, if you want to go even more natural, plus save money by making your own DIY makeup remover scrub, you can try this recipe:

• 1/4 cup ground walnut shells
• 1/4 cup calendula oil
• 2 TBSP aloe vera gel
• 1 TBSP emulsifying wax
• 1 tsp castile soap
• 8 drops lavender essential oil

How to Make:

1. Combine walnut shells and castille soap in a small bowl; stir and set aside.
2. Over low heat, combine the calendula oil with the emulsifying wax in a small pot or double boiler and warm until the wax has melted.
3. In a separate pot, gently warm the aloe vera gel for a minute or two, then add it to the oil mixture and whisk to create an emulsion.
4. Add the emulsion to the walnut shell mixture, along with the essential oil.
5. Stir once more to combine well and store in an air-tight jar.
6. Massage about a 1/2 teaspoon over skin to cleanse, then rinse with warm water.

Caution: As this is a scrub, avoid the eyes and use one of the other makeup remover recipes for eye makeup.

7. Rose Water Cleansing Gel

I don’t know if there’s anything that smells more lovely or feminine than rose water. I make it for all sorts of things, including perfume, flavoring foods, uplifting my mood, and, of course, my beauty routine.

To make a DIY makeup remover with rose water, combine the following ingredients in a pump bottle:

• 1 cup rose water (see how to make it here)
• 1/4 cup aloe vera gel
• 2 tsp glycerine
• 1 tsp castille soap
• 8 drops rose absolute for additional scent and skincare benefits

1. Pump a squirt of this cleanser into clean hands or on a clean washcloth and massage over your face in a circular motion until clean.
2. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

Demystify Safe, Natural Skin Care!

Going the DIY route with your skin care routine doesn’t have to be scary or hard, and with all of the above options, you’re sure to find a solution that works for your skin type.

Which DIY makeup remover are you excited to try first?

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