EYE MAKEUP AND LIPSTICK REMOVAL
PROCEDURE 14–1
SUPPLIES
(Use this list for all cleansing procedures.)
• disinfectant/sanitizer
• hand sanitizer/antibacterial soap
• covered trash container
• bowl
• spatula
• hand towels
• headband
• clean linens
• bolster
DISPOSABLES
• gloves
• cotton pads
• cotton rounds
• cotton swabs
• plastic bag
• paper towels
• tissues
PRODUCTS
• eye makeup remover or cleanser
• facial cleanser
Preparation
1. Prepare the bed and room.
2. Set out supplies and products on an SMA (sanitary maintenance area).
3. Prepare the client and cover the hair.
Procedure
Eye Makeup Removal
4. Bring the left hand over and lift the right eyebrow with the middle and ring
fingers. With the middle and ring fingers of the right hand, apply the product
to the eyelid with downward strokes (Figure P14–1-1). Use downward
movements with the cleansing pad to cleanse the eyelid and lashes. Gently rinse
with cotton pads.
5. Move the middle and ring fingers of the right hand over to the left side of the
face and lift the left eyebrow. With the middle fingers of the left hand, apply the
product to the left lid with downward strokes (Figure P14–1-2). If the client is
wearing contacts, do not remove the eye makeup.
6. Repeat this step as necessary to remove eye makeup. While cleansing the
eyes, rotate the pad to provide a clean, unused surface (Figure P14–1-3).
7a. Place the edge of the pad under the lower lashes at the outside corner of the
eyes, and slide the pad toward the inner corner of the eyes. The mascara will
gradually work loose and can be wiped clean. Be especially gentle when
cleansing the eyes because the skin around the eyes is very sensitive and can
become irritated (Figure P14–1-2). Remove any makeup underneath the eyes.
Always be gentle around the eyes; never rub or stretch the skin, as it is very
delicate and thin.
7b. Use the cotton pad or a cotton swab to wipe inward under the eye toward the
nose and then outward on the top of the eyelid (Figure P14–1-5). Making a
complete circular pattern.
7c. Rinse the eye area with plain water to remove the eye makeup remover
(Figure P14–1-6). Make sure the remover is rinsed off thoroughly.
Lipstick Removal
1. To remove lipstick, apply eye makeup remover or a cleanser to a damp cotton
pad or tissue and gently remove the client’s lipstick (Figure P14–1-7).
2. With the index and middle finger (either the left or right side) of one hand, hold
on next to the outside edge of the lips to keep the skin tight so it does not move
around; then remove with even strokes from the corners of the lips toward the
center.
3. Repeat the procedure on the other side until the lips are clean (Figure P14–18).
Clean-Up and Sanitation
Follow the clean-up procedure described in the basic facial (Procedure 14–4).