Makeup Removal Hacks from Your Holistic Esthetician
BY HALEY HILL
HOLISTIC ESTHETICIAN FROM SAFFRON & SAGE
Do you struggle to fully remove your makeup at the end of the day? Or find yourself constantly having to go back and wipe your lashes in hopes of getting off that stubborn waterproof mascara that literally will not budge?
A proper oil based product will be your best friend!
BE CAREFUL - for years, the world of social media and the internet has convinced us to incorporate commonly found house hold products into our daily skincare regimen… while that may be trendy and helpful in certain areas, it is important to avoid products that can cause irritation and major congestion in our pores.
#1 DON’T FROM YOUR HOLISTIC ESTHETICIAN
One contraindication of an oil based product that has been all the rage is coconut oil. While it may seem like coconut oil can solve all your problems... you should never use it as a part of your skin care routine.
Why? The product itself is extremely comedogenic meaning it will clog your pores, the molecules found in the oil are too large and will simply leave a layer on the skin. Additionally, it will not absorb into the skin for hydration purposes, there are actually no beneficial moisturizing factors to using coconut oil on the face.
TRUST OIL THAT WAS DESIGNED FOR A PURPOSE
With the constant change in climate conditions and our natural changes to our own bodies, it is important to maintain a healthy moisture barrier of the skin to keep that radiating and healthy glowing appearance. If that is what you are searching for, an oil designed to live on your skin will not only hydrate, but radiate.
PURIFY - is a newly formulated oil based cleanser featuring blueberry seed oil and blue tansy essential oil Blueberry oil is rich in antioxidants, and keeps a beautiful balance of moisturizing and nourishing the skin without leaving you with that over dried and uncomfortable feeling on the skin you can get after using certain cleansers.
You might also be asking yourself why you would want to use an oil to cleanse the skin? Oil cleansers are meant to gently cleanse the skin by removing makeup, any earth elements, and balance our natural oil levels. Using an oil cleanser will also remove
stubborn waterproof makeup because it is not trying to fight the direct intention of waterproof makeup which is to not move with contact of water.
Our oil cleanser is universal to all skin types and is safe to use on anyone that struggles with eczema, psoriasis, or melasma. Follow up with a water based cleanser - we love CLARIFY, to remove any remaining dirt and facial oil and leave you with a clean slate!
STAY AWAY FROM MAKEUP WIPES!
It does not matter what brand or how many wipes you use at one time, they will not fully remove your makeup! Most wipes will appear like they are working but they are typically just spreading the makeup around on the skin and not cleansing the skin. Yes, as a lazy girl hack it can seem great for time purposes, but the wipes have literally no benefit to cleansing the skin. Leftover makeup that lives on the skin especially at night will lead to active breakouts and clogged pores.
UPGRADE THE WAY YOU WASH YOUR FACE
If you still struggle with getting that extra clean skin feeling, consider incorporating a charcoal facial sponge.. The charcoal acts as a magnet for pollutants, oil and debris, leaving your face deeply cleansed and your pores detoxified. Rinse with warm water to soften then use with your Purify to remove makeup and environmental pollutants and follow with your Clarify cleanser for a softer more radiant complexion.
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