Parties, weddings, festive occasions or workplace–when done right, makeup can bring you no possible harm.  Whether it is just eyeliner or a dab of blush on our cheeks, the correct application of makeup helps you go a long way. But what comes after the makeup is as important as the main act.

We often forget that taking off the makeup off requires equal time and attention, because if left on over night, this very makeup can become a cause for several beauty problems, facial marks, freckles or even acne. While we have enough products in the market to remove all the colour from our face, most of them contain chemicals that aren’t exactly wonderful for the skin. While finding the correct product for your skin is a tough task, nature–as always–has several surprises in store. Apart from being cheap and natural, these products are also easily available–five of which we list down below.

Baking Soda and Honey

This remedy is good for any skin type. Grab some honey lying in your kitchen and put it on a piece of cotton or a clean cloth. Sprinkle some baking soda on the honey and watch it act as great cleanser as well as exfoliator. Just rub the cloth or cotton gently on your face to wipe off the makeup and rinse it off. You can use a face wash but it can take away the after effect of honey on your skin, so it is better if you just rinse with lukewarm water and let the effect of honey repair your skin cells all night long.

Coconut oil

Coconut oil is a natural ingredient which the skin absorbs like magic. With a low molecular weight and beneficial fatty acids, coconut oil repairs the skin.

If you have coconut oil at home, there is literally nothing better to remove all the makeup on your face. This is particularly useful for heavy make-up and even waterproof make-up. Simply rub some coconut oil all over your face and neck, and wipe it off with cotton pads. You can even make natural wipes, by putting lots if cotton balls soaked in a small jar full of coconut oil.

It is a natural moisturiser and is great for the winter season. It repairs and moisturises your skin well while restoring the natural oils on our face.

Milk

Remember stories where everyone from Cleopatra to  Mughal princesses took milk baths?

Milk is known for its health benefits and for being a wonderful ingredient for your skin. The essential fats and protein found in whole milk allow our skin to retain moisture and repair damaged cells. Milk has strong bleaching properties and is a natural ingredient for skin lightening, in case you’re interested. Simply soak your cotton pads in a small bowl of milk and use them to wipe off your makeup. You can even mix a tablespoon of almond oil in it for heavier make-up. This remedy will refresh your face and will keep your skin hydrated. If you have excessively oily skin, it is better to use a face wash followed by a night cream after washing off the milk.

Cucumber juice

Many commercial beauty products including face washes and cleaners have cucumber as an ingredient. That’s because this common kitchen ingredient is a no-fuss healer. It has anti-inflammatory properties and can soothe irritated or acne prone skin.It is a water-based vegetable and is an excellent makeup remover particularly for oily skin.

                Source: India Today