Make-up remover

Effective cleansing of the skin from makeup, sweat and dust is a very important step in daily facial care. The modern cosmetic industry produces many products for this purpose: gels and foams, creams, oils, milk and cream, lotions. The latter are especially popular.

Lotions are liquid skin care cosmetics in which beneficial substances (vitamins, plant extracts, infusions, etc.) are dissolved in a water-alcohol or aqueous medium. The latter option is now more preferable, since alcohol dries the skin. Lotions do not contain surfactants, therefore, as a rule, do not require rinsing.

High-quality make-up removal consists of cleansing, toning and moisturizing stages. Most of today's make-up remover lotions do the job, successfully combining the properties of a tonic with the ability to cleanse and moisturize the skin.

• To remove eye make-up. The formula of such products takes into account the characteristics of very delicate and sensitive skin around the eyes. For example, a mild eye makeup remover "Clean line" Gently and effectively removes make-up. Thanks to the infusion of medicinal herbs, the product has a moisturizing, tonic and antibacterial effect.
• Two-phase are good for removing waterproof makeup from the lips and eyelids. They consist of two media insoluble in each other - oil and water. The oil phase will remove makeup well and soften the skin, while the water phase will moisturize and have a tonic effect. When shaking, the phases are mixed for a short time, providing the desired effect. A good example of such a product would be a two-phase eye make-up remover from Vichy. The tool effectively and gently removes persistent cosmetics, ideal for delicate sensitive skin, stimulates the growth of eyelashes and reduces their loss.

• Universal make-up remover lotions suitable for removing make-up around the eyes and face. A good example of such a product is a melting make-up remover lotion. solange. The combination of soybean and macadamia oils makes it easy to cleanse the skin without drying it, leaving a feeling of freshness and lightness.

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• Micellar water (micellar lotion) - a very popular tool recently, which is a type of cleansing lotion. The microparticles that form the basis of the product have the ability of a sponge to absorb and retain various impurities and cosmetic residues. All this is then easily removed with a sponge. It does not violate the lipid structure, and therefore is perfect for all skin types and for removing eye makeup.

A great example is the line of micellar waters from a French company. Garnier, rightfully received a lot of appreciative reviews.

• By skin type: for dry, oily, normal and combination;
• According to the age: products for different age groups take into account the needs of the skin at each stage;
• According to individual characteristics: for persons with dermatological diseases, there are special cosmetics with a directed therapeutic effect, which must be bought in pharmacies after consultation with a specialist.

Please read the packaging carefully before purchasing to obtain the necessary information. Particular attention should be paid to the fact that the product you have chosen has passed dermatological and ophthalmological control.

No rubbing movements! Almost all make-up remover lotions are applied to the face along massage lines, then after a short period of time, sufficient for dirt and particles of makeup to dissolve in the product, the remains of the latter are gently removed with a sponge without stretching and pressure on the skin. Carefully follow the instructions for use on the package.

There are many recipes for making lotions at home. For this, infusions of medicinal herbs (chamomile, calendula, mint, linden, etc.), rose petals, aloe and lemon juice, essential oils and vitamins are used. Distilled water is taken as a solvent, in which you can add a little glycerin for a softening effect on dry skin or alcohol solutions of salicylic, boric acid and calendula tincture if you have oily skin.

The scope for imagination is huge, but remember that you need to prepare these products in small quantities in order to use them fresh and be sure to store them in the refrigerator.

Skin cleansing rules - in the next video.