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Oil Cleanser for Face
Using an oil cleanser for face can seem a little intimidating or strange – after all you want to clean your face, not add more oil, right? But the truth is many plant derived oils have the power to remove dirt, grime, and at the same time infuse skin with necessary nutrients, regardless of your skin type.
Oil cleansing can be safe for all skin types – ranging from oily, to acneic, to dry, to aging. It can right for everyone, and it can be healthier for you than many over the counter cleansers that contain ingredients that are harmful to your skin.
Read on to find out how you can benefit from using an oil cleanser for the face.
Key points in this blog post from our experts at Claribelskincare.com:
- Which Oil is Best for Cleansing Face?
- Can I Oil Cleanse Every Day?
- Do You Wet Your Face Before Oil Cleansing?
- What Are Some Best Selling Oil Cleansers?
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Which Oil is Best for Cleansing Face?
There is an impressive list of carrier oils that do very well, in terms of being efficient cleansing oils. Carrier oils are considered the main or “base” oils in a cleansing oil, and then there are other oils added, based on the function of the cleansing oil. There are cleansing oils on the market that are designed for all skin types, including acneic skin. While it might sound contradictory to use a cleansing oil on acneic skin that tends to be oily, the truth is that using a focused cleansing oil can actually help heal and balance acneic skin quite effectively.
Some key oils that would be considered carrier oils for cleansing oil products:
Apricot Kernel: Apricot kernel oil is a great universal choice for any oil cleanser for face. It's rich in vitamin c and vitamin e, making it a top option for those seeking antioxidants and skin rejuvenation.
Avocado: Avocado oil is an excellent choice for cleansing, since it will not clog pores, is an anti inflammatory, and will successfully dissolve topical oil build up and remove cosmetics. Avocado oil is very rich in nutrients like vitamin e and potassium.
Coconut: Coconut oil is antioxidant rich and a very popular oil for skin. Give it a test to make sure it is not pore clogging for you personally. Coconut oil will encourage cell turnover and help with your anti aging efforts.
Evening Primrose: Evening primrose oil is the perfect choice for oil cleansing because it has anti inflammatory properties and can help with a variety of issues like uneven texture, eczema, and discoloration.
Grapeseed: Grapeseed oil is an all around great choice for all skin types, and contains a powerful antioxidant ingredient called proanthocyanidin. This antioxidant may even out skin tone when it's used on your skin consistently. You'll love it's light texture and easy to work with consistency.
Hemp Seed: Hemp seed oil is a favorite of our, especially for oil cleansing. it has the ability to moderate skin's natural oil production, which make it ideal for tamping down acne and breakouts. It's natural healing ability makes it a great choice or psoriasis and curbing the effects of aging and environmental damage.
Jojoba: This oil is excellent for skin that tends to be oily and acne prone, because it can easily “bind” to the excess oil on your skin and dissolve any clogging and build up as well as help unblock pores.
Moringa: Moringa is a great addition to any cleansing oil. It has a high oleic acid content which makes it effective for cleansing, as well as offering some detoxifying benefits. This oil also naturally contains sulfur which helps in building natural keratin in the skin, great for anti aging.
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Rosehip: Rosehip is easily absorbed into the skin and it’s non-comedogenic, making it an excellent choice for oily and acneic skin. In addition, rosehip oil contains natural retinoids, which may help reduce the appearance of acne and the signs of aging. If you’re leery of using the prescription Retin-A or tretinoin, ingredients that contain natural retinoids are the perfect choice for you, allowing your tor reap the same benefits but without the side effects of peeling and irritation.
Sesame: Sesame oil is an impressive all around choice for a cleansing oil ingredient. Not only does it contain oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, and linoleic acid, it also contains plenty of antioxidants and phenolic compounds, which include tocopherol, pinoresinol, sesamin, sesamolin, sesaminol, sesamol. etc. Besides, sesame oil is also quite rich in proteins, vitamins (B complex, E, D), minerals (calcium, zinc, phosphorous), and other organic components. So it’s very rich in nutrients, making it an excellent choice for your skin in a cleansing oil.
Squalane: Squalane oil mimics our skin’s natural oil (sebum), making it a great choice for all skin types including skin with acne. It is nutrient rich and can dissolve surface skin and impurities without clogging pores.
Can I Oil Cleanse Every Day?
Most experts agree that it is recommended and sufficient to oil cleanse once a day. You would think that using an oil based product would make skin very oily but has the unique ability to “bind” itself to other oils, removing excessive sebum and surface oil from the skin. As with all cleansing options, too much is never a good choice for skin. Even too much oil cleansing can strip skin of necessary balance and natural oils, so take care to follow recommendations and carry out this cleansing technique once a day for its amazing benefits.
Do You Wet Your Face Before Oil Cleansing?
Experts agree that a cleansing oil should be applied to dry skin. If your skin is wet, the moisture acts as a buffer, minimizing the effectiveness of the ingredients. It’s best to apply your cleansing oil directly to dry skin and massage in for 1-2 minutes. This gives the cleanser sufficient time to dissolve cosmetics, draw out impurities from pores, and bind itself to surface oils and sebum so that it can all be rinsed away.
Using an oil cleanser is as much a therapeutic experience as it is as a cleansing process. The focus on massaging and working it in can be quite relaxing and enjoyable.
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Conclusion
We truly believe that including a cleansing oil in your skin care routine will bring your skin up a few notches in terms of healthy glow and overall proper balance. Do you have any questions? Please contact us at anytime via email at info@claribelskincare.com or click the chat button in the bottom right corner.
