Natural Rosemary Lavender Mascara Remover
DIY mascara remover nourishes lashes while completely removing mascara.
On the hunt for a DIY solution to pesky mascara residue?
Nothing is worse than realizing your mascara lingers on even after using that name-brand mascara remover.
“Do I need a new iron supplement, or is it just leftover mascara?”
These are the guessing games I used to play in the morning.
And then once you realize all the JUNK that’s in those store brands, you might decide it’s really worthwhile to make your own version.
If you’re tired of label-reading-fatigue when it comes to makeup removers – this recipe is for you!
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What’s in typical mascara removers
Many people stop using store bought makeup removers to avoid:
- Fragrance
- Alcohol
- Preservatives
- Phthalates
- Parabens
…and the list goes on. It’s nearly impossible to identify many of these ingredients without an app like EWG.
The extra frustrating thing for me was that even with “cleaner” ingredients- my branded products didn’t even remove all of my mascara.
Ingredients for natural DIY mascara remover
I’ve used a lot of natural ingredients in the past to remove mascara, and they all had pros and cons.
What I love about this recipe is that it combines the right balance (in my opinion) of ingredients that are good for delicate skin around the eyes.
Lavender
Infusing dried lavender is the perfect way to extract its benefits.
Lavender is known for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antibiotic properties.
We’re using infused lavender instead of lavender essential oil, which is gentler around the eyes.
Rosemary
Rosemary has many of the same skin-calming benefits as lavender. It’s also antifungal.
With its antimicrobial properties, it can also act like a natural preservative.
Jojoba oil
Commonly used in skincare and hair care products, jojoba oil is mild and skin-friendly.
It helps attract water to the skin instead of drying it out like many mascara removers.
Fractionated coconut oil
Another great carrier oil for skin care, and it can help remove even waterproof mascara.
Castor oil
You’ve probably heard about castor oil being used to grow lashes long and strong!
It makes a great companion to the other oils and herbs in this recipe.
See the recipe card below for the full instructions for this recipe.
Natural Rosemary Lavender Mascara Remover
Make this easy, natural mascara remover that's effective and gentle.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons dried lavender flowers
- 2 Tablespoons dried rosemary
- 1/3 cup jojoba oil- approx (or enough to cover dried rosemary and lavender in a small jar)
- 1 Tablespoon fractionated coconut oil
- 1/2 Tablespoon castor oil
Instructions
1. FOR SLOW INFUSION METHOD: Add lavender flowers and rosemary leaves to a small (4 oz) jar and pour jojoba oil on top. (Make sure oil completely covers the herbs.) Let sit for 6 weeks, then strain. Then skip to Step 3.
2. FOR QUICK INFUSION: Pour the herbs and jojoba oil into a glass bowl or the top part of a double boiler. (Make sure oil completely covers the herbs.) Add water to the bottom part of the double boiler or saucepan and heat the oil and herbs in the top bowl on low heat. Do not let the water boil and do not let water into the oil mixture. Let oil infuse for at least 30 minutes to an hour on low heat. Proceed to step 3.
3. Strain the infused herbs out of the jojoba oil.
4. Reserve 1 Tablespoon of the infused oil (store any extra for future use).
5. Add the 1 Tablespoon infused jojoba oil, the fractionated coconut oil and the castor oil to a small glass dropper bottle.
6. To use: shake well before each use. Drop a few drops on a clean makeup remover pad and gently swipe away mascara. (I like these reusable bamboo pads.) A little goes a long way!
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