As we get older, our skin changes. It becomes drier, thinner and less elastic. This is why it's so important to take extra care of it, now more than ever. But with all of the different skin care products on the market these days, it can be hard to know which ones are worth using and which ones aren't. If you're feeling a bit lost, don't worry – we're here to help!

According to a certified dermatologist, Lindsey Zubritsky, M.D., FAAD, the ultimate skincare no-go is… makeup wipes. Yes! Makeup wipes, if you’re as shocked as we are, please read on.

Makeup removal should not include makeup wipes! Image source: Pexels.

Ms Zubritsky says that makeup wipes are ‘the worst thing you can ever use for your face’. It’s a bold claim, but there's a good reason why many dermatologists (not just Zubritsky) say you should avoid them if you can. Makeup wipes are often packed with alcohol and harsh surfactants which can irritate the skin, especially when coupled with the act of rubbing the makeup wipe back and forth to remove makeup. Plus, these single-use products pile up over time directly contributing to waste - so it’s not just bad for you and your skin, but the environment as well.

Instead, Ms Zubritsky recommends a double cleanse: ‘If you’re unfamiliar with double cleansing – it involves first using an oil cleanser or micellar water to remove makeup and sunscreen and then following up with a water-based cleanser.’

She also gave a few quick tips on double cleansing:

• Use your oil cleanser on dry skin
• Emulsify the oil cleanser after a dry application (aka – add water) before rinsing
• Opt for reusable cotton pads to cut down on waste
• Always cleanse up to your hairline!

If you’ve been removing your makeup with wipes for years, don't worry, you're not alone! It’s never too late to change the way you care for your skin, and if switching from makeup wipes to double cleansing doesn’t work for you then don’t worry, you don’t have to change the way you do things if it works for you! But if you are keen to try something different, let us know how it goes. We’d love to hear any feedback!

I know I will be trying this double-cleaning business and ditching my makeup wipes!

 

[Ricci]

Better still........ don't wear makeup!! your skin will thank you and your natural beauty will shine through!

 

[Ezzy]

As we get older, our skin changes. It becomes drier, thinner and less elastic. This is why it's so important to take extra care of it, now more than ever. But with all of the different skin care products on the market these days, it can be hard to know which ones are worth using and which ones aren't. If you're feeling a bit lost, don't worry – we're here to help!

According to a certified dermatologist, Lindsey Zubritsky, M.D., FAAD, the ultimate skincare no-go is… makeup wipes. Yes! Makeup wipes, if you’re as shocked as we are, please read on.

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Makeup removal should not include makeup wipes! Image source: Pexels.

Ms Zubritsky says that makeup wipes are ‘the worst thing you can ever use for your face’. It’s a bold claim, but there's a good reason why many dermatologists (not just Zubritsky) say you should avoid them if you can. Makeup wipes are often packed with alcohol and harsh surfactants which can irritate the skin, especially when coupled with the act of rubbing the makeup wipe back and forth to remove makeup. Plus, these single-use products pile up over time directly contributing to waste - so it’s not just bad for you and your skin, but the environment as well.

Instead, Ms Zubritsky recommends a double cleanse: ‘If you’re unfamiliar with double cleansing – it involves first using an oil cleanser or micellar water to remove makeup and sunscreen and then following up with a water-based cleanser.’

She also gave a few quick tips on double cleansing:

• Use your oil cleanser on dry skin
• Emulsify the oil cleanser after a dry application (aka – add water) before rinsing
• Opt for reusable cotton pads to cut down on waste
• Always cleanse up to your hairline!

If you’ve been removing your makeup with wipes for years, don't worry, you're not alone! It’s never too late to change the way you care for your skin, and if switching from makeup wipes to double cleansing doesn’t work for you then don’t worry, you don’t have to change the way you do things if it works for you! But if you are keen to try something different, let us know how it goes. We’d love to hear any feedback!

I know I will be trying this double-cleaning business and ditching my makeup wipes!

Don't use make-up myself but it makes sense to me.
Reminds me a bit of the aftershave men used to use with alcohol & the stinging associated with it only this wasn't rubbed on.

 

[wendell]

You can purchase wipes for sensitive skin with no alcohol

 

[BabsL]

As we get older, our skin changes. It becomes drier, thinner and less elastic. This is why it's so important to take extra care of it, now more than ever. But with all of the different skin care products on the market these days, it can be hard to know which ones are worth using and which ones aren't. If you're feeling a bit lost, don't worry – we're here to help!

According to a certified dermatologist, Lindsey Zubritsky, M.D., FAAD, the ultimate skincare no-go is… makeup wipes. Yes! Makeup wipes, if you’re as shocked as we are, please read on.

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Makeup removal should not include makeup wipes! Image source: Pexels.

Ms Zubritsky says that makeup wipes are ‘the worst thing you can ever use for your face’. It’s a bold claim, but there's a good reason why many dermatologists (not just Zubritsky) say you should avoid them if you can. Makeup wipes are often packed with alcohol and harsh surfactants which can irritate the skin, especially when coupled with the act of rubbing the makeup wipe back and forth to remove makeup. Plus, these single-use products pile up over time directly contributing to waste - so it’s not just bad for you and your skin, but the environment as well.

Instead, Ms Zubritsky recommends a double cleanse: ‘If you’re unfamiliar with double cleansing – it involves first using an oil cleanser or micellar water to remove makeup and sunscreen and then following up with a water-based cleanser.’

She also gave a few quick tips on double cleansing:

• Use your oil cleanser on dry skin
• Emulsify the oil cleanser after a dry application (aka – add water) before rinsing
• Opt for reusable cotton pads to cut down on waste
• Always cleanse up to your hairline!

If you’ve been removing your makeup with wipes for years, don't worry, you're not alone! It’s never too late to change the way you care for your skin, and if switching from makeup wipes to double cleansing doesn’t work for you then don’t worry, you don’t have to change the way you do things if it works for you! But if you are keen to try something different, let us know how it goes. We’d love to hear any feedback!

I know I will be trying this double-cleaning business and ditching my makeup wipes!

Use tissue! Cheaper, more for yr money, and compostable. Yay Kleenex! I find the cheap tissues too harsh.

 

[lozat54]

As we get older, our skin changes. It becomes drier, thinner and less elastic. This is why it's so important to take extra care of it, now more than ever. But with all of the different skin care products on the market these days, it can be hard to know which ones are worth using and which ones aren't. If you're feeling a bit lost, don't worry – we're here to help!

According to a certified dermatologist, Lindsey Zubritsky, M.D., FAAD, the ultimate skincare no-go is… makeup wipes. Yes! Makeup wipes, if you’re as shocked as we are, please read on.

View attachment 6569
Makeup removal should not include makeup wipes! Image source: Pexels.

Ms Zubritsky says that makeup wipes are ‘the worst thing you can ever use for your face’. It’s a bold claim, but there's a good reason why many dermatologists (not just Zubritsky) say you should avoid them if you can. Makeup wipes are often packed with alcohol and harsh surfactants which can irritate the skin, especially when coupled with the act of rubbing the makeup wipe back and forth to remove makeup. Plus, these single-use products pile up over time directly contributing to waste - so it’s not just bad for you and your skin, but the environment as well.

Instead, Ms Zubritsky recommends a double cleanse: ‘If you’re unfamiliar with double cleansing – it involves first using an oil cleanser or micellar water to remove makeup and sunscreen and then following up with a water-based cleanser.’

She also gave a few quick tips on double cleansing:

• Use your oil cleanser on dry skin
• Emulsify the oil cleanser after a dry application (aka – add water) before rinsing
• Opt for reusable cotton pads to cut down on waste
• Always cleanse up to your hairline!

If you’ve been removing your makeup with wipes for years, don't worry, you're not alone! It’s never too late to change the way you care for your skin, and if switching from makeup wipes to double cleansing doesn’t work for you then don’t worry, you don’t have to change the way you do things if it works for you! But if you are keen to try something different, let us know how it goes. We’d love to hear any feedback!

I know I will be trying this double-cleaning business and ditching my makeup wipes!

Old news!!

 

[Janet g]

Nothing wrong with good ole soap & water

 

[Caroline257]

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As we get older, our skin changes. It becomes drier, thinner and less elastic. This is why it's so important to take extra care of it, now more than ever. But with all of the different skin care products on the market these days, it can be hard to know which ones are worth using and which ones aren't. If you're feeling a bit lost, don't worry – we're here to help!

According to a certified dermatologist, Lindsey Zubritsky, M.D., FAAD, the ultimate skincare no-go is… makeup wipes. Yes! Makeup wipes, if you’re as shocked as we are, please read on.

View attachment 6569
Makeup removal should not include makeup wipes! Image source: Pexels.

Ms Zubritsky says that makeup wipes are ‘the worst thing you can ever use for your face’. It’s a bold claim, but there's a good reason why many dermatologists (not just Zubritsky) say you should avoid them if you can. Makeup wipes are often packed with alcohol and harsh surfactants which can irritate the skin, especially when coupled with the act of rubbing the makeup wipe back and forth to remove makeup. Plus, these single-use products pile up over time directly contributing to waste - so it’s not just bad for you and your skin, but the environment as well.

Instead, Ms Zubritsky recommends a double cleanse: ‘If you’re unfamiliar with double cleansing – it involves first using an oil cleanser or micellar water to remove makeup and sunscreen and then following up with a water-based cleanser.’

She also gave a few quick tips on double cleansing:

• Use your oil cleanser on dry skin
• Emulsify the oil cleanser after a dry application (aka – add water) before rinsing
• Opt for reusable cotton pads to cut down on waste
• Always cleanse up to your hairline!

If you’ve been removing your makeup with wipes for years, don't worry, you're not alone! It’s never too late to change the way you care for your skin, and if switching from makeup wipes to double cleansing doesn’t work for you then don’t worry, you don’t have to change the way you do things if it works for you! But if you are keen to try something different, let us know how it goes. We’d love to hear any feedback!

I know I will be trying this double-cleaning business and ditching my makeup wipes!

bought a soft make up remover cloth from Kmart which I wet with water and it removes my mascara easily. I throw it in the washing machine and reuse it. Love it

 

[Penny4]

Geez ... I got out of the habit wearing make-up when wearing face masks.
I've never used disposable wipes though as my skin is reactive.
Years ago, I bought 'Face Halo' reusable wipes. I still give my face a wash after using the wipes though.

 

[Thecla]

I have used Nutrimetics since I was about 19 ( now in my late 60's). Sometimes I think I will try another brand and do for a very short while...I always go back to nutrimetics. No matter how much or little makeup I wear I cleanse , tone and moisturise morning and night. The cleanser takes off the makeup beautifully. I personally prefer the foaming type cleanser and once I have a good go all over my face, if I haven't done this process in the shower to splash handfuls of water on my face, I wet a clean flannel and wipe away the dirt and grime before toning.(yes, I have a big drawer of flannels!) Over the years I have changed the different products within the nutrimetics range to benefit my skin type more. They have developed makeup remover wipes but they are filled with the same sleansers that you would use from the bottles..

 

[lidawalsai1972]

Hey there, thank you so much for sharing this helpful information about skincare! As someone who's just started taking my skincare routine more seriously, I found this post really informative. I was shocked to hear that makeup wipes are actually bad for your skin and the environment. I've been using them for years, but I'm definitely going to give the double-cleansing method a try now. Recently, I discovered an aesthetics clinic in Singapore that has helped me a lot with my skincare routine. They gave me some great tips on how to take care of my skin, and I've noticed a huge improvement in its texture and appearance. I'm really excited to see how incorporating double cleansing into my routine will enhance my skin even further.

 

[Thecla]

I use a foaming facial cleanser and wipe the remnants of with a lovely warm wet washer. Throw the washer in the laundry basket and wash...reuse many many times.