How do you take your make-up off? You’ve probably always been wrong. Find out why

A few days ago a friend told me about her misadventure which ended in the hospital and moreover in the middle of the night. For remove mascara, that evening, like every evening, he used a cotton pad soaked in micellar water. Unfortunately, a thread of cotton went into one eye that started to tear a lot. Alone she could not remove it in any way so much so that she ran to the emergency room where only the expert hand of a doctor put an end to her discomfort.

Eye to the eyes!

In short, also a mechanical gesture for many of us, like that of remove make-up, hides unsuspected ambushes. To make sure what happened to her doesn’t happen, we do a lot pay attention to the gestures to remove make-up, especially that of the eyes. When it comes to beauty routine, we know there are so many do’s and don’ts that it’s hard to remember everything. But by following the advice of the experts, everything is simpler. Britain’s Emmy, for example, which specializes in lashes and brows, revealed to the The Sun how to remove stubborn mascara without damaging the lashes.

First of all he revealed that it is best to use blends of oils rather than a normal make-up remover wipe: «Mascara is becoming bulletproof and very often you think you have removed it all, but there is still a lot left at the root. Stronger cosmetics require more effort to get rid of, and standard micellar waters just can’t. You need those mixed with oil or milk-oil, such as that of Glossier, which often not only eliminate make-up but also nourish lashes and eyebrows ». In addition, the expert also recommends i reusable diskettes instead of wipes as they help remove most makeup more gently and effectively. And lint-proof! After using them, just put them in the washing machine, so they also have a sustainable DNA that never hurts.

Taking off your make-up becomes a Spa Experience

Let’s not forget that removing make-up with ad hoc products in the evening can transform into a real Spa experience. Here’s what Emanuela Restelli, beauty expert, ambassador of the Elemis brand (also loved by Meghan Markle) and TV show on QVC Italia recommends. «First remove make-up from eyes and lips with a specific biphasic. Then massage a small amount of Cleansing Balm, such as Elemis Pro Collagen, on the dry face: the texture transforms into an oil that dissolves make-up and impurities, dissolves sebum, smog and fine dust. Bring your hands close to your face and take the best breath of your day, then add a little water and continue massaging; the conditioner transforms again into a creamy milk to rinse. The formulation is transformative for the skin thanks to nine different essential oils – including borage, rose, chamomile – and Padina Pavonica algae, capable of blocking the deterioration of the collagen reserves already existing in the dermis. Then don’t miss it the experience of double cleansing, one after the other. If you want a extra beauty tip, one evening a week apply the balm on clean skin, making it penetrate as if it were a cream and leave it on all night like a sleeping mask ».

In the gallery to each his own make-up remover, always paying attention!

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