How to Use Baby Oil in Your Beauty Routine

Using Baby Oil with Makeup

Use baby oil to wash your face. This is often called the “oil cleansing method” as an alternative to soap-based cleansing for dry skin. Apply the oil to a cotton swab and apply it to your skin. Wipe off the oil and allow it to be absorbed into your skin. You can alternate with a foaming cleanser and the oil cleansing method if it makes your skin too oily.

Remove makeup, including waterproof mascara, using baby oil. Squeeze a small amount of oil onto a cotton square and apply it to the lashes for a few seconds. Then, wipe it away. Repeat all over your face until all makeup is removed. Make sure you close your eyes when removing makeup. Either wash the baby oil away or allow it to be absorbed by your skin to moisturize it.

Use a few drops of baby oil as a cheek highlighter. Dap a very small amount onto the top of your cheekbones after you have applied your makeup. This will produce an extra glow on the areas you want to highlight.

Create a tinted moisturizer. Add three or four drops of oil to a few drops of foundation. Apply with a sponge or your fingers for natural, moisturizing coverage.

Tame eyebrows by applying baby oil to your brow brush. Rake it through your eyebrows and then apply some shadow to darken them.

Clean your makeup brushes. Squeeze a few drops into your hand. Swirl the brush around in the oil. Then, rinse in warm water and lay flat while they dry.

Using Baby Oil on Hair

Use a few drops of baby oil to tame flyaways. Rub the drops onto your palms and apply it to the roots and frizzy portions of your hair. Keep a small bottle of baby oil in your purse to apply on the go. If you are worried about using too much oil, apply the oil to a piece of tissue paper and then rub it from root to tip on your locks.

Apply a few drops of baby oil to dry hair before you straighten it. The oil will reduce frizz. Avoid this step if you plan to curl your hair, due to the fact that it can weigh down curls.

Tame split ends using baby oil. Apply the baby oil to a makeup pad or tissue. Then, pull the tissue through the ends before styling.

Using Baby Oil for Skin Care

Apply baby oil to skin after a bath. Close to the original intention of the product, the oil helps seal in moisture so that you have baby soft skin. For best results, apply with your hands at night before bed.

Use baby oil in place of cuticle oil to moisturize your cuticles and prevent hangnails. Apply a few drops to the cuticle bed surrounding your nail and rub gently. Repeat daily before bed.

Apply baby oil to exposed legs or arms, before you go out for the night. It will make them glow, drawing attention to your favorite feature.

Make a lip scrub. Mix a tsp. of baby oil with a half tsp. of sugar and a several drops of lemon juice. Dip your index finger in the scrub and apply it to your lips in a circular motion. Repeat until you have scrubbed every area of your lips, and then wash away with warm water. You can also create this on a larger scale for a good bikini area or leg exfoliator.

Use baby oil in place of shaving gel/cream. Apply all over legs, wash your hands and then shave as usual.

Soak a Band-Aid with baby oil before you remove it. Use a cotton square to lightly scrub the oil to remove adhesive. You can also use this method to remove paint or temporary tattoos on your skin.

Squirt a small amount of oil into a bath to help moisturize your skin. This is best when bathing before bed.

Apply a cotton ball soaked in baby oil to your skin after waxing. It will help soothe the skin. Repeat several times a day until the redness goes away.

Discover softer feet by applying baby oil to your feet and placing them in socks before bed. Soak them for five minutes in warm water and Epsom salts for an extra moisturizing effect.

Using Baby Oil For Accessories

Apply a few drops of oil to a lint-free cloth and shine your leather accessories or shoes. Ensure you apply an even coat. Let it sink in for a few minutes and buff with a dry cloth.

Improve your chances of untangling a necklace by squirting a dab of oil on the chain. The oil will allow you to undo knots by loosening them slightly.