Are you still using makeup wipes as a cleanser?

Makeup wipes are bad for your skin. Our face tends to have softer, smoother skin than the other body parts. Face wipes are very harsh on the skin. You should avoid using these wipes and find a gentler way to cleanse your face. Let us discuss :

Why you should not be using makeup wipes anymore?

• Face wipes do not cleanse your face properly. It looks like you are removing your makeup because you can see the dirt or makeup on the wipe but what you are actually doing is rubbing the makeup around your face.
• You should not just cleanse your face with the wipes and jump to your skincare routine. This can harm your skin. If you have acne, it will get worse. The products that you are using to heal your skin will not be working on your skin because you haven’t applied it on the cleaned skin. You should always apply your skincare products on the cleaned skin to work its magic.
• Face wipes should not be a part of your daily routine. Most of the face wipes contains alcohol which is not good for your skin. Alcohol dries out your skin. Continuous use of such make wipes can damage your skin.
• Rubbing your face with the wipes is not a good choice. Rubbing can cause redness, inflammation, irritation. Our skin has collagen, elasticity. By rubbing we are stretching out our skin, this can reduce elasticity of the skin which can cause wrinkles on the face.

When should you use makeup wipes?

There is time and place to use the wipes. Once in a while, if you are using makeup wipes for an emergency then it is safe to use. Just remember do not use it on a daily basis.

• When you are travelling and you do not have any option but to remove your makeup or cleanse your face on the way, you can use the wipes. This will not cleanse your face properly but it can give you a refreshing feeling. It is better to use the wipes than to sleep with your makeup.
• When you are too tired and feeling sleepy after a long day of work or partying through the night and feeling lazy, you can use a wipe for quick cleansing. Again, It is better to use makeup wipes than to sleep with your makeup. Just skip the skincare products that day. If your skin is feeling dry just use a simple moisturizer.
• When you are in the gym or running or doing some work that makes you sweat, then you can use makeup wipes. For some people, sweating makes them uncomfortable. Makeup wipes really come in a handy in that situation.

Alternatives

Makeup wipes are not good for the environment. Many wipes are not biodegradable, they do not get decomposed easily. It takes many years to decompose. Try not to use face wipes or if you are still using it, use reusable wipes or micellar water instead.