For many, cleansing skin with oil sounds like a counterintuitive thing to do. Now let’s think about it for a minute, why should you apply oil to an already oily skin that is prone to acne breakouts 🤔well oil cleansing has been shown to work for all skin types.
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How Does Oil Cleansing Work
If you are the least bit interested in skincare, then you must have heard about oil cleansing
The concept of oil cleansing is based on the premise that “like dissolves like” Using a natural oil to cleanse the skin dissolves oils that clog pores and remove dirt and waterproof makeup and as a result keep whiteheads and blackheads at bay.
Another way oil cleansers work is to control sebum production. Back in the days, it was thought that because your skin type is oily, it should be cleansed with oil-free, drying products-but we know better now. Using drying cleansers strips the skin of its natural oils and as a result of this the skin overcompensates by producing more oils and again, stripping the skin of beneficial bacteria can lead to overgrowth of acne-causing bacteria.
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Oil Cleansers for Different Skin Types
Oil cleansing, if not done properly and with the right oils can cause clogged pores, milia and worsening acne. When picking an oil cleanser, you need to choose an oil specific to your skin type and always do a patch test before applying on the face and then lastly, ensure the oil is non-comedogenic.
Oils for oily skin
- Castor oil
- Jojoba oil
- Hazelnut
Oils for dry skin
- Apricot Kernel oil
- Avocado oil
- Jojoba oil
oily to normal skin
- Grapeseed Oil
- Sweet Almond Oil
How To Oil Cleanse
Oil cleansing is best done at night to remove dirt, grime, and makeup accumulated during the day.
follow the steps below daily to achieve clear skin
- Apply a few drops of oil into your palms, then warm the oil by rubbing both hands
- Apply to dry face and gently massage to loosen up the dirt and remove makeup.
- Wipe off oil with a warm wet washcloth.
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In conclusion
Oil cleansing is the first step in the evening skincare routine and can be done as a single step or as part of a Korean skincare routine where this step is followed up with a foaming wash. this is known as double cleansing
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