Healthy alternatives
Fragrance-free
| Brand name | Product description |
| BeautyCounter | Instant eye makeup remover |
| Maia’s Mineral Galaxy | Makeup remover |
| Marcelle | Makeup remover |
| Vika’s essentials | Makeup remover |
With essential oils
| Brand name | Product description |
| Druide | Gentle Cleansing Milk |
| Exactly!Organics | Eye makeup and mascara remover |
| Green Beaver | Sensitive Aloe Makeup Remover |
| Mineral Fusion | Eye Makeup Remover |
| Nature’s Brands | Organic Makeup Remover |
| Province Apothecary | Moisturizing cleanser+Makeup remover |
| QETBotanicals | Eye makeup remover |
| Rejuva Minerals | Cranberry Fruit Makeup Remover Pads |
| Rocky Mountain Soap | Transformative Cleansing Oil |
DIY
Here is a makeup remover gel to make at home that doesn’t contain any preservatives and has only 3 ingredients, making this an easy recipe to follow!
25 ml of aloe gel or juice
15g of vegetable oil of your choice
10g of castor oil (for the eyes) or jojoba oil (for the face)
Mix the three ingredients in a spray bottle and store in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 months.
For more details, visit the site Wellness Mama.
Remember to use washable and reusable cotton cloths. (sustain ecostore for example).
Avoid the following chemicals in regular products
Ceteareth: possible carcinogen (may contain ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxade)
Dyes (coal tar): carcinogenic, skin sensitizer, photosensitizer
DMDM Hydantoin : possible carcinogen (may release formaldehyde), skin irritant, skin sensitizer
Parabens: endocrine disruptors
Perfumes: allergens
PEG (polyethylene glycol): possible carcinogen (may contain ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxade), irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory tract
Propylene glycol: allergen, irritant