Makeup remover uses ingredients of different properties to act on makeup ingredients (especially oily ingredients) attached to the surface of the skin, and makes them leave the skin by dissolving, dispersing or emulsifying them. It comprehensively utilizes the principle of surfactants, mechanical friction, chemical The similar compatibility principle – that is, hydrophilic substances can use water as a solvent, and lipophilic substances can use lipids as a solvent.
There are roughly three types of base ingredients used in the formulas of makeup products, namely: water-soluble, oil-soluble, and alcohol-soluble ingredients, so corresponding ingredients will be used in makeup removers to process these makeup ingredients. According to ingredients and dosage forms, makeup remover products are mainly divided into four categories: makeup remover water, makeup remover oil, makeup remover balm and makeup remover milk.
1. Makeup remover
Makeup remover mainly uses water and alcohol to dissolve water-soluble and alcohol-soluble ingredients respectively to achieve the purpose of makeup removal. Some makeup removers also add esters (Ester, a complex formed by the reaction of oil and acid) as surfactants, which can make oily substances leave the skin through emulsification and dispersion. It is relatively refreshing and non-greasy. However, makeup remover may not be effective for oily and water-resistant products. If you are not careful with the formula, it may be highly irritating. Especially if some friends are accustomed to using cotton pads together and rubbing them hard, it is very easy to cause skin barrier damage.
From the perspective of applicability, makeup remover is more suitable for lighter makeup.
In addition, makeup remover flows too easily, so when using it, you usually pour it on cotton pads or wet wipes, then press and gently wipe the makeup remover area. Sensitive and dry skin should use it with caution, and especially, especially, be sure to use it again. And I point it out again: don’t rub hard, don’t rub hard, don’t rub hard (it really breaks my heart) .
2. makeup remover
The main ingredients of cleansing oil are oils and fats, and some may add ester surfactants. It mainly uses the principle of oil-soluble oil to dissolve and clean oily makeup and water-resistant sunscreen products. Therefore, it is suitable for makeup that is thicker, oilier, and more durable.
Makeup contains a lot of lipids (so that the makeup can last longer), so more surfactants must be used to wash it off. During the cleaning process, it is easy to accidentally damage the physiological lipids between our own natural sebum and keratinocytes (degreasing the skin), thus affecting the skin barrier. Therefore, if cleansing oil is overused or used incorrectly, it can easily cause skin damage. This is why I have not recommended cleansing oil so far.
On the other hand, some cleansing oils use a large amount of comedogenic synthetic esters or a high proportion of monounsaturated fatty acids that are not good for the skin (such as olive oil, which contains a lot of oleic acid), which is very detrimental to acne-prone skin. .
But one thing that must be emphasized is that the consequences of using a certain product also depend to a large extent on how you use it (as I wrote in “Listen to Your Skin” many years ago: not only should you choose the product that suits your skin product, but also the correct method). Frankly speaking, just gently massaging the skin with cleansing oil will not damage the skin barrier that much; but if you add mechanical friction such as cotton pads and facial cleansing brushes, the damage will be double. This is not a big deal. Complete makeup removal and delicate care, but: physical and chemical combination , effectively damage the skin .
Makeup remover balm
There is no essential difference between cleansing balm and cleansing oil in essence. Its consistency will be higher, which can be achieve by adding solid lipids and lipid thickeners. During use, its fluidity is low, so it is not easy to stain or flow during use. It is relatively more convenient and comfortable. Its scope of application and applicability are similar to cleansing oil.
Makeup remover
Makeup remover is an all-rounder because it contains both water-phase and oil-phase ingredients. The working principle of makeup remover is similar to that of facial cleanser. It mainly uses surfactants. Some alcohols are add to enhance the cleaning power of alcohol-soluble ingredients (such as some pigments and fragrances). Makeup removers are more widely use and less irritating.
However, the makeup-removing ability of different makeup-removing milk products may be very different. Depending on the formula, its makeup-removing ability and applicable scope may be different. I was once testing whether sunscreen should be use to remove makeup. I used a well-known Japanese and found that its cleaning ability was not even as good as facial cleanser. Therefore, specific issues need to be analyze in detail.
Generally speaking, when considered comprehensively, it is versatile and easy to use, is relatively simple to use, and has good skin protection. I think makeup remover milk should be the first choice as long as it can ensure sufficient makeup removal ability .
Again, when removing makeup, be careful to avoid friction and use makeup remover products appropriately to protect your skin barrier. Have you learned it? Welcome to leave a message, watch, and forward ~
Review of knowledge points
1. This products use ingredients of different properties to act on the makeup attached to the skin surface and make them leave the skin by dissolving, dispersing or emulsifying, including dissolving, dispersing, emulsifying, and direct elution.
2. It has a relatively good effect on removing light makeup, but sensitive and dry skin should be use with caution, especially to avoid rubbing with cotton pads.
3. Cleansing oil is suitable for makeup that is thicker, oilier, and more durable. However, some makeup cleansing oils may contain a large amount of comedogenic synthetic esters, which is not good for acne-prone skin. In addition, there is no essential difference between makeup remover balm and makeup remover oil. Everyone should pay attention to the composition of lipids.
4. It remover is widely use and less irritating. If sufficient makeup removal ability can be ensure, it milk can be prefer.
