{"id":360369,"date":"2026-01-14T11:59:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T10:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/geen-onderdeel-van-een-categorie\/make-natural-makeup-remover\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T14:01:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:01:52","slug":"make-natural-makeup-remover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/all-about-makeup-making\/make-natural-makeup-remover\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Natural Makeup Remover: 3 Gentle Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ever notice that tight, uncomfortable pull around your eyes after washing your face? Many commercial makeup removers rely on harsh cleansing agents that strip the skin&#8217;s protective lipid barrier. Crafting your own cleanser is an easy, rewarding way to take back control of your skincare routine\u2014allowing you to tailor every ingredient to your skin type while skipping unnecessary synthetic fillers and fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/serene-skincare-stillife-aad3dc-5550e665aa86.webp\" alt=\"Homemade natural makeup removers\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Basics of Natural Cleansing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To break down makeup effectively, it helps to look at the chemistry behind cosmetics. Most foundations, concealers, and mascaras are formulated with waxes and oils. Thanks to the basic rule that &#8220;like dissolves like,&#8221; botanical oils effortlessly melt away stubborn pigments and waterproof formulas without disrupting your skin barrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/all-about-makeup-making\/best-natural-ingredients-for-makeup-products\/\">natural makeup ingredients<\/a> allows you to target specific skin concerns while you cleanse. Castor oil provides a rich, deep-cleansing effect that draws out impurities from congested pores. Lighter carrier oils\u2014like sweet almond, jojoba, and grapeseed\u2014absorb smoothly and leave behind zero heavy residue. For mature or dry complexions, incorporating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/oils-butters\/argan-oil-for-skin-and-hair-2\/\">argan oil for skin and hair<\/a> delivers an intensive boost of nourishing fatty acids. You can mix and match different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/handmade\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/oils-butters-en-3\/\">natural oils and butters<\/a> until you achieve the exact texture and slip you prefer. This gentle oil-based approach is especially well-suited if you wear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/all-about-makeup-making\/mineral-make-up-for-sensitive-skin\/\">mineral makeup for sensitive skin<\/a> during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"woocommerce columns-3 \"><ul class=\"products columns-3\">\n<li class=\"product type-product post-283541 status-publish first instock product_cat-cold-process-soap product_cat-cosmetics product_cat-lip-care product_cat-make-mascara product_cat-making-bath-fizz product_cat-making-lotion product_cat-melt-and-pour product_cat-oils-butters-en product_cat-oils-butters-en-2 product_cat-oils-butters-en-3 product_cat-oils-butters product_cat-oils-butters-en-4 product_cat-soap-making product_tag-jojoba-oil-golden-jojoba-oil-organic has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"283052\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"283052\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/lip-care\/oils-butters-en-2\/jojoba-oil-golden-jojoba-oil-organic\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/lip-care\/oils-butters-en-2\/jojoba-oil-golden-jojoba-oil-organic\/\" title=\"Jojoba Oil (Golden Jojoba Oil) Organic\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/jojoba_clear_oils-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Jojoba Olie (Gouden Jojoba Olie) Biologisch\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/jojobatree-300x360.jpg\" class=\"gallery-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--pagination\">\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot active\"><\/span>\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot\"><\/span>\n    \t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/lip-care\/oils-butters-en-2\/jojoba-oil-golden-jojoba-oil-organic\/\" aria-label=\"Jojoba Oil (Golden Jojoba Oil) Organic\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Jojoba Oil (Golden Jojoba Oil) Organic<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>7.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>6.57<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>3,449.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>2,851.20<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: &euro;7.95&euro;6.57 through &euro;3,449.95&euro;2,851.20<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. VAT<\/small> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">inc. VAT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">Excl. VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/lip-care\/oils-butters-en-2\/jojoba-oil-golden-jojoba-oil-organic\/\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_283541\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_variable add_to_cart_button\" data-product_id=\"283541\" data-product_sku=\"9505332759745\" aria-label=\"Select options for &ldquo;Jojoba Oil (Golden Jojoba Oil) Organic&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\">Select options<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_283541\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"product type-product post-19496 status-publish instock product_cat-soap-making product_cat-cold-process-soap product_cat-oils-butters product_cat-oils-butters-en product_cat-cosmetics product_cat-making-lotion product_cat-oils-butters-en-3 product_cat-make-mascara product_cat-oils-butters-en-4 product_cat-oils-butters-en-2 product_tag-argan-oil product_tag-deodorized has-post-thumbnail sale taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"18741\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"18741\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/cold-process-soap\/oils-butters\/argan-oil-deodorizing\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/cold-process-soap\/oils-butters\/argan-oil-deodorizing\/\" title=\"Argan oil &#8211; deodorizing\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><span class=\"sale-item product-label type-bubble\">-28%<\/span><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/argan-1-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Argan oil - deodorizing\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/argan-300x360.jpg\" class=\"gallery-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--pagination\">\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot active\"><\/span>\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot\"><\/span>\n    \t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/cold-process-soap\/oils-butters\/argan-oil-deodorizing\/\" aria-label=\"Argan oil &#8211; deodorizing\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Argan oil &#8211; deodorizing<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>11.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>10.96<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>1,295.00<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>1,188.07<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: &euro;11.95&euro;10.96 through &euro;1,295.00&euro;1,188.07<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. 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The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"product type-product post-3869 status-publish last instock product_cat-cosmetics product_cat-make-mascara product_cat-making-lotion product_cat-oils-butters product_cat-oils-butters-en product_cat-oils-butters-en-3 product_cat-oils-butters-en-2 product_cat-oils-butters-en-4 product_tag-grape-seed-oil has-post-thumbnail sale taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"1106\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"1106\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/grape-seed-oil\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/grape-seed-oil\/\" title=\"Grape seed oil\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><span class=\"sale-item product-label type-bubble\">-14%<\/span><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/grape_oil-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Grape seed oil\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/youwish-grapeseed-oil-square2-300x360.jpg\" class=\"gallery-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--pagination\">\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot active\"><\/span>\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot\"><\/span>\n    \t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/grape-seed-oil\/\" aria-label=\"Grape seed oil\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Grape seed oil<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>4.50<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>4.13<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>215.00<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>197.25<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: &euro;4.50&euro;4.13 through &euro;215.00&euro;197.25<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. 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The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"product type-product post-51629 status-publish first instock product_cat-soap-making product_cat-cold-process-soap product_cat-oils-butters product_cat-oils-butters-en-3 product_cat-oils-butters-en-4 product_cat-oils-butters-en-2 product_tag-squalane-oil-from-olives has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"48847\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"48847\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/squalane-oil-from-olives\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/squalane-oil-from-olives\/\" title=\"Squalane Oil (from Olives)\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/squalane-oil-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Squalaan Olie (uit Olijven)\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/squalaan2-300x360.jpg\" class=\"gallery-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--pagination\">\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot active\"><\/span>\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot\"><\/span>\n    \t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/squalane-oil-from-olives\/\" aria-label=\"Squalane Oil (from Olives)\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Squalane Oil (from Olives)<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>18.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>17.39<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>509.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>467.84<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: &euro;18.95&euro;17.39 through &euro;509.95&euro;467.84<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. VAT<\/small> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">inc. VAT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">Excl. VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/squalane-oil-from-olives\/\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_51629\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_variable add_to_cart_button\" data-product_id=\"51629\" data-product_sku=\"9508317279498\" aria-label=\"Select options for &ldquo;Squalane Oil (from Olives)&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\">Select options<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_51629\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"product type-product post-3805 status-publish instock product_cat-cosmetics product_cat-make-mascara product_cat-making-lotion product_cat-oils-butters-en product_cat-oils-butters-en-3 product_cat-oils-butters product_cat-oils-butters-en-2 product_cat-oils-butters-en-4 product_tag-sweet-almond-oil has-post-thumbnail sale taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"926\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"926\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/sweet-almond-oil\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/sweet-almond-oil\/\" title=\"Sweet Almond Oil\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><span class=\"sale-item product-label type-bubble\">-14%<\/span><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sweet-almond-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Sweet Almond Oil\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/youwish-sweet-almond-oil-square2-300x360.jpg\" class=\"gallery-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--pagination\">\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot active\"><\/span>\n      \t\t\t<span class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel--dot\"><\/span>\n    \t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/sweet-almond-oil\/\" aria-label=\"Sweet Almond Oil\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Sweet Almond Oil<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>4.50<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>4.13<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>1,450.00<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>1,330.28<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: &euro;4.50&euro;4.13 through &euro;1,450.00&euro;1,330.28<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. VAT<\/small> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">inc. VAT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">Excl. VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/sweet-almond-oil\/\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_3805\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_variable add_to_cart_button\" data-product_id=\"3805\" data-product_sku=\"SQ-OBW025\" aria-label=\"Select options for &ldquo;Sweet Almond Oil&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\">Select options<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_3805\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recipe 1: The Oil Cleansing Method (OCM)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Oil Cleansing Method relies exclusively on pure plant oils. Because the blend is completely anhydrous (water-free), you don&#8217;t need any emulsifiers or preservatives. Simply massage the oil into dry skin and gently wipe it away with a warm, damp cloth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>20% Castor oil (reduce to 10% for dry or sensitive skin)<\/li>\n<li>79.5% Carrier oil (such as jojoba, sweet almond, or grapeseed oil)<\/li>\n<li>0.5% Vitamin E oil (acts as an antioxidant to prevent the oils from oxidizing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combine the ingredients in a clean bottle and swirl gently to blend. In the evening, massage a few drops directly onto dry skin until makeup and daily grime dissolve. Draping a warm, damp washcloth over your face allows the steam to soften your pores, making it effortless to wipe everything away clean. For added botanical benefits, you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/oils-butters\/how-to-make-infused-oil\/\">make an infused oil<\/a> beforehand using soothing herbs such as chamomile or calendula as your carrier base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recipe 2: Bi-Phase Makeup Remover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A bi-phase makeup remover gives you the best of both worlds: a refreshing water phase combined with an oil phase that cuts straight through waterproof mascara. Because oil and water naturally separate without an emulsifier, a quick shake right before application creates a temporary blend that cleanses without leaving a heavy film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>49% Demineralized water (or a botanical hydrosol, like rose water)<\/li>\n<li>49% Light plant oil (such as fractionated coconut oil or moringa oil)<\/li>\n<li>1% Phenoxyethanol (broad-spectrum preservative)<\/li>\n<li>1% Vitamin E oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pour all the ingredients directly into a clean bottle. Without an emulsifying agent, the water and oil layers will remain distinctly separate\u2014which is intentional. Shake the bottle vigorously right before use to combine the phases, then saturate a reusable cotton pad and gently sweep it across your face and eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recipe 3: Gentle Micellar Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Micellar water leaves skin thoroughly clean and toned without any oily residue. It relies on micelles\u2014microscopic clusters of mild surfactant molecules that act like tiny magnets, lifting away dirt, sebum, and makeup with minimal friction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>90% Demineralized water<\/li>\n<li>3% Vegetable glycerin<\/li>\n<li>1% Aloe vera gel base<\/li>\n<li>2% Decyl glucoside (a mild, plant-derived surfactant)<\/li>\n<li>1% Polysorbate 80<\/li>\n<li>1% Phenoxyethanol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combine the demineralized water, aloe vera base, and glycerin. Incorporating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/soap-making\/glycerine-what-is-that\/\">glycerin into skincare<\/a> helps draw moisture into the skin, preventing any post-cleansing tightness. Next, gently stir in the decyl glucoside and polysorbate 80, working slowly to avoid creating excess foam. Polysorbate 80 acts as a solubilizer, helping to disperse trace oils and botanical extracts evenly throughout the water base. To learn more about how ingredients bridge oil and water, read our guide explaining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/soap-making\/emulsifier\/\">what a cosmetic emulsifier is<\/a> and how it functions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"woocommerce columns-3 \"><ul class=\"products columns-3\">\n<li class=\"product type-product post-44048 status-publish first instock product_cat-cosmetics product_cat-lotion-base product_cat-making-lotion has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"40868\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"40868\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/lotion-base\/aloe-vera-moisturizing-gel-base\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/lotion-base\/aloe-vera-moisturizing-gel-base\/\" title=\"Aloe Vera Gel Base\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/base010-aloe-vera-gel-base-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Aloe Vera Gel Base\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/lotion-base\/aloe-vera-moisturizing-gel-base\/\" aria-label=\"Aloe Vera Gel Base\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Aloe Vera Gel Base<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>4.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>4.09<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>250.00<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>206.61<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: &euro;4.95&euro;4.09 through &euro;250.00&euro;206.61<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. VAT<\/small> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">inc. VAT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">Excl. VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/lotion-base\/aloe-vera-moisturizing-gel-base\/\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_44048\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_variable add_to_cart_button\" data-product_id=\"44048\" data-product_sku=\"9502827369854\" aria-label=\"Select options for &ldquo;Aloe Vera Gel Base&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\">Select options<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_44048\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"product type-product post-19585 status-publish instock product_cat-cosmetics product_cat-emulsifier product_cat-make-mascara product_cat-making-lotion product_cat-raw-materials-en product_cat-raw-materials-en-2 product_cat-raw-materials-en-3 product_cat-raw-materials product_cat-soap-making product_tag-glycerine-en product_tag-glycerol-en has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<div class=\"commercekit-wishlist mini\" data-product-id=\"18939\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"commercekit-save-wishlist\" data-product-id=\"18939\" data-type=\"list\" title=\"Wishlist\" aria-label=\"Wishlist\"><em class=\"cg-wishlist\"><\/em><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/glycerine-glycerol\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/glycerine-glycerol\/\" title=\"Glycerine &#8211; Glycerol\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/transparentoils-300x360.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Polysorbaat 80 \u2013 Tween\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 147px, \" \/>\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/glycerine-glycerol\/\" aria-label=\"Glycerine &#8211; Glycerol\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Glycerine &#8211; Glycerol<\/a><\/div><div class=\"my-price\"><span class=\"wts-price-container\"><span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>2.25<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>1.86<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>219.95<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">&euro;<\/span>181.78<\/bdi><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: &euro;2.25&euro;1.86 through &euro;219.95&euro;181.78<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">incl. VAT<\/small> <span class=\"wts-price-wrapper\"><span class=\"wts-price-incl wts-active\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">inc. VAT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wts-price-excl wts-inactive\"><span class=\"wts-vat-text\">Excl. VAT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/buy\/soap-making\/glycerine-glycerol\/\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_19585\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_variable add_to_cart_button\" data-product_id=\"19585\" data-product_sku=\"SQ-VL01\" aria-label=\"Select options for &ldquo;Glycerine - Glycerol&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\">Select options<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_19585\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety and Hygiene in DIY Skincare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meticulous hygiene is essential when formulating cosmetics at home. Always wipe down your work surface, mixing beakers, and tools with rubbing alcohol before you begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any formulation that contains water is vulnerable to microbial contamination, including bacteria, yeast, and mold. Never use ordinary tap water, and always include an effective broad-spectrum preservative in water-based recipes. An unpreserved aqueous product can spoil within days, presenting a serious risk of eye infections. For water-containing formulas, it is also good practice to test the pH with test strips and adjust it to a skin-friendly level of roughly 5.5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Store your finished cleansers in airtight <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/handmade\/cosmetics\/making-lotion\/lotion-packaging\/\">lotion bottles and packaging<\/a>, away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Finally, avoid adding strong essential oils\u2014such as tea tree or citrus oils\u2014to products intended for the eye area, as they can cause severe stinging and irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Started with Your Own Formulas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formulating your own cleansers gives you total control over what touches your skin each day. Whether you prefer the rich, comforting feel of a cleansing oil or the weightless finish of micellar water, every formula can be adjusted to your skin&#8217;s unique preferences. Explore our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/category\/all-about-makeup-making\/\">making makeup<\/a> or discover our complete collection of raw ingredients in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/handmade\/cosmetics\/\">DIY cosmetics<\/a> shop. Pick your ingredients and treat your skin to a gentler, customized cleansing routine.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make your own natural makeup remover with these 3 gentle DIY recipes. 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