As we age, skin loses elasticity and craves deep hydration. This homemade bi-phase cleansing milk gently removes makeup while nourishing mature skin, drawing from years of trusted DIY cosmetic expertise shared by a skilled friend who crafts her own products—adapted specifically for her mother's needs.
Bi-Phase Cleansing Emulsion for Mature Skin
Ingredients & Equipment (with product links to Amazon):
4 tablespoons aloe gel (in a tube, €4 in organic stores), 2 tablespoons wheat germ oil (€5.70 in organic stores) (or sweet almond oil), 2 tablespoons rose water (€4 for 200 ml in supermarkets), 8 drops vitamin E (€8.70 in organic stores), 1 tablespoon glycerin (€3.20 for 200 ml), sterilized glass bottle.
Start with clean hands in your kitchen.
Simple Preparation
Pour all ingredients into the sterilized, dry bottle and shake vigorously like a cocktail mixer. Your bi-phase makeup remover for mature skin is ready—quick and effective.
Storage
Up to 2 months in a cool, dark place to prevent oil oxidation.
How to Use
This two-phase lotion separates naturally—just shake well before each use (add a fun samba rhythm for good measure!). Soak a cotton pad generously and wipe away makeup. Follow with toner and a rich moisturizer for best hydration.
Why It Works
Rose water offers healing, soothing, and astringent properties, acting as a potent anti-wrinkle agent. Wheat germ oil provides restorative, antioxidant benefits, with emollients that dissolve makeup effortlessly. Glycerin boosts hydration and cleansing, while vitamin E fights oxidation—preserving both the formula and your skin's vitality.
A budget-friendly, tailored makeup remover for mature skin.
Give it a try and share your results in the comments!
Wheat germ oil can be swapped for more affordable sweet almond oil (softening and makeup-dissolving). Replace vitamin E with petitgrain bigarade essential oil for similar antioxidant perks—it doubles as a natural preservative.
Pro Tip: Vitamin E ensures stability, much like essential oils.
