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 fragrances (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 make-up 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).
Ingredients to avoid
- 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