After trying the blue bottled liquid eye makeup remover (expensive after a while), petroleum jelly (caused sties), and even the facial Norwex cloth (felt like I was pulling my skin, though it may have been the particular one I used), I finally discovered the perfect eye makeup remover (for me anyway): VIRGIN COCONUT OIL! Just get a corner of your cloth wet, rub a little of the oil (in its solid form) on that wet corner and gently wipe away your mascara, eye liner and eye shadow! It leaves the skin around your eyes clean and moisturized! If there is any makeup left it easily comes off in the shower the next morning. The virgin coconut oil is expensive at first but will last a VERY long time! It also makes a great facial moisturizer!
If you're wondering about how to clean the makeup off the rest of your face... Let me give you a bit of my facial history: I'd been diagnosed with rosacea by several doctors and eczema by one. When I couldn't pay the $60 for the Metrogel, I started doing some research. My nose and cheeks were very red all the time. I didn't like wearing makeup all the time trying to cover it up and I didn't like drawing attention to my face either (which my redness was doing)! I sought the Lord and He directed me (as He is always so kind to do!) "If any man lacks wisdom, let him ask of God..." James. Here was the discovery: my problem was not rosacea, but rather dry skin. The cure... are you ready for this?... the cure is vegetable shortening. Yes, I really said vegetable shortening, and not even the name brand stuff. I know this goes against everything we've been taught about NO OILS on your face, but in my case that's exactly what my face needed! I've been using this for years now and my complexion continues to be 100% better.
Here's how it works: the dry skin cells' bonds are weak and so bacteria easily penetrates the skin causing irritation and redness. The vegetable shortening not only moisturizes the cells making stronger bonds, but it creates a protective layer on your skin. The result is healthy skin and a beautiful complexion.
If you're wondering if my face looks greasy all the time, it did at first but my skin got used to it and doesn't anymore. Also, the shine can be covered with powder. Does my face smell like food? Only if one's nose is right at my face but you get used to it or you can mix an essential oil in for a nice scent. Does my face burn in the summer? Nope. I do put on sunblock with the shortening and someday I'm going to make my own mixture of the 2 together. How often do I put it on? In the winter, every morning and every night before bed. In the summer I can get away with just nightly. And now back to the original thought: How do I clean my face? With a clean wash cloth and water. I just gently rub off any makeup, pat dry and apply the shortening. Honestly though, I generally only put on base, etc once a weak and that's how often I wash my full face (except maybe an occasional gentle rub in the shower). I use no soap whatsoever! So here it is; easy, inexpensive, no harsh chemicals and it works!
Just a quick side note: I'm not saying that everyone who has been diagnosed with rosacea really just has dry skin, it is a real thing, but it may just be dry skin and the cure super easy and cheap!
I know that just because this works for me that doesn't mean it will work for everyone, but I do hope it will help some! I have been extremely thankful for the discovery and easy cure and thought it good to share! Feel free to ask any questions or share any of your own experiences!
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