Discover this makeup removal secret using just a single ingredient from your fridge!
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As we age, our skin becomes more fragile and can easily be irritated by harsh chemicals or low-quality products, so we are always looking for better ways to pamper and protect it.
We’ve all been there – you’re away from home, you realise you don’t have face wash or makeup remover, and you’re faced with the possibility of sleeping in your full face of makeup – ugh!
Love Island Australia star Lexy Thornberry knows this situation all too well. Not only did she forget to pack her favourite cleanser when she was on holiday, but she also had no substitute in the house - that is, until she stumbled across a surprising solution: Milk.
You heard that right, people: Lexy used milk - yes, milk - to rid her face of stubborn, thick makeup! That’s right, no wiping down with tissues or anything; the milk removed the mascara and eyeliner like a dream.
As Lexy shared on her Instagram story: 'I forgot to pack my face wash, [my boyfriend] doesn't think it's a big deal but my raccoon eyes say otherwise,' alongside a photo of her half-removed makeup.
How did it work? All Lexy had to do was pour the milk all over her face, and then rub it in with her hands. And it worked like a charm! 'It actually worked, I'm speechless,' she said.
Not only is milk relatively common (it’s probably in your fridge right now), but it contains lactic acid, a natural skin brightener that can effectively remove makeup without stripping or drying your skin.
Milk is also hydrating. On nights when the temperatures plummet and the air gets drier, a milk wash can combat dryness by boosting your skin's moisture levels. It helps soften and smooth the skin, leaving it feeling luxuriously silky.
But that's not all! Milk works to soothe irritated skin as well. If you're dealing with sunburn, an outbreak of acne, or even just general irritation, a gentle milk bath (or in Lexy's case, a milk face wash) can provide relief and promote healing.
It may sound odd to pour a carton of milk over your face at the end of a long day, but the benefits are real. For those days when you’re out of your usual skincare products or just want to switch things up, consider reaching not for a store-bought replacement, but your very own fridge.
Sleeping with makeup on can clog your pores and cause inflammation, which is why Lexy’s makeshift makeup remover was so helpful. Not to mention it’s transferable to your bedding, which can also cause a wider range of issues because irritants will remain on your sheets the whole evening.
Your innocent beauty snooze can trigger premature ageing too. With clogged pores, your skin's natural repair mechanism is hindered. Your skin then struggles to renew cells and replenish collagen, leading to fine lines and wrinkles much quicker. No one wants to trade a night of laziness for years of premature wrinkling!
Moreover, mascara and eyeliner, if left unremoved overnight, can seep into your eyes, causing serious irritation or an eye infection. And let's not ignore the eyelashes, they become brittle from the dryness caused by makeup left overnight, potentially leading to breakage or loss.
Members, it’s important to keep some real makeup remover in your bag whenever you’re out and make sure to maintain a good skincare routine. But if you ever find yourself in a pinch, at least you know you don’t need to resort to using supermarket wipes which can be really damaging to your skin.
We’ve all been there – you’re away from home, you realise you don’t have face wash or makeup remover, and you’re faced with the possibility of sleeping in your full face of makeup – ugh!
Love Island Australia star Lexy Thornberry knows this situation all too well. Not only did she forget to pack her favourite cleanser when she was on holiday, but she also had no substitute in the house - that is, until she stumbled across a surprising solution: Milk.
You heard that right, people: Lexy used milk - yes, milk - to rid her face of stubborn, thick makeup! That’s right, no wiping down with tissues or anything; the milk removed the mascara and eyeliner like a dream.
As Lexy shared on her Instagram story: 'I forgot to pack my face wash, [my boyfriend] doesn't think it's a big deal but my raccoon eyes say otherwise,' alongside a photo of her half-removed makeup.
How did it work? All Lexy had to do was pour the milk all over her face, and then rub it in with her hands. And it worked like a charm! 'It actually worked, I'm speechless,' she said.
Not only is milk relatively common (it’s probably in your fridge right now), but it contains lactic acid, a natural skin brightener that can effectively remove makeup without stripping or drying your skin.
Love Island Australia star Lexy Thornberry used milk to remove her makeup. Credit: Dailymail UK
Milk is also hydrating. On nights when the temperatures plummet and the air gets drier, a milk wash can combat dryness by boosting your skin's moisture levels. It helps soften and smooth the skin, leaving it feeling luxuriously silky.
But that's not all! Milk works to soothe irritated skin as well. If you're dealing with sunburn, an outbreak of acne, or even just general irritation, a gentle milk bath (or in Lexy's case, a milk face wash) can provide relief and promote healing.
It may sound odd to pour a carton of milk over your face at the end of a long day, but the benefits are real. For those days when you’re out of your usual skincare products or just want to switch things up, consider reaching not for a store-bought replacement, but your very own fridge.
Sleeping with makeup on can clog your pores and cause inflammation, which is why Lexy’s makeshift makeup remover was so helpful. Not to mention it’s transferable to your bedding, which can also cause a wider range of issues because irritants will remain on your sheets the whole evening.
Milk contains lactic acid, a natural skin brightener that effectively removes makeup without drying your skin. Credit: Unsplash
Your innocent beauty snooze can trigger premature ageing too. With clogged pores, your skin's natural repair mechanism is hindered. Your skin then struggles to renew cells and replenish collagen, leading to fine lines and wrinkles much quicker. No one wants to trade a night of laziness for years of premature wrinkling!
Moreover, mascara and eyeliner, if left unremoved overnight, can seep into your eyes, causing serious irritation or an eye infection. And let's not ignore the eyelashes, they become brittle from the dryness caused by makeup left overnight, potentially leading to breakage or loss.
Members, it’s important to keep some real makeup remover in your bag whenever you’re out and make sure to maintain a good skincare routine. But if you ever find yourself in a pinch, at least you know you don’t need to resort to using supermarket wipes which can be really damaging to your skin.
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