The truth about make-up wipes is something most of us make-up wearers might not be aware of.

Most of us will have used make-up remover wipes, or use them on a regular basis.

Whether these are your daily go-to for your first cleanse, or when you just don’t have the energy to do your evening skincare routine. I know I have just grabbed the packet at the end of a long day and taken off what I can.

Sometimes it’s the convenience of having the wipes over the importance of removing my make-up properly.

Knowing about the issues surrounding make-up wipes makes me a lot more conscious.

We should all really be looking at making our beauty routine more eco-friendly and stopping using make-up wipes is one way we can do that.

 

Wipes have become a subject of scrutiny amongst make-up lovers and the beauty world. Not just make-up ones but also baby and household wipes, due to the environmental factors surrounding them.

All may not be as good as it seems

Environmental factors with makeup wipes

The Truth About Make-Up Wipes

Much like the plastic straw and plastic carrier bags, they fall into this category when it comes to our environment

The one time usage is deemed irresponsible for the sake of convenience

Wipes are often flushed down toilets causing blockages or washing up on our coastlines.

Make-up wipes take about 100 years to disappear from landfill if you aren’t using bio-degradable ones that are. So expect to see them causing issues in our environment for a lot longer

To support my need for speed, on those lazy or tiresome days, I have started using bio-degradable make-up wipes. These for me are not a daily use, they are maybe once a week if that.

I find they don’t dry out anywhere near as quickly if you don’t seal the packet properly either which is great. You still can not flush them, nor recycle them yet either but they breakdown a lot quicker in landfill

Skincare concerns about using makeup wipes

They do a good job at removing makeup, I agree with that for a quick fix. But for them to be so quick and easy though, they aren’t so kind to your skin

Realistically they only remove part of your makeup and surface bacteria, then they are just smearing the day’s grime around your face. Sounds pretty gross when I put it like that, but it’s true.

No make-up wipe is 100% effective or even 95% effective at cleansing your face. You are far better off using micellar water

Skipping more appropriate skincare routines will encourage your skin to age more quickly. They tend to dehydrate your skin and can cause inflammation or spots where the correct PH level is not maintained

While makeup wipes offer a quick fix, it’s essential to consider their impact on both your skin and the environment. As consumers, we have the power to make informed choices that benefit not only our well-being but also the planet. Exploring alternative methods for makeup removal, such as cleansing balms, reusable pads, or micellar water, can be a step towards a more sustainable and skin-friendly beauty routine. The truth about makeup wipes lies in understanding their limitations and making choices that align with our values for health and environmental responsibility.

There are so many different wipes on the market, and you will see the switch to more sustainable, bio-degradable versions over the coming years. Even better if you are using wipes daily, stop.

Your skin and environment will thank you for it.

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