To me, nothing beats a good organic calendula soap to remove my mineral makeup, eyeshadows, liner and mascara. But maybe I am different. I only trust the soap to make my skin clean, of cours, followed by a toner, a serum and a hydrating cream.
This eye and face makeup remover does wonders if you need to rinse all traces of makeup in a hurry. Do not add any essential oils to the mix. This cleanser is deliberately left unscented so that it can be used on the sensitive eye area.
Keep this lotion in the fridge and use as a soak and a compress to soothe tired eyes and reduce puffiness. To extend the shelf life of the lotion, replace the sweet almond oil with wheat germ oil, which acts as a natural preservative.
INGREDIENTS
1 ounce pure organic green tea (without any added flavors)
1 ounce sweet almond oil
1/2 ounce vegetable glycerin
METHOD
1. Prepare green tea by steeping it in a teapot or in a cup from a teabag.
2. Combine all ingredients in a wide-neck bottle, shake-shake-shake thoroughly, and watch lavalike shapes form. Eventually the mix will settle into two layers.
USAGE
Apply with cotton ball, gently wiping in a circular motion around the eye, from the inner corner outward and back into the eye toward the nose.
STORAGE
This cleanser can be stored in a refrigerator for up to ten days, so prepare smaller batches and use them up quickly.
[author] [author_image timthumb='on']http://thegreenbeautyguide.com/green-beauty-guide-book.jpg[/author_image] [author_info]This article was adapted from the book The Green Beauty Guide: Your Essential Resource to Organic and Natural Skincare, Hair Care, Makeup and Fragrances by Julie Gabriel (HCI, 2008, available at Amazon.com and many bookstores).[/author_info] [/author]
