How to remove makeup for sensitive skin

Removing makeup is a big task for people with all skin types, and it is also a part of skin care. Especially for sensitive skin, makeup removal is particularly important. Wrong makeup removal products and techniques will make the already sensitive and fragile skin more prone to acne, dullness, redness, etc. So, let’s talk about how to remove makeup for sensitive skin!

How to remove makeup for sensitive skin

People with sensitive skin should avoid using makeup removers containing alcohol, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, fragrance, retinol and other ingredients as they will further irritate the skin. When using makeup remover to remove makeup, keep your hands and face dry and apply it on your face. Keep your hands clean and dry, then apply the makeup remover to various parts of your face. Massage gently and use your fingers to slowly and evenly massage the cream on your face to allow it to dissolve.

How to remove makeup without damaging the skin for sensitive skin

Wet the entire cotton pad with makeup remover: In order to save makeup remover, many people only wet the center of the cotton pad and then remove makeup. This is a very wrong practice. For sensitive skin, the dry part of the cotton pad that is not wetted will pull the skin and cause great friction, which will cause excessive pulling and friction of the skin, fine lines on the skin and damage the skin barrier.

From the inside out, from bottom to top: start removing makeup from the cheeks, rub the cotton pad from the cheek area to the edge of the face, thoroughly remove makeup on one cheek twice, after removing makeup on both cheeks, remove makeup on the philtrum and chin, remove makeup twice each, then remove makeup on the forehead, divide the forehead into two sides, rub one side from the middle of the forehead to the temple, remove makeup on both sides twice each. Finally, only the eye and lip makeup are left. Use eye and lip makeup remover to remove the makeup. Press the wet cotton pad on the eyelid for 15 seconds, then gently rub it diagonally below the corner of the eye. If there is still some eye makeup that has not been removed cleanly, use a cotton swab dipped in eye and lip makeup remover to wipe it carefully. Remember to use the makeup remover cotton pad to remove the lip makeup along the lip lines.

Remove makeup and wash your face with warm water: Do not use facial cleanser for secondary cleansing after removing makeup. Take a soft disposable cleansing towel, dip it in warm water and gently wipe your face.