Makeup remover: oil or butter?

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You are beginning your adventure with two-step cleansing or the topic is already well known to you, but you are faced with a choice - oil or butter - which is better to choose? Learn tips from a cosmetologist to choose the best product for two-step cleansing.

Two-step cleansing with oils, butters and gels or emulsions is, in my opinion, the the most effective form of makeup removal and preparing the skin for the next steps. It is this model that I have been implementing for years with my mentees and it allows us to achieve the desired results.

I will mention at this point an interesting fact from my cosmetology studies. Even in the first year of study, a great deal of importance was attached to makeup removal - separate classes and even an exam were devoted to it! It sounds trivial, but makeup removal in both in-office and home care plays a huge role. It not only prepares the skin to receive active ingredients, but in an office setting, it ensures that impurities or makeup will not react with acid peels, or there will be no superinfection during epidermal breakage, such as during micro-needle mesotherapy.

Which product to choose? This question continues to be one of the most common when it comes to makeup removal.

The most important thing when choosing a fat-based makeup remover is the following the presence of an emulsifier, which will help remove the product along with impurities from the skin. It will only be the first stage, completely washable, with a short contact with the skin, but the easier it combines with water, the more pleasant the makeup removal will be.

Once upon a time there was a popular way of cleansing the face with oils on the web, where after massaging with a castor oil-based mixture, a heated towel was applied, and finally the remnants of makeup and oil were pulled off with it. This is a completely outdated method, temperature spikes are definitely not recommended, and it is completely inadvisable for vascular skins. The emulsifier in the formulation will allow you to skip the complicated procedures when removing makeup.

The question remains, what to choose for makeup removal - oil or butter? It may surprise you, but with good quality products consistency will not matter, both will be equally effective. Both the oil and the butter will have their supporters, looking at the consistency. With a liquid mixture, you don't have to wait for the product to liquefy, it will glide smoothly over your face right away. The solid product, on the other hand, does not run off, so it may be easier to apply for beginners. Therefore, there is no clear winner in this competition.

Emulsifying makeup remover butter and SPF MELT WITH PASSION is distinguished by its innovative packaging, which allows hygienic dispensing of the correct portion of the product. During this process, the product does not come into contact with water, so it does not emulsify - so it does not lose its valuable properties.

A butter with notes of of exotic passion fruit awakens the senses, providing the skin with natural care already at the stage of cleansing. Removes even waterproof makeup and SPF, as well as excess sebum and debris that has accumulated on the skin during the day.

Personally, I only do waterproof makeup, so the speed of application and the easy washing off are key for me. This butter easily washes off with water, leaving the skin clean and refreshed - without rubbing, irritating or compromising the hydrolipidic barrier.

Carefully selected composition of ingredients makes the formula does not clog pores, is therefore suitable for all skin types - it will certainly also be appreciated by owners of oily skin and skin with imperfections.

How to properly perform evening facial cleansing?

If you already have the product of your choice, start by thoroughly washing and drying your hands. Apply to the inside of your hand oil or butter and gently warm them in your fingers before proceeding to remove the dirt.

Massage the skin in circular motions, paying most attention to the areas where you wear stronger makeup (eyelashes, or lips, for example), or have more blackheads (such as the nose) - thanks to the gentle warming, the sebum contained in the blackheads will liquefy, combine with the makeup remover and such blackhead will become easier to remove. Also, don't forget areas such as the hairline or the hollows near the nose lobes.

When you feel that all the makeup is dissolved, wet your hands with water and emulsify the product on your face, it should form a milk - wash the whole thing off with lukewarm water and without drying your face yet, go straight to washing your skin with your favorite gel, foam or lotion.

As I mentioned about temperature spikes - don't go for extremes. Warm water will not dilate your pores, and cold water will not narrow them, it can only contribute to the dilatation of blood vessels and the perpetuation of erythema. The closer to body temperature, the better.

You also hesitate what to choose for the second stage?

Here are some suggestions:

• for oily and combination skin - your skin secretes an increased amount of sebum, blackheads or imperfections appear on the skin? Choose a gel DEEPLY PORE CLEANSING GEL enriched with salicylic acid. And if your skin care is already dominated by acids or retinoids, which sensitize your skin, bet on gel CLEAN ME UP containing niacinamide.
• for normal skin, towards dry - your ally will be gel CLEANING ME SOFTLY, with pre- and probiotics that will support your microbiome and hydrolipid barrier
• for dry, mature skins - the best solution will be a gentle emulsion MAKE IT CLEAR. However, all skin types can reach for it, especially if they struggle with seasonal dehydration or are undergoing dermatological treatments. It does not leave a noticeable film on the skin, while leaving the skin refreshed and cleansed.

Proper makeup removal is the basis of care, without it further steps may not bring the expected results, so it is important to choose the best products for your skin type. It is important to avoid rubbing, temperature spikes, or overly strong detergents to keep the hydrolipid barrier in balance.