40+ Smart Ways to Use Baby Oil

This article appeared in vibeforest.com and has been published here with permission.

Most of us have used baby oil at some stage in life. In fact, many of us still have a bottle rattling around our bathroom cabinet. Well, it’s time to rummage around and rescue that precious baby oil because we have a whole list of ways that it can be used. This throwback product is cheap, it has gentle ingredients, and it’s a great multitasker. From household hacks to budget beauty tips, it’s all about the baby oil.

Deep Clean Your Makeup Brushes

It's very important to clean makeup brushes. Understandably, they pick up lots of bacteria when being swiped onto skin and smeared into products. There are lots of makeup brush cleaners on the market, but they can be pricey.

Many people use baby shampoo to clean their makeup brushes. It's gentle, particularly on the delicate bristles of cosmetic brushes. However, baby oil can also be used to deep clean and condition makeup brushes. Every other time you clean them, opt for baby oil instead.

Tame Your Eyebrows

There are a whole host of products available to use on eyebrows. There's gel, pomade, oil, powder, and serum. However, baby oil does the job pretty well. Just dip an eyebrow spoolie into some baby oil and brush directly onto your brows.

This tames rogue hairs and helps to shape brows into your preferred position. As with most uses of baby oil, there's the added bonus of moisturization. Using baby oil on brows keeps them hydrated and well-conditioned.

Mix a Tinted Moisturizer

Beauty goes through cycles. Sometimes, it's fashionable to have a face with full coverage foundation. These days, it's all about a dewy glow. Rather than splashing out on the new Glossier product, you can opt for baby oil instead.

To try this, just add a few drops to your existing foundation to create your own tinted moisturizer. As with using baby oil on your hair, this is dependent on your skin type. People with oiler skin would be best to skip this tip.

Revive Old Mascara

We've all been there when it comes to mascara. It starts out thick and glossy, and ends up dry and crusty. However, there's a way of getting it back. You guessed it - it's baby oil! Add a few drops of baby oil to your mascara tube and give it a good shake.

And voilà, your mascara is liquid again. This is also beneficial because baby oil is gentle and moisturizing. This means your mascara will also double as a gentle eyelash conditioner.