The One Makeup Remover You Should Stop Using, According To A Dermatologist

If you wear makeup, makeup remover is a necessity. It’s needed to get rid of all of the pore-clogging makeup that you’ve been wearing all day. Removing your makeup is a chore to everyone, but it’s the best way to prevent acne, skin irritation, wrinkles, and other annoying skincare concerns.

But, not every makeup remover is good for your skin. In fact, certain brands use harmful ingredients to make their formulas and they can really do a number on your skin.

Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Director of Cosmetic & Clinical Research in Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital, says that makeup wipes can cause irritation due to preservatives that prevent micro-organisms from contaminating the wipes. He revealed that formaldehyde-releasing chemicals, solubilizers, surfactants, and emulsifiers are often used, which are things you should never want in your skincare products.

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