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Gentle DIY Makeup Remover: 100% Natural Recipe with Olive Oil

Gentle DIY Makeup Remover: 100% Natural Recipe with Olive Oil

Searching for a natural, easy-to-make makeup remover that's kind to your skin? You've found it. As skincare experts know, natural ingredients outperform chemical-laden products, especially for sensitive or irritation-prone skin. This hydrating, bi-phase formula—using just olive oil and water—is a favorite for gentle eye makeup removal.

Gentle DIY Makeup Remover: 100% Natural Recipe with Olive Oil

Ingredients

  • 50 ml boiled mineral water
  • 50 ml extra virgin olive oil (organic preferred)
  • Clean 100 ml bottle (recycle an old makeup remover bottle, washed thoroughly with soap and water, or purchase one)

How to Make It

  1. Boil 50 ml mineral water in a saucepan.
  2. Let it cool, then pour into the bottle.
  3. Add 50 ml olive oil.
  4. Shake vigorously before each use.

Results and Tips

Your 100% natural makeup remover is ready! Simple, effective, and skin-friendly, it dissolves impurities without harsh chemicals—saving you money while embracing organic DIY beauty.

Use filtered water as an alternative to boiled. Store in a cool, dry place away from light; it lasts 1 week. For up to 1 month shelf life, add 20 drops of grapefruit seed extract preservative.

Check for rancidity by smell before use. Shake well to emulsify oil and water, mimicking professional bi-phase removers. Apply a small amount to a cotton pad for effortless removal:

Gentle DIY Makeup Remover: 100% Natural Recipe with Olive Oil

Try It Yourself

Have you made this natural makeup remover? Share your results in the comments—we'd love to hear!