There are four ways
Moving a bit closer to a minimum-waste lifestyle, Buy or DIY reusable cotton facial pads. They would also make great gifts to help prompt others to be more mindful of our environment.
1) Buy eco-friendly reusable make-up pads
Check out the many sites online selling eco-friendly reusable cotton pads. The prices are very reasonable depending on the amount in the set; some are plain, and some are patterned. But of course, making your own is much cheaper or next to nothing, especially if you plan to make a lot from upcycled fabric. The image is an example of from www.tabithaeve.co.uk
2) DIY reusable make-up pads from cotton fabric
Many people advise that makeup can stain white facial pads, so it’s up to you whether you use white or not. However, I noticed the majority for sale are white.
Cut the circles (you could choose squares) from cotton waffle fabric or towelling; some people also cut out pieces of cotton fabric. A round lid or jar about 7.62cm (3 inches) wide works well as a template. After cutting them out, place one cotton round on top of the waffle fabric or towelling round and neaten the edges with a zig-zag stitch on your sewing machine. Store these pads in a jar or similar container.
3) DIY crochet from cotton yarn using odds & ends
For these cotton pads, you need to know how to crochet. They are, however, simple and ideal for the beginner. Go online and learn some simple stitches; Youtube is a perfect way to learn to crochet, knit, paint, woodwork or anything.
I made these from the odds and ends I had in my stash. The cotton was a mercerized cotton from Italy; it had a soft feel. Unfortunately, only had one ball of each. If you can’t crochet, you could knit some square-shaped ones from your cotton stash.
4) DIY reusable make-up pads, no sewing machine or no crochet
If you can’t crochet, knit, or don’t have a sewing machine, no problem. Here is an idea.
After a while, towels can look tatty around the edges, but the towel itself is still fine. One bath towel would make a lot of pads. Or use a couple of old hand towels.
The image is from www.themakeupdummy.com – you don’t need a sewing machine or know how to crochet, but you will need to do a very easy blanket stitch by hand.
Cut out rounds from your towel, combine two, and blanket stitch all around with embroidery thread.
Check out Youtube if you don’t know how to do a blanket stitch; it’s easy and fun.
4 different ways for reusable cotton facial pads that get you another step closer to being more sustainable and saves you money 🙂 .
Wash the cotton pads in your washing machine along with your regular wash. The pads can be stored in a recycled glass jar or mason jar. I love mason jars. Some people store their pads dry and add the product just before using the pad. Others soak all their pads in a solution ready to use in an airtight container. It’s up to you.
