Correct Use of Face Wipes and Homemade Alternatives

New Delhi: In the summer season, most women never forget to keep face wipes in their bags. Using face wipes is considered an easy, convenient, and effective way to cleanse the face. Without water, they instantly clean the skin and also help improve blood circulation in the facial nerves.

Face wipes not only refresh tired skin but are also useful for correcting smudged eyeliner or kajal around the eyes. These wipes help protect the skin from dust, dirt, and pollution, and regular use helps keep the skin clean and fresh.

Wet face wipes come in handy while traveling, after gym workouts, or when water and face wash aren’t easily available. Just one wipe can leave the face feeling clean and instantly refreshed. However, most commercially available wipes contain alcohol, which can dry out the skin and make it dull. It may even lead to breakouts. Therefore, it’s important to moisturize the skin after using wipes to maintain hydration.

Avoid fragrant wipes, as they can cause irritation and allergies. It’s better to use low-fragrance or fragrance-free wipes that are skin-friendly and leave the skin feeling clean and fresh.

You can also make your own face wipes at home for a safer and more affordable option. For example:

To make aloe vera face wipes:

• Take 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel in a glass bowl.

• Add 1 tablespoon of rose water and the oil from one vitamin E capsule.

• Mix well and dip dry cotton wipes in the solution.

• These wipes moisturize the skin and are also helpful in removing makeup.

Another method:

• Mix warm water, coconut oil, essential oil, and Castile soap in a bowl.

• Place cotton pads in a jar and pour the mixture over them.

• Close the lid and let it soak for 45 minutes.

• These wipes are easy to carry in your bag and use anytime.