I know you are wondering, what is Oil Cleansing? It is a natural, organic skincare solution for all skin types. The basic concept of this skin care and cleansing method is that the oil used to massage your skin will dissolve the oil that has hardened with impurities and found itself stuck in your pores. The steam will open your pores, allowing the oil to be easily removed.
There’s no harsh chemicals involved. No suds. Nothing to actually strip your skin of its oil and you are not stripping your skin of its sebum to cause an overdrive, trying to create more, which leads to clogged pores; Blackheads; Whiteheads and irritated skin.
Give It A Try In 3 Easy Steps:
1. Prepare. Either mix your oils together ahead of time, or have the bottles ready. Set a clean washcloth beside the sink. Turn the hot water on to warm up.
2. Cleanse. Starting with a dirty face (no need to pre-clean here, even if you’re wearing makeup), rinse your face lightly with the warm, running water. Pour the oil in the palm of your hand and then apply gently all over your face. Massage firmly, but gently, always moving upwards. Massage for 2 minutes, and then let the oil sit on your face for 30 more seconds or more.
3. Rinse. By now, you should have very hot water coming out of your faucet. Adjust the heat until it’s cool enough to apply to your skin, but warm enough to soften the oil (it’s probably going to be hotter than the water you usually rinse your face with). Dunk the washcloth under the hot/warm water until it’s completely soaked. Apply the washcloth to your face and hold it there for 10-15 seconds. Slowly begin to wipe off. Rinse your washcloth and repeat until you’ve wiped all the oil off your skin.
Pros and Cons of Oil Cleansing
Pros:
It’s fantastic for your skin, and works for many people to clear up acne, combat dryness, and maintain a radiant glow.
It’s super natural (be sure to buy cold-pressed or expeller-pressed organic oils, as well as castor oil that’s consciously extracted).
It whisks away makeup in a flash. (It’s the only way I clean my face when I wear makeup now.)
It doesn’t strip the skin of its natural oils.
If you use this nightly, you may not need to spring for pricey moisturizers anymore.
Cons:
It may take a week or two for your skin to adjust to this new regimen.
It’s more time-consuming than just washing your face with a cleanser.
It’s a little more costly than using a cleanser, depending on the oils you choose.
It may mean more laundry, due to the numerous washcloths you’ll go through if you do this every night.
Here are a few Oily Skin Cleansing Oil Recipes for you to try:
30% castor oil 70% high linoleic sunflower oil
Acne Prone Skin Cleansing Oil Recipe
20% castor oil 40% high linoleic sunflower oil 40% grapeseed oil
Normal Skin Cleansing Oil Recipe
20% castor oil 80% high linoleic sunflower oil
Dry Skin Cleansing Oil Recipe
10% castor oil (use less for ultra dry skin) 30% high linoleic sunflower oil 60% avocado oil
Aging Skin Cleansing Oil Recipe
10% castor oil 10% high linoleic sunflower oil 40% evening primrose oil 40% rosehip seed oil
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