The Eye-Ageing Mistake Most Women Make Every Night (And How to Fix It)

 Mascara Removal/Cleansing & Face Cleansing  Is An Art

Want Younger-Looking Eyes? It Starts With How You Remove Your Mascara

The Mascara Removal Technique Beauty Experts Swear By — and Why It Changes Everything

Step-by-step mascara removal technique with a finger
rolling and tissue wrap.

Most people don’t realise eyelash mites (Demodex) live naturally at the base of the lashes. They’re tiny, harmless in small numbers, but can multiply if mascara is not removed properly. Good mascara hygiene is essential to keep them under control.

Karoleen Keys Organic Skincare supports healthy lashes and helps keep Demodex levels balanced — but only when our skincare products are used correctly and consistently. This is how I teach my Beauty School Students and my clients to clean their skin and remove mascara. I believe that mascara should be carefully removed first before cleansing your face, to keep those nasty black particles from getting into your pores.

This keeps the delicate eye area protected while removing mascara cleanly. Use gentle pressure and slow, controlled movements. Eye mites cannot be seen but they are there.

Preparation

  1. Wash hands: Clean and dry your hands thoroughly to avoid transferring bacteria or debris.




  1. Add a drop of oil:
    •  To the palm and drop of oil cleanser. Dip your index finger in the oil.
    • Use a small amount of cleansing oil on your index fingertip.
    • Rolling from under the lashes
  1. Close the eye:
    • Keep the eye fully closed

  2. Position the finger under the lashes:
    • Place the top side of your index finger under the lash line so the lashes sit above your finger.
  3. Roll upward to localize mascara:
    • Use a gentle tapping-and-rolling motion upward.
    • Lift both top and bottom lashes in one pass to gather the mascara onto the finger rather than the skin.




Tissue wrap and clean removal

  1. Wrap the fingertip with tissue:
    • Fold a soft tissue around the same index finger (snug, not bulky).
    • The tissue should cover the pad of your finger with a smooth surface.
  2. Wipe from the outer edge inward:





    • Starting at the outer corner, place the tissue-wrapped finger under the lashes.
    • Roll/wipe upward in a single, clean motion toward the center, then repeat toward the inner corner.
    • The tissue should visibly pick up black mascara and any excess oil.

Repeat as needed:

    • Use fresh sections of tissue and light reapplication of oil if necessary.
    • Avoid dragging or pressing into the eyelid skin.

Finishing

  1. Final sweep:
    • Use a clean tissue to lightly blot along the lash tips and outer corner to remove remaining residue.
  2. Optional rinse:
  • Now gently press the eyes with a warm wet facecloth
  • Pat dry.

Pro tips

  • Minimal oil: A tiny amount is enough; excess increases smearing.
  • Pressure control: Keep it feather-light; you’re lifting mascara off the lashes, not scrubbing the skin.
  • Direction matters: Always start under the lashes and roll upward to prevent transfer onto the eye area.
  • Fresh tissue surfaces: Rotate to a clean patch each pass so you’re removing, not re-depositing.

·         Lighting and mirror: Good light and a stable mirror help maintain gentle, precise movements. This can help in the beginning of this treatment procedure by doing one eye at a time so the other eye is open. Eventually, you will learn the power of touch and be able to do this without a mirror.  I hope this has helped you, girly girls.
 Blessing Robyn xx

🌿 Robyn’s Trusted Face Cleansing Routine

Step 1: Apply Cleanser

  • Gently massage your organic cleanser into the skin using upward circular motions. Just a few drops of an oil cleanser is required. A little goes a long way.
  • Focus on areas with makeup, sunscreen, or excess oil.
  • Rub cleanser into each side of the nose with your fingers
  • Rub eyebrows with your fingers
  • I encourage my students and clients to remove eyelash mascara first. See my separate notes on removing the mascara.

Step 1: Prepare the Cloth

  • Use a soft, clean face cloth.
  • Soak it in warm water — not hot — to help open pores and soften the skin.
  • Wring out to remove most of the warm water


 

Step 3: Position the Cloth

  • Fold the warm, damp cloth and place it over your entire face.
  • Close your eyes and relax.
  • Curve both hands over the cloth, with fingers resting in the hairline and the fattest part of your wrists gently cradling the upper cheekbone area.
  • This positioning allows the warmth to reach the eye area and forehead without pressure.

Step 4: Hold and Breathe

  • Hold the cloth in place for 10–15 seconds.
  • Breathe deeply and let the warmth soften the skin and loosen impurities.



Step 5: Wipe Away

 Rinse the face cloth in warm water again and wring most of the water out.


  • Gently wipe the cleanser off using the cloth, starting from the centre of the face and moving outward.
  • Use clean sections of the cloth for each area to avoid re-depositing residue.

Step 6: Repeat if Needed

  • If wearing heavy makeup or sunscreen, repeat the cloth soak and wipe once more.

Step 7: Finish with Care

  • Splash your face with cold water to close your pores and soothe the vagus nerves.
  • Pat your skin dry with a clean towel.
  • Follow with toner, serum, and moisturizer as desired.

🌿 The Science Behind “Like Attracts Like”

Oil dissolves oil. That’s the principle at play here. Your skin naturally produces sebum — its own oil — which can mix with dead skin cells, pollution, and makeup, leading to clogged pores. A well-formulated oil cleanser binds to these impurities and lifts them away without stripping your skin’s protective barrier.

💧 Why Cold-Pressed Oils Matter

Cold-pressed oils retain their full spectrum of nutrients — antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and vitamins — because they’re extracted without heat. This makes them:

Gentle and nourishing

Non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores when chosen correctly)

Supportive of skin’s natural repair processes

🌸 What Happens When You Remove It Correctly

The magic is in the removal. After massaging the oil cleanser into your skin:

Use a lukewarm, damp face cloth to gently wipe it away.

This step lifts away the oil along with impurities, leaving your skin soft, clean, and balanced.

·         No greasy residue.

·         No tightness.

·         Just calm, regulated skin.

🌞 Oily Skin Benefits Too

When oily skin is stripped with harsh cleansers, it often overcompensates by producing more oil. But when you cleanse with oils:

·         You respect your skin’s natural balance

·         You reduce excess oil production over time

·         You support a smoother, clearer complexion

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