Why We Say No to Makeup Remover Wipes — And What Your Skin Actually Needs.
- Evelia Torres
- Mar 21
- 3 min read
Makeup remover wipes have long been marketed as the quick and easy solution for removing makeup at the end of the day. We get it, after a long day, it’s tempting to grab a wipe, swipe your face, and get into bed. But at De Mi Tierra, we know that what’s convenient isn’t always what’s best… for your skin or the planet.
Let’s talk about why we’ve said adiós to makeup wipes, and why oil cleansing is the gentle, nourishing ritual your skin has been craving.
The Problem with Makeup Wipes
Makeup remover wipes may seem harmless, but they’re actually doing more harm than good both to your skin and the environment. Here’s why:
Environmental Impact
Most makeup wipes are made from non-biodegradable materials like polyester and polypropylene (aka plastic).
These materials don’t break down in landfills, they sit there for hundreds of years!
The beauty industry alone contributes over 7.6 billion pounds of makeup wipe waste each year… yikes.
Skin Damage
Makeup wipes often contain harsh surfactants, alcohol, and preservatives to dissolve makeup, but these ingredients can strip your skin’s natural moisture barrier.
Tugging and rubbing with a wipe can irritate delicate skin, especially around the eyes.
Many wipes leave behind residue, which can clog pores and lead to breakouts.
Quick fix? Sí. Healthy for your skin? No.
Why Oil Cleansing is Better for Your Skin
Nature already provides everything your skin needs to stay balanced and glowing and oil cleansing is rooted in the wisdom of working with your skin, not against it.
Here’s how our Cleansing Oil works its magic:
💧 Oil Dissolves Oil Your skin naturally produces sebum (oil) to keep itself balanced and moisturized. The principle of oil cleansing is simple: oil attracts oil. When you massage the Cleansing Oil onto your skin, it gently lifts away:
Makeup (even waterproof!)
Sunscreen
Dirt and impurities
Excess sebum
💧 No Stripping, No Dryness
Unlike traditional foaming cleansers or makeup wipes, which can strip away natural oils, our Cleansing Oil works to preserve your skin’s natural barrier, leaving it soft, balanced, and nourished.
Our Cleansing Oil – Powered by Ancestral Ingredients
Each ingredient in our Cleansing Oil is chosen for its natural, skin-loving benefits:
✨ Avocado Oil (sourced from Mexico) – Rich in vitamins A, D, and E, avocado oil deeply nourishes the skin and supports cell regeneration.
✨ Castor Oil – Naturally antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, it helps draw out impurities and soothes irritation.
✨ Sunflower Oil – Lightweight yet packed with antioxidants, it protects against environmental stressors and keeps skin soft.
✨ Jojoba Oil – Closely mimics your skin’s natural sebum, balancing oil production and preventing breakouts.
✨ Lavender, Geranium & Tea Tree – Calming and antibacterial, this essential oil blend refreshes while restoring balance.
How to Use It – Make it a Ritual
Cleansing with oil isn’t just skincare, it’s self-care. Here’s how to turn this into your nightly ritual:
Massage – Apply a quarter sized amount of Cleansing Oil to dry skin. Take a moment to inhale the grounding scent of lavender and geranium.
Dissolve – Gently massage in circular motions, allowing the oil to break down makeup and impurities.
Remove – Wipe away with a warm, damp cloth.
Restore – No tightness, no dryness — just clean, soft, radiant skin.
Why It Works
Oil cleansing respects your skin’s natural balance. Instead of harsh chemicals and alcohol, you’re treating your skin to nutrient-rich plant oils that replenish and strengthen. No residue. No irritation. Just soft, glowing skin.
The Bottom Line
Makeup wipes may feel convenient, but convenience comes at a cost. Waste for the planet. Damage for your skin. The solution? Slow down. Honor your skin. Treat it to a ritual that restores instead of strips.
✨ De Mi Tierra’s Cleansing Oil gives your skin the nourishment it craves — and your nighttime routine the sacred moment it deserves.
Ditch the wipes. Your skin (and Mother Earth) will thank you!
Shop the Cleansing Oil → here
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