As a skincare enthusiast who's struggled with store-bought makeup removers that sting my eyes, I've perfected a simple, natural alternative using just two gentle ingredients: cucumber and milk. This homemade cleansing milk is fresh, soothing, and ready in just 10 minutes.
Perfect for daily use, it effectively removes makeup while hydrating and calming the skin.
Here's my trusted recipe for cucumber cleansing milk:
1. Grate 80 g of well-washed organic cucumber. No need to peel—keep the nutrient-rich skin.
2. Add 15 cl of milk to the grated cucumber in a saucepan.
3. Boil for 5 minutes.
4. Let it cool, then strain through a sieve to remove larger pieces.
5. Pour into a clean container and store in the fridge.
Your gentle, homemade makeup remover is ready to use! It's incredibly easy and cost-effective.
Store the cleansing milk in the fridge for a cooling, soothing effect on your skin.
Apply with a cotton pad, swapping to a fresh one as it gets dirty, until clean. It's ideal for light makeup and especially effective for eye mascara.
Cucumber's natural properties deeply cleanse and hydrate, while milk adds a creamy gentleness. This duo treats your skin like a spa ritual with just two ingredients.
Using it nightly ensures clearer, more youthful skin over time. Cucumber refreshes and moisturizes, and the milk eases eye irritation.
Supermarket cleansing milk costs €4 per bottle.
For full-face use every evening, one bottle lasts 3 months—or €16 yearly.
Using it only for eyes halves consumption, saving €8 a year. My homemade version costs just €1.50—simple savings that add up!
