♻️DIY Guide: How to Make Reusable Makeup Remover Wipes
Reducing waste in your daily beauty routine is easier than you think. Reusable makeup remover wipes are a practical, zero-waste option that's gentle on your skin and cost-effective. In this guide, you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to make them, care for them, and join the ecological transition 🌱.
🌟Why make the switch?
Less waste and more savings. Replacing cotton pads or disposable wipes with reusable wipes avoids hundreds or even thousands of units per year.
Skin-friendly. Made with natural fabrics like organic cotton, bamboo, or flannel, they are soft, hypoallergenic, and reduce irritation.
Durability: They can be washed and used hundreds of times, providing long-lasting performance and cost-effective care.
✂️ Materials you need:
Soft and absorbent fabrics (organic cotton, bamboo, flannel, microfiber).
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- Strong threads.
- Scissors, pins, or paper clips, and a circular or square template.
- Sewing machine or needle for hand sewing.
- Option: bias tape or overlocked edges for a neat finish.
🪡 Step by Step
Cut the pieces. Use a template (glass, CD, or mold) about 10 cm (3-4″). Cut two pieces per towel; they can be round or square.
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Join the layers Place the pieces "right sides together", secure with pins.
Sew the perimeter. Sew all the way around, leaving a 2 to 3 cm opening for turning the garment inside out. Using a zigzag stitch will reinforce the edges.
Fold the edge. Turn the cloth inside out and topstitch the edge.
Repeat the process in batches. Save time by cutting and sewing multiple seams (make your own batches).
🧼 Care and Washing
Wash them in mesh bags, along with delicate items, at a medium temperature. Avoid using bleach and fabric softeners, as they dry out the fibers.
If stains remain, soak them in water with natural soap before washing.
Let them air dry; drying them in the sun helps disinfect them.
💡 Tips and variations
Dual-fiber: Use one side of the microfiber to remove makeup and the other side of the cotton pad to tone.
Shapes: Round for facial routines, square for more extensive cleansing.
Recycling: Reuse fabric from old t-shirts, flannels, or towels: eco-friendly and economical!
Conscious gift: Create sets with laundry bags. A practical and sustainable gift!
🛠️ Final step: how to use it
Wet the wipe and wring it out a little.
Apply your makeup remover or micellar water.
Cleanse your face and eyes.
Place it in a dirty mesh bag until your weekly wash.
Final Thoughts
This simple DIY makes a tangible contribution to your sustainable, zero-waste lifestyle. In addition to caring for your skin, it reduces plastic, single-use cotton, and packaging. As Her Style Code says: "Your skin will thank you, and so will the planet."