This is my first attempt at making my own beauty product, and I have been pleasantly surprised with the results. My goal when making my life simpler, was if I ran out of something, I would try to make it myself before running to the store. I have been watching my eye makeup remover slowly dwindle down over the last month and realized that I better start researching a way to replace it. I searched the web, read some of my natural health books, scoured Pinterest, and finally found a blog post over at Frugally Sustainable that I liked the most. I tweaked it a bit and love the final product!
DIY Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover
1 cup distilled water ( I take water from my Big Berkey, but bottled water would work also)
1 teaspoon Organic Sweet Almond Oil
1/4 teaspoon Dr. Brommer's Unscented Baby Mild Castile Soap
Mix ingredients together in a glass jar or container of your choice
Give it a shake and you are done!
I was really surprised at how well it removed my mascara. I chose Sweet Almond Oil because it also has been recommended for relief of under eye dark circles. I thought that I might as well kill two birds with one stone on this one. Obviously, if you are allergic to nuts, please don’t use sweet almond oil. Other great options are Olive Oil or Jojoba Oil.
I know that some people use Jojoba Oil or Sweet Almond oil directly on their eyes to remove makeup. This works, but leaves a really oily residue that I am not to keen on. This recipe removes the makeup and you are left with moisture around your eyes, but no oily finish. Make sure to shake the jar with each application so that the ingredients are fully mixed.
I was buying eye makeup remover at the store for $3.99/ 2.4 fluid ounces. This homemade product costs me approximately $.25/ 8 ounces. It is a HUGE cost savings! Plus, it is organic and works as well, if not better then the mass produced product. Give it a try and let me know what you think. I am now anxiously awaiting my body lotion to run out, so I can experiment with making my own. Have a great weekend!
Have you ever tried making your own beauty products?
This is great as I was desperately in need of something to take off eye make-up. I quit wearing it for years but wanted to start back up because I know my husband likes it.
ReplyDeleteIs that 1/4 cup of the Dr Brommer's?
Excellent! We really wanted something less chemical than the store shelves carry. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSorry Peggy! 1/4 teaspoon of Brommer's Mild Baby Soap. I changed it on the blog post...got a little ahead of myself. My mind is faster then my fingers:) A little Brommer's goes a long ways!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I just bought my first bottle of Brommer's but haven't used it yet. I am so excited to try this. I am even going to put on eye make-up before my hubby gets home! :)
ReplyDeletei always think when i have more time i will make my own beauty products but then i don't know when that time will be. you are inspiring me though! hope you have a fabulous weekend, julia!
ReplyDeleteBrommer's Castille Soaps warn on every bottle including the Baby Mild not to get it in your eyes. Have you had any trouble with stinging or irritation??
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe! Another small correction... It's "Dr. Bronner's" (double "n" not "m"). =)
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