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At the end of a busy day, if all you want to do is just plop onto your bed with a face full of makeup, you might want to re-think that. When you sleep with makeup on, it can have adverse effects over time. We don’t realise, but it's around 6–7 hours of sleep time with impurities sitting on the outer layers of our skin that gets time to sink in. According to a study, not only is having a bath and cleansing your face better for a healthy sleep cycle, but it also heals your skin from all the environmental stressors experienced throughout the day.
If you have sensitive skin, keeping your makeup on for a long time is not a good idea in any way. Sensitive skin is more prone to damage as it is, with makeup settling for a long period of time is simply a recipe for disaster.
The most convenient, mess-free, and time-efficient way of removing makeup is through a makeup remover. This can be in the form of an oil, foam, cream, or even water. Depending on the type of makeup you have on, choose a formulation that works for you.
Why Is A Makeup Remover Important?
- It removes all the impurities – dirt, dust, makeup, pollution – from your face to restore your skin’s natural glow.
- If makeup is not removed it clogs your pores and can cause the appearance of pimples, blackheads, and acne.
- Removing makeup before sleeping can increase the pace of cell regeneration, giving you a brighter, more youthful glow.
- It also avoids a chance of getting any infection around the eyes, lips, and even the sensitive skin.
- Sleeping with a clean face and body, at least with makeup removed, you can reduce signs of ageing such as fine lines, dullness, wrinkles, etc.
Best Makeup Removers For Sensitive Skin
Water-Based Makeup Remover
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This water-based makeup remover can eliminate up to 2.5–10 PM (Particulate Matter) of dirt, dust, and even makeup formulations. It uses a mild pH of 5.5 to remove these contaminants. Made with fatty acid melts, pre-biotic sugars, cucumber extract, and pharmaceutical-grade water, this micellar water hydrates and softens as it cleans.
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This product from Garnier is also great for sensitive skin as it is hypoallergenic, alcohol-free, fragrance-free, and leaves no residue. It lifts all the dirt, makeup, and pollutants that can cause you harm and leave your skin feeling fresh, light, and healthy. You can also use this product without having any makeup on, it works as a great refresher on tired skin.
Oil-Based Makeup Remover
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This oil-based makeup remover lifts even the most stubborn makeup with just one swipe and rub. It unclogs pores and minimises the appearance of an improved texture. It dissolves impurities and creates an emulsion to remove the impurities and makeup without spreading or damaging sensitive skin.
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Infused with six naturally derived ingredients, this cleansing oil removes makeup, blackheads, excess sebum, whiteheads, and other impurities. With jojoba oil being at the centre of it all, its biomimetic function makes the oil light enough for oily and sensitive skin.
Cream-Based Makeup Remover
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Infused with rose, and mimosa waxes with elderberry, starflower, optimega, lavender, chamomile, and eucalyptus oil, this product acts as a makeup remover with the blend of nine essential oils and hydrates with cleansing milk. Bonus? It’s great for sensitive skin and smells like heaven.
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This offering from Deconstruct is made of 1% oats oil and 1% bisabolol for a deep cleansing that removes makeup and other impurities while calming inflamed and sensitive skin. It is a fragrance-free formulation that spreads easily and cleans intensely.
How To Use A Makeup Remover
- If it is a water-based cleanser, take some of the product onto a fresh cotton pad, you can also use reusable cotton pads that save money and the environment. Rub the product on your lips, cheeks, and neck, with extra care around the eyes. Follow it up with an oil or cream-based cleanser.
- For an oil or cream-based cleanser, splash some water on your face, take a few pumps or scoops of the product and rub it on your face. Apply it in upward circular motions until the cleanser emulsifies all the impurities on your face. Wash it off with water and pat dry with a soft towel.
- Follow with either a serum or a moisturiser to retain hydration. Apply a hydrating lip balm to restore your supple lips.
FAQs
- Can I use a makeup remover every day?
- What makeup remover is best for sensitive skin?
- How do I keep my sensitive skin clean?
Yes, you can use a makeup remover every day, even if you have sensitive skin, as it removes all the impurities that would otherwise harm your skin.
Look for makeup removes that are hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and devoid of harsh chemicals that can affect your sensitive skin.
Never sleep with makeup on, double cleanse with multiple products that soothe and cleanse your face without stripping its natural sebum and moisture. Avoid junk, fried, sugary, and spicy food. Control alcohol and nicotine intake that also causes the skin to break out.
