DIY Two-Phase Makeup Remover with Rose Water

BY Ing. Žaneta Milošová (Havírová)

Gentle makeup removal in 3 steps, without unnecessary chemicals and with an oil tailored to your skin type. A two-phase makeup remover combines a water phase and an oil phase. Rose water refreshes the skin, while the oil helps dissolve makeup, SPF, excess sebum, and everyday impurities. Just shake well before use to temporarily combine both phases.

🧪 Ingredients for approximately 30 ml

  • 15 ml Rose water, floral water, or hydrosol
  • 14 ml Plant oil, such as sweet almond, apricot kernel, jojoba, or grapeseed oil
  • 0.2 ml Vitamin E, approx. 4 drops
  • 0.3 ml Cosgard, approx. 6 drops

Source: AI-generated (ChatGPT, OpenAI)

What does each ingredient do?

Rose water refreshes, gently hydrates, and helps soothe the skin.

Plant oil helps dissolve makeup, SPF, and oil-based impurities.

Vitamin E helps protect the oil phase from going rancid. It is not a preservative but rather an antioxidant.

Cosgard is a preservative approved for use in natural cosmetics. It may cause a stinging sensation for some people, so test a small amount first.

✨ How to make it

Prepare a clean 30 ml bottle. Pour in the rose water, add the Cosgard, and mix well. Then add the plant oil and vitamin E, close the bottle, and shake thoroughly. Shake well before each use so the water and oil phases temporarily combine.

🔧 How to use

Apply the remover to a cotton pad or directly into your hands and gently remove makeup. After cleansing, it’s a good idea to rinse your face with water or follow up with a gentle cleansing gel, especially if you have sensitive, blemish-prone, or oilier skin.

📦 Storage and shelf life

Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight. When preserved with Cosgard, it is best used within 3 months. Without a preservative, keep it refrigerated and use it as soon as possible, ideally within 2–4 weeks.

Before each use, always check the smell, colour, and appearance. If the makeup remover develops an unusual smell, changes colour, or looks suspicious, do not use it.

Safety first 🙂🏥

Before first use, perform a patch test on a small area of skin and wait 24 hours. Do not apply to irritated or broken skin. Always use clean bottles, containers, and utensils when preparing and storing the product.

Author

  • Ing. Žaneta Milošová (Havírová)

    She is leading the GreenScan company, which promotes the freedom of choice and the right to information for every consumer. She graduated from Environmental sciences at VSB-TUO and has always been trying to find balance between nature and the modern world. She is dedicated to the popularization of science, educating and raising awareness about the harmful substances around us. She also organizes seminars, webinars, workshops and consulting for individuals, companies and organizations.

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