Ancient Secret to Removing Makeup with Cold Cream

Claudius Galenus was an ancient Greek medical scientist. His studies of the human anatomy were groundbreaking... and controversial! He is also the man who first developed cold cream. much to the delight of ancient Greek beauties.

Cold cream is an emulsion of fats and water. Emulsion is essentially the blending of two liquids that normally don't blend. As we all know, oil and water don't mix! Today, cold creams are typically made with beeswax and mineral oil, which will not spoil like vegetable oil or animal fats. (Ewwww)

If you're thinking what I'm thinking... cold cream is a relic of the past, once the domain of our mothers and grandmothers beauty regime. It is one of those beauty staples that has many uses.

Perhaps the most convenient use is to remove makeup at the end of the day, In fact, that should probably be its only use. Leaving cold cream on your face might dry out your skin. But the chemical composition of the ingredients make it perfect for easily cleansing makeup.

How to Use Cold Cream to Gently Remove Makeup

1. Scoop a bit of cold cream out of the container with your fingers.
2. Apply the cold cream in a thin, visible layer all over your face, including your eyelids!
3. Using a warm damp washcloth, wipe all of the cold cream and makeup from your face.
4. Rinse your face and pat dry.

All clean!

So what's the secret? The formulation for cold cream includes mineral oil to wash away the makeup and beeswax to retain moisture. Ancient Greeks found this secret!