8+ Natural Makeup Remover Recipes: Eco-Friendly DIY

Knowing how to remove all of your makeup properly at the end of the day, is just as important as knowing how to put it on. Even more! Not removing your makeup properly can lead to breakouts, inflamed pores, dull skin, and an overall rough-looking complexion. And, no one wants that! That is why it is crucial to remove your makeup thoroughly every night before going to bed. Next to a good skincare regimen, this is another key step to ensure a healthy and clear complexion. The best way to remove your makeup is the so-called double cleanse method. This includes using an oil-based makeup remover first to break off all the makeup, following up with a cleanser to further remove any leftover signs of makeup. In this article, we will show you how you can easily make your own natural and eco-friendly makeup remover at home! We included options for sensitive, oily, dry skin, and more to ensure that each one of you can find an easy DIY recipe that your skin will absolutely love! So, let’s get into these homemade makeup remover recipes:

PS: Make sure to wash your makeup brushes every couple of weeks and clean your beauty sponge after every use. This will help prevent the spread of bacteria and breakouts.

These natural makeup removers are perfect for removing waterbased mascara and eyeliner

Double cleansing is the best thing you can do for your skin

In this article

• Honey Makeup Remover for Oily Skin
• Soothing Sunflower Oil Makeup Remover for Acne-Prone Skin
• Calming and Healing Lavender Makeup Remover for Acne
• Rose water and Aloe Gel Makeup Remover for Sensitive Skin
• Green Tea, Glycerin, and Grape Seed Oil for Inflamed Skin
• Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and Aloe Water Makeup Remover for Hydration
• Shea Butter and Tea Tree Oil Makeup Remover Balm for Smooth Skin
• Gentle Jojoba Oil and Rose Water Makeup Remover for Anti-Aging
• Light Rose Makeup Remover Balm for Sensitive Skin

Honey Makeup Remover for Oily Skin

Honey – Raw organic honey helps balance the bacteria on your skin, which makes it a great ingredient to use for acne-prone skin types. Raw honey also exfoliates the skin, which helps remove dry and dull skin and reveals new and healthy skin cells underneath. Moreover, honey simultaneously draws in moisture to the skin while also targeting the bacteria in the pores.

Calendula oil – Calendula oil is a natural oil that is extracted from marigold flowers. It has antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. What’s more, calendula oil is perfect for sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin. It can help to fade dark spots, blemishes, acne, and acne scars. Moreover, calendula can help restore the skin’s elasticity, and give your face a smooth and soft texture.

What you will need:

• 1 tablespoon of raw, organic honey
• a couple of drops of calendula oil
• a damp cloth or a microfiber makeup towel
• a small bowl for mixing

Step-by-step Instructions:

1. First, start by combining the raw honey and calendula oil in a small bowl.
2. Then apply the mixture directly to your face with your fingers.
3. After that, start massaging the makeup remover in circular motions on the areas where you have applied makeup.
4. Finally, wipe away with a warm, damp cloth or a microfiber makeup remover, and pat your face dry. Follow with your favorite cleanser.

You are ready!

Calendula oil helps fade acne scars, hyperpigmentation and spots

The perfect makeup remover for oily, acne-prone skin

Soothing Sunflower Oil Makeup Remover for Acne-Prone Skin

Sunflower Oil – Sunflower oil is high in vitamin E, which has antioxidants that help with premature aging and wrinkles. Moreover, sunflower oil gives you a more youthful, firm, and glowy complexion. Sunflower oil is also effective for dealing with skin care problems like acne, inflammation, redness, and irritation of the skin.

What you will need:

• bio sunflower oil (1/4 cup)
• natural argan oil (2 tablespoons)
• jojoba oil (2 tablespoons)
• vitamin E oil (1/2 teaspoon)
• chamomile essential oil (10 drops)
• lavender essential oil (10 drops)
• a damp cloth or a microfiber makeup towel
• a small bowl for mixing

Step-by-step Instructions:

1. First, start by mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl and make sure to combine them well.
2. After that, rinse your face with warm water and take some of the oil mixture between your fingers.
3. Then start massaging your face and around your eyes with the oil.
4. Finally, remove the oil with warm water and a damp cloth or microfiber towel until the makeup is completely gone. Follow with a water-based cleanser.

You are ready!

Try out this recipe if you are struggling with acne and blemishes 

Sunflower oil and vitamin E have many amazing skin benefits

Make sure to let the oil break off the makeup before wiping it away

Calming and Healing Lavender Makeup Remover for Acne

Lavender essential oil – Lavender helps moisturize the skin gently. What’s more, lavender is non-comedogenic for pores, naturally antibacterial, making it great for killing acne-causing bacteria in your pores. Lavender is amazing for preventing, calming, and healing painful acne and pimples.

What you will need:

• non-alcoholic witch hazel (1 tablespoon)
• coconut oil (2 tablespoons)
• distilled water (2 tablespoons)
• lavender essential oil (4 drops)
• tea tree essential oil (2 drops)
• cotton pads
• a damp cloth or a microfiber makeup towel
• a glass jar for mixing and storing

Step-by-step Instructions:

1. First, start by mixing all the ingredients together in a small glass jar.
2. After that, take some cotton pads and put a few drops of the makeup remover on them.
3. Then start carefully wiping away your makeup.
4. Finally, remove the excess oil with warm water and a damp cloth or microfiber towel, and follow with a water-based cleanser.

You are ready!

Lavender is a soothing ingredient perfect for acne-prone skin

Always wash your face with a cleanser for double cleaning

Rose water and Aloe Gel Makeup Remover for Sensitive Skin

Aloe Vera – Aloe Vera gel has cooling properties, and it is anti-inflammatory, so it is beneficial for acne-prone skin. What’s more, aloe vera is rich in antioxidants and minerals that boost the natural healing process of the skin, and it is amazing for sunburn or burnt skin. Moreover, aloe vera is extremely hydrating and gentle to the skin.

Rose water – When applied to the skin, rose water soothes inflamed skin, helps with redness, and hydrates the skin. It is also wonderful and refreshing as a facial spray on its own.

What you will need:

• aloe vera gel (2 tablespoons)
• organic rose water (2 tablespoons)
• cotton pads
• a small bowl for mixing

Step-by-step Instructions:

1. Start by mixing the rose water into the aloe vera gel, and stirring the mixture to combine them well.
2. After that, apply the makeup remover to a cotton round and massage it into the skin to remove light makeup.
3. Finally, wash your face with a water-based cleanser.

You are ready!

Aloe vera gel is perfect for sensitive skin that needs hydration

Continue with your skincare regimen and a water-based cleanser 

Try out this makeup remover if you have sensitive skin

Green Tea, Glycerin, and Grape Seed Oil for Inflamed Skin

Green Tea – Green Tea has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce skin irritation and redness. It is great for calming the skin and soothing painful breakouts while moisturizing the skin. What’s more, applying green tea bags to your face will also relieve tired eyes and help with dark circles.

Grape Seed Oil – Grape Seed Oil moisturizes dull and dehydrated skin, and can help even out hyperpigmentation. Moreover, this oil can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. What’s more, grape seed oil helps your skin retain moisture, restores elasticity, and protects it from environmental factors.

What you will need:

• brewed green tea (1 tablespoon)
• vegetable glycerin (1/2 tablespoon)
• grape seed oil (1 tablespoon)
• cotton pads
• a small bowl for mixing
• a spray bottle for storing

Step-by-step Instructions:

1. First, combine all ingredients and put the mixture in a spray bottle.
2. Next, shake the bottle very well, so the ingredients can mix even better.
3. After that, spray the makeup remover onto cotton balls and apply directly to your face.
4. Then allow for the cotton pads to sit on your skin for a bit, so they can break down the makeup.
5. Finally, wipe away your makeup residue and wash your face with a water-based cleanser.

You are ready!

Grape seed oil moisturizes dull and dehydrated skin

A microfiber towel is perfect for makeup removal

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and Aloe Water Makeup Remover for Hydration

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – Extra-virgin olive oil is a great ingredient for every skin type. It contains vitamin E, antioxidants, as well as squalene, and oleocanthal. These compounds help prevent aging and repair skin damage. What’s more, extra-virgin olive oil is non-toxic, anti-microbial, and hypoallergenic, making it great for people with sensitive skin and allergies.

What you will need:

• extra-virgin olive oil (1/2 cup)
• aloe vera water (1/2 cup)
• cotton pads
• a small bottle or glass container

Step-by-step Instructions:

1. First, start by pouring the extra-virgin olive oil into a small bottle or glass container.
2. Then add the aloe vera water and shake very well. Shaking before every use is crucial!
3. After that, apply the makeup remover mixture to a cotton pad. Make sure to be quick, so the two ingredients do not separate.
4. Next, gently wipe your face and eye area to remove your makeup.
5. Finally, finish off with your favorite cleanser.

You are ready!

Extra-virgin olive oil non-toxic, anti-microbial, and hypoallergenic

Aloe vera water is the perfect hydrator

Your skin needs a drink , too

Shea Butter and Tea Tree Oil Makeup Remover Balm for Smooth Skin

Shea Butter – Shea butter has high concentrations of fatty acids and vitamins, which makes it the perfect ingredient for softening the skin. What’s more, shea butter has anti-inflammatory and healing properties, which help condition, tone, and soothe your skin.

Tea Tree Oil – Tea tree oil is great for treating acne since it has potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Tea tree oil calms redness, swelling, and inflammation. What’s more, it helps prevent new breakouts and reduces old acne scars. Tea tree oil leaves your skin smooth and clear.

What you will need:

• natural solid shea butter (1/2 cup)
• tea tree oil (1 tablespoon)
• a glass jar
• a warm cloth or a microfiber towel

Step-by-step Instructions:

1. First, start by heating the solid shea butter in a double pan over medium heat until it melts completely.
2. After that, remove the shea butter from the heat, and in a minute or two stir in the tea tree oil.
3. Then pour the mixture into an airtight glass jar and close it. Let the makeup remover balm sit for two to three hours before use, so it can cool off and solidify.
4. After that, scoop some of the balm and work it between your fingers to warm it up and “activate” it.
5. Then massage it onto your skin with your fingers and let it break down your makeup.
6. Finally, use a warm cloth or microfiber towel to remove the excess balm and follow with your favorite water-based cleanser and a homemade mask for glowy skin.

You are ready!

Shea butter conditions, tones, and soothes your skin

Tea tree oil is great for treating acne

Balms are perfect for heavier makeup

Gentle Jojoba Oil and Rose Water Makeup Remover for Anti-Aging

Jojoba Oil – Jojoba Oil keeps the skin from looking oily and helps prevent acne caused by clogged pores. Moreover, jojoba oil can help slow down the signs of aging by fading fine lines and wrinkles.

What you will need:

• rose water (1/2 cup)
• organic jojoba oil (1/2 cup)
• a damp cloth or a microfiber makeup towel
• a small glass jar or bottle

Step-by-step Instructions:

1. First, mix the ingredients and pour the makeup remover into a glass jar or bottle.
2. After that, apply the makeup remover on your face and massage it into your skin.
3. Then take a warm cloth or a microfiber towel and wipe away the makeup and oil.
4. Finally, double cleanse with your favorite water-based cleanser.

You are ready!

Jojoba oil can help slow down the signs of aging

Try out this smoothing makeup remover 

Light Rose Makeup Remover Balm for Sensitive Skin

What you will need:

• clear jojoba oil (1/2 cup)
• white beeswax pellets or sunflower wax pellets (2 tablespoons)
• organic rose wax or rose essential oil (1/2 teaspoon)
• pink rose petal powder (1/8 teaspoon)
• a damp cloth or a microfiber makeup towel
• a glass jar for storing

Step-by-step Instructions:

1. First, start by melting the beeswax or sunflower wax in a double pan over medium heat. Make sure to stir frequently and remove all lumps.
2. Next, remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the jojoba oil and rose petal powder.
3. Let the mixture cool off for a few minutes.
4. After that, add the rose wax or rose essential oil (you can also use both). If at some point the rose balm mixture begins to harden just place it back on the stove over low heat for a moment. Make sure to be on the lowest possible heat setting, as you do not want to damage the natural properties of the ingredients.
5. Next, transfer your mixture into the glass jar and let the cleansing balm cool off so it can set. Wait at least an hour.
6. After that, scoop some of the rose balms and work it between your fingers to warm it up and “activate” it.
7. Then massage it onto your skin with your fingers and let it break down your makeup.
8. Finally, use a warm cloth or microfiber towel to remove the excess balm and finish off with your favorite water-based cleanser and a homemade face mask.

You are ready!

Rosea are perfect for sensitive skin and treating redness

This makeup remover balm is amazing for sensitive skin types 

Oil-based makeup removers can remove any type of makeup product

Even waterproof makeup! 

Remember to wash your makeup brushes every couple of weeks

A good skincare regimen is the key to healthy skin

Get sustainable cotton pads that you can reuse 

Store your makeup remover in a dark glass jar for best preservation