Once you learn how to cleanse with oil for clear skin and work it into your skincare routine, you're sure to never go back. As with any changes to your skincare products, your face may have an adjustment period. This can lead to breakouts or tightness but after a couple of weeks once your skin gets used to it, you'll find it's moisturised, balanced, and looking its best. Doing a patch test of the oil you plan to use can help prevent bad outcomes. Rub a small amount along your jawline or behind your ear and leave it undisturbed for a day. If when you come back to it there's no reaction, then you're OK to start using it and you know you'll adjust. If there's any swelling or changes to skin colour this could indicate an allergy and you should try a different oil and repeat the patch test.
To include oil cleansing, you don't need to make many changes to your routine so let's look at the steps. First of all, gently remove your make-up. This makes sure the oil can get through to your pores without bringing make-up into them and causing more of the build-up you're trying to remove. Once your skin is dry, take a cent-sized drop of oil and massage all over your face gently for about a minute. Add a small amount of water to lather then use a warm cloth to gently wipe away excess oil and the dirt it's pulled out along with it. Not only do these few steps add a game-changing cleanser to your skincare, but the act of massaging and releasing the rich scents of oils can help you relax before bed.
You will find what routine works best for you. For some people, an oil cleanse is enough on its own. Others follow with a gentle water-based cleanser to ensure there hasn't been too much oil left behind. Many people find an oil cleanse followed by a couple of drops of serum or a toner spray are enough. You can also use your oil cleanse as the starting point and follow a typical multi-step skincare routine. If you are following oil with other products, just make sure that they are also natural and not drying as that will undo the work of the oil. For a perfect start or end to your day, check out our collection of cleansing oils tailored for different skin types.
Why Oil Makes an Effective Cleanser
There's a saying that's going round the beauty industry at the minute, 'like dissolves like'. Originating in chemistry, this catchy little phrase means that two substances will dissolve into each other if they're of a similar chemical make-up. So when the oil you're cleansing with meets the natural oils of your face, they work with each other instead of one wiping out the other. This lets the cleanser deep into your pores for a thorough clean and then only the excess oil is washed away when you rinse your face. This allows for a deep cleanse while protecting your face's natural moisture. New research suggests that when our face's oils are in balance, this feeds the good bacteria that live in our skin and helps prevent acne. Explore our restorative face oils to complement your cleansing routine.
How to Choose the Best Oil for Your Skin
This type of effective cleansing is suitable for all skin types. People tend to assume that because you're adding moisture it's only for dry skin, but you can also do oil cleansing for oily and combination skin as you're allowing your skin's natural oils to work properly. Many harsh products are sold with the goal of stripping away your skin's oil to reduce shine. This is actually the wrong approach as this leads to overproduction of oil to combat the dryness and this makes the problem worse. By finding the right oil for your skin type, you can ditch the chemicals and let your skin naturally perform at its best.
There are a lot of oil cleansers available now as it's a growth market. This means there are blends that offer certain benefits or are tailored to skin types. If you have dry skin, it's best to look for an option with moisturising oils such as hemp seed oil which has the right fatty acids and vitamins to moisturise without weighing your skin down. For those with sensitive skin, rosehip oil is a great choice as it calms while it hydrates. Oily or combination skin types work well with jojoba oil as it regulates oil production without drying out the skin. There's lots to explore with oil cleansing and once you find the right product for you your skin is sure to glow. Visit our oily skin face wash cleansers for more specialized products.
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