What can be used as cleansing oil? 10 natural alternatives
Among the recently hot topics of environmentally friendly life and beauty on the Internet, "natural makeup remover" has become the focus. Many netizens shared their experience of replacing commercial cleansing oil with household items, which saves money and reduces chemical exposure. The following are 10 natural makeup removal solutions selected from popular discussions in the past 10 days:
| Ranking | Substitute | Applicable skin type | Makeup removal power | heat index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | coconut oil | dry/neutral | ★★★★★ | 987,000 |
| 2 | olive oil | All skin types | ★★★★☆ | 852,000 |
| 3 | jojoba oil | oily/mixed | ★★★★☆ | 764,000 |
| 4 | sweet almond oil | Sensitive skin | ★★★☆☆ | 621,000 |
| 5 | milk | Neutral/Dry | ★★★☆☆ | 589,000 |
| 6 | yogurt | All skin types | ★★★☆☆ | 536,000 |
| 7 | Sunflower oil | Dry | ★★★☆☆ | 473,000 |
| 8 | honey | Sensitive skin | ★★☆☆☆ | 428,000 |
| 9 | cucumber juice | oily | ★★☆☆☆ | 385,000 |
| 10 | Rice bran oil | All skin types | ★★★☆☆ | 352,000 |
In-depth analysis of three popular alternatives
1.coconut oil: The Douyin topic "#zerocostmakeup remover" has been played 230 million times. Its lauric acid can dissolve waterproof makeup. When using it, it needs to be melted in the palm of your hand and then massaged. The emulsification effect is best with 40℃ warm water. Note: Oily acne-prone skin may cause closed mouth.
2.olive oil: There are over 150,000 Xiaohongshu-related notes, containing the antioxidant vitamin E. Japanese beauty experts recommend mixing sugar in a ratio of 1:1 to make a scrub remover, which can both exfoliate and remove makeup, but use it with caution around the eyes.
3.jojoba oil: The actual measurement video of the UP owner of Station B shows that its molecular structure is similar to sebum, and it can "dissolve oil with oil" without clogging pores. Especially suitable for removing sunscreen, it needs to be wiped gently with a cotton pad.
Things to note
• Test for allergic reactions: try behind the ear for 24 hours
• Double cleansing is recommended for heavy makeup: dissolve it with oil first, then use gentle cleansing
• Vegetable oil shelf life: 3-6 months after opening
• Separation of water and oil is normal, shake well and use immediately
Netizen actual test report
| Products | waterproof mascara | long lasting lip gloss | sunscreen | liquid eyeliner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| coconut oil | Dissolve in 30 seconds | Comes off in 15 seconds | 1 wash | Requires secondary cleaning |
| olive oil | Dissolve in 45 seconds | Comes off in 20 seconds | 1 wash | clear completely |
| milk | Invalid | partial clear | Wash twice | Invalid |
According to the evaluation of @NaturalLab, a famous beauty V on Weibo, the cleaning power of vegetable oil makeup removers for makeup is close to that of professional products, but dairy products are more suitable for daily light makeup. It is recommended to choose different solutions according to the makeup concentration, and pay attention to subsequent moisturizing.
Under the trend of environmental protection, the search volume of these natural makeup removal methods has increased by 217% month-on-month in the past week. However, dermatologists warn that those with acne-prone body types need to be cautious in choosing oil products, and it is recommended to give priority to low-acne-causing oils such as jojoba oil.
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