Growing up, my mother taught me to remove my eye makeup with Vaseline and cotton balls. While I've tried other eye makeup removers, I was never really able to get used to their drying effects. So when I decided to overhaul my beauty products a few months ago, there was the giant jar of Vaseline sitting on the shelf, staring me down. Now, I did try one natural eye makeup remover (Earth Science Chamomile and Green Tea Eye Makeup Remover), but since I had never liked them before I didn't feel like I could give it a fair review. (Visit the Eco*Pretty blog if you're interested in the Earth Science review.)Enter: Jojoba Oil!
To be honest, I don't even remember what led me to this wonderful oil (maybe a Google search for natural makeup removers?). But I can tell you that it really does work wonders when removing eye makeup (even waterproof mascara)! I simply squeeze a little onto a cotton ball and then rub until all the makeup is gone. It's a little more messy than Vaseline, but it keeps the skin around my eyes moist and supple just the same.
Some other uses:
-Dab a little around your nose at night after battling a cold/allergies (no one likes looking like Rudolph in the middle of May!)
-Rub it into dry or cracked elbows, to keep them soft
-Use a little (and I mean a LITTLE) on your legs and arms to get that subtle summer glow
-Mix it with your favorite scent for a super moisturizing bath
-Make your own at-home facial scrub with Jojoba Oil and Raw Sugar
Other (untested) claims:
Now I've read a few message boards claiming that Jojoba Oil can also clear acne, but I've been a little scared to go that far just yet. I've also read that it's good for rubbing on your ears when stretching out to a bigger-gauged earring. I've even read that it's safe to use on my cat (she's got major dandruff issues)!
Find it: less than $5 at Whole Foods and Trader Joe's
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