Are you having trouble removing your mascara? Don’t worry, you are not alone!

It is more often than not that the mascara on your eyes just won't budge, despite using the best eye care products to remove it. Your eyes are all black and you are afraid you look like a raccoon.

So, what is mascara? Mascara is basically an emulsion of piments, water, oil and wax. This is why it’s so difficult to remove it from your eyes. it is important that you make use of the right makeup removers and on top of that the appropriate technique for mascara removal.

Well it’s time to wave goodbye to those racoon eyes as we have drafted a simple guide of do’s and don'ts, keeping in mind essential eye care, of how to remove your mascara:

A good quality cotton pad

You should use a cotton pad that has good quality. This means it should be lint-free and should not be prone to shredding. Otherwise you will end up cleaning pieces of cotton from your eyes along with the mascara. You can get the cotton pads in bulk from the supermarket easily.

Opt for a biphasic remover

Biphasic makeup removers comprise two parts, a cleansing oil which effectively wipes off mascara and other types of cosmetics and water to cleanse the skin after removing the mascara. Hence, they are great for removing all sorts of water proof eye care cosmetics as well.

Let the eyes soak in the product

It is essential that the solvents of the eye care product dissolve the pigments and polymers, so they can be easily broken down. This is key to avoid aggressive pulling and rubbing on the eyes and lashes.

You should hold the cotton pad soaked in a remover against your eyes for a minimum of 30 seconds.

Wipe in the direction of your lashes

While removing eye care cosmetics from your eyes, make sure you work from the inside to outside minimising the probability of bacteria and mascara being trapped in your eyes. for this, gently grip your lashes with the cotton pad between your fingers and roll it. This will reduce rubbing and avoid wrinkles at the same time.

Be gentle

The skin around your eyes is very delicate and needs to be treated with care. Exerting pressure around your under eyes can also lead to the disruption of your blood vessels and cause complications.

Keep your eyes closed while removing

Some eye care cosmetics are formulated with certain ingredients that can cause severe irritation in your eyes. This can take a day or two before it settles down.

Use a makeup removing wipe

After you are done wiping off your mascara with a cotton pad, follow up with a gentle makeup wipe. This will make sure the last traces of mascara are also wiped.

Finalise with a moisturiser

When you remove your eye makeup there are chances that you disrupt the skin's protective barrier. Failing to address your skin after removing mascara can cause irritation and dryness. So, you would want to apply a thin layer of moisturiser on your upper eyelid as well as your under eyes.

You should essentially use an eye cream containing retinol on your under eyes. This will promote the production of collagen and prevent the formation of dark circles and fine lines.

Don’t use cotton balls

Cotton balls are effective for removing toners and facial makeup. But you should avoid using it when it comes to wiping off eye care cosmetics. This is because there are chances that the loose fibres will get into your eyes and cause irritation.

Don’t use alcohol-based products

Alcohol based eye care products tend to dry out your skin, slowly stripping it off. This leads to less moisture in the eyelids, causing irritation. Therefore, it's best to keep use of such products at an all minimum.

Don’t rush

The more time you give your mascara to soften, the easier it will get to remove it effectively and neatly. So, don’t rush the process and be patient.

Don’t move in a circular direction

more often than not we tend to remove the mascara, cleaning it in a circular and horizontal motion. But we don’t realise that we are just moving the mascara around the eyes instead of wiping it off. So, it's best to avoid moving in a circular direction as you clean your eyecare cosmetics.

Don’t rub harshly

Rubbing off your eyes harshly can cause a low-grade inflammation that can lead to further complications.

Don’t skip the cleanser

If you apply an oil-based makeup remover, you will want to get rid of any oily residue around your under eyes. For this you must follow up with a gentle foaming cleanser.

Girls if you are finding it tough to remove your mascara, we have got you covered with certain tips that you can follow.