I started making an actual eye lash serum for myself about a year ago, with castor oil being one of the ingredients. I didn't like castor oil by itself because it is very thick and sticky. But mixed with other ingredients which make it non-sticky and possible to brush it on with a mascara-type wand makes a big difference. It made quite a noticeable difference for me in the pigmentation of my eye lashes, meaning they became blacker, which of course makes them look naturally thicker, and they do not fall out as often as they used to when removing makeup. It also softens the eye area around my lashes really nicely, which is a good thing.
As a result of that success, I also started experimenting with making my own bi-phase eye makeup remover because the one I formerly used was often sold out. I got fed up and decided to try and make my own, and am so glad I did. After experimenting with many different ingredients, I finally settled on a formulation that I am ecstatic with. It does not have castor oil in it, but it does have a percentage of a blend of other oils which make the skin and hair healthier, yet does not at all have an oily texture to it > does not leave behind an oily feeling around the eyes > and is not irritating at all, and as a bonus doesn't leave any chemical residue on the skin around the eyes. My eyes feel super fresh and clean afterwards. It actually doubles as what some people might call a toner, but is not at all a typical toner, but leaves facial skin nice and soft and free of residue from cleansers or soap which can contribute to blackheads, break-outs and irritations.The ingredients in typical eye makeup removers are terrible, as are the ingredients in toners, and it really makes me wonder how much the residue left behind by these products which I see in the stores contribute to fine lines and wrinkles in the eye area and on the face, even when using good serums and creams afterwards.
I absolutely love this remover, especially since it completely takes off both waterproof and non-waterproof eye makeup of all types, is a double-duty product for the eyes and face, and is 100% natural, calming and moisturizing. Using the above castor oil based serum and the bi-phase makeup remover/pseudo-toner together has made a big difference in my eye lashes *and* the skin around my eyes and on my face. I love coming up with products which I can use that are superior to anything I can find in the stores, and that are chemical free and contain ingredients which are great for both the hair and skin. Haven't bought a single bottle of eye makeup remover or after-cleansing product in a very long time because I haven't found anything in the stores which comes anywhere near these in quality or the way they perform. I really, truly love natural ingredients, especially when I can see and prove that they work as good, and far better, than anything that is mass-manufactured.
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