Will makeup remover make the skin thinner? Side effects of makeup remover

Makeup remover is a very common product on the market and is used by many girls. At the same time, many makeup remover products will cause certain harm to our skin. So let us understand whether makeup remover will make the skin thinner? What are the side effects of makeup remover?

Does makeup remover make the skin thinner?

Makeup removers with exfoliating effects may indeed make the skin's stratum corneum thinner, but general makeup removers are relatively gentle and less irritating, and will not thin the skin's stratum corneum. So whether you are choosing makeup remover or using it, you should be careful. The function of makeup remover is to remove makeup and dirt from the face. Even if you don’t wear makeup, you should use makeup remover if you are outdoors for a long time. Also, only people who wear makeup every day need to use makeup remover. Daily makeup is not just about applying foundation. Even if you apply sunscreen and isolation cream, you still need to remove makeup. If your skin is sensitive, using makeup remover frequently will damage the stratum corneum of the skin. However, if you only do basic skin care and do not use any other makeup products, there is no need to use makeup remover to clean your face. You can just use facial cleanser.

Side effects of makeup remover

If makeup remover is used too frequently, it will cause a certain adverse effect on the acid-base balance of our facial skin, increase the sensitivity of our skin, and make the skin worse. Therefore, it is recommended to use it in moderation when using makeup remover in daily life. Long-term use of makeup remover will cause our facial skin to become overly sensitive, prone to frequent acne, redness, allergies and other skin problems, and even severe allergies to some cosmetics. Therefore, it is not recommended to use makeup remover frequently in daily life in China, as it will have some adverse effects on our facial skin. If we insist on using makeup remover for a long time, it will easily cause allergic symptoms on our lips and some sensitive and fragile skin around the eyes, and make it easy for bacteria to remain on this area of ​​our skin, so we still need to be careful when using makeup remover in daily life.

How long is the shelf life of makeup remover?

Generally speaking, the shelf life of makeup remover is about three years before it is opened. As long as it is stored well and not opened, it can still be used even if a year has passed as long as it is still within the shelf life. However, if the makeup remover is unsealed, its shelf life will not be that long. It is usually recommended to use it up within 6-12 months. Some makeup remover bottles will be marked with the recommended usage time after opening. If so, it is best to use it up within the recommended time. Once makeup remover expires, firstly, the effective ingredients in it may not be as effective anymore, and its makeup removing ability may not be as strong as it was at the beginning. Secondly, the ingredients in the makeup remover may also deteriorate. The safety of this makeup remover cannot be guaranteed. If you continue to use it, it may not be a big deal that the makeup cannot be removed cleanly, and you may even experience allergies. Therefore, it is best not to use expired makeup remover. Expired makeup remover can be used to wipe leather shoes, leather sofas and other items, which can play a good cleaning role.

Should I use makeup remover before or after washing my face?

When removing makeup, use makeup remover first and then wash your face. There is no need to wet your face before using makeup remover. Just pour the makeup remover on the makeup remover cotton and wipe the facial skin directly, then wash your face with warm water. If you wash your face first and then use makeup remover, it will not achieve the most basic cleansing work and will also cause clogged pores. Therefore, you must not wet your face before using makeup remover. You still need to understand the most basic makeup removal steps. As long as you put on makeup, you must remove it. It is not complicated. Don't ignore it because you are lazy. If you don't remove makeup, the foundation, eye shadow, and lipstick on your face will be diluted by the skin, making your skin dull and lifeless. Even ten facial masks can't save it. It can be seen how important makeup removal is. If you want to restore your skin to a shiny state, you must develop a good habit of removing makeup.