The missing link in the world of face cleansers is the OIL cleansers. Experience perfect clean skin that's never left dry as could be after a foamy cleanser and never greasy as could be after a milky cream cleanser
OIL DISOLVES OIL:
Think about the skin’s daily duties - protecting you against the elements, regulating your internal temperature, and alerting you to sensations, both good and bad. It’s no wonder that the body’s largest organ needs oil to work properly. Natural oil keeps it hydrated and provides a protective barrier so the skin can do its jobs better.
To achieve the appearance of youthful skin, and a healthy, supple feel, oil is necessary. It provides a barrier that keeps healthful bacteria thriving on the skin biome while helping the skin heal from injuries. Many skin care tactics talk about oil as the root cause of all our skin issues, like cystic acne, pimples, and whiteheads. However, it’s usually an unbalanced pH that causes an overproduction of oil, which then leads to a host of skin problems.
Instead of thinking about stripping oil away, oil cleansing allows us to reintroduce healthy, natural oils back to the skin’s microbiome. Here’s what to know about this increasingly popular method.
Often, the materials that we are trying to remove from the skin, such as sebum, SPF, or makeup, are themselves lipophilic, meaning that they are attracted to and bind to oils. This makes oil-based cleansers very effective. They are an important part of a double-cleansing ritual which leaves the skin deeply cleansed without overly stripping the skin of the hydration needed to maintain the barrier function.
WHAT IS THE OIL CLEANSING METHOD:
The oil cleansing method, often abbreviated to OCM, uses natural oils instead of a soap based foaming facial cleanser to wash away dirt, grime, and makeup. The basic idea is that oil dissolves oil, so by replacing the dirty oil left on your face after a long day at work with a clean, refreshing oil, you are still gaining clean skin but without dehydrating it in the process. 
Remedy Cream-To-Oil Cleanser. This nourishing face cleanser based on precious Marula oil suits even the most sensitive of skin types, including inflamed skin prone to acne and/or rosacea helps you easily introduce the oil cleansing method to your skincare routine. Silky cream quickly transforms to a hydrating, supple oil as it removes impurities and leaves behind soft, clean skin. It can be used on its own or as part of a double cleansing routine.
Sacred Nature Cleansing Balm. - The Organic choice: Doubling as a make-up remover and face cleanser, this balm based on Organice Buriti oil goes on easily and ferries away greasy, pore-clogging make-up with it. Use it as the first step in a double-cleansing routine or on its own.
Skin Regimen Ginger Cleansing Oil - A full-bodied, gentle oil cleanser for face: this oil-to-milk formula includes anti-inflammatory Ginger Essential Oil and additional nourishing oils like Sweet Almond, Jojoba and Macadamia, rich in fatty acids, that allow to cleanse the skin while respecting its hydrolipidic balance.
WHO SHOULD CLEANSE WITH OIL:
The OCM method does work for all skin types, from dry to oily and anything in between! But never skip if you:
- Wear sunscreen - UV filters are not water soluble
- Live or work in a highly polluted environment - many air pollution particles originates from fossil fuels and are not water soluble
- Wear heavy makeup - By removing all makeup first, the chance of a second cleanser will actually clean the skin!
- Have oily or combination skin - not stripping the skin of essential lipids will prevent the skin from over-production of sebum in order to compensate for dryness and dehydration caused by a foamy cleanser
- Have sensitive skin - If you are "scared" of too much stimulation and washing of a very delicate skin can result in even more irritated and reactive skin due to the accumulation of dirt and oils on the skin. The right oil cleanser is very gentle and not a lot of water is used and the 2nd cleanse could be a non-rinse Micellar Water and hereby reducing the use of water on the skin even more, yet even the delicate and stressed skin also gets an effective and extremely important double cleansing
HOW DO I USE AN OIL CLEANSER IN MY SKINCARE ROUTINE:
Oil cleansing works similarly to regular washing but with a few key differences.
- Oil cleansers are especially smart to use as the first cleanser in a double cleansing routine
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- Use clean fingertips and don’t wet the skin or fingers before you apply the cleanser as you normally would when cleansing with a wash or gel
- Massage the cream, oil or balm into the skin, no need to remove make-up before, the oil cleanser will take of this job effectively. Eye Make-up can be removed with a specific product for this delicate area if you find your oil cleanser is not ideal for your eye area
- Some oil cleansers transform in texture from a cream to an oil or a balm to an oil while massaging on the skin. When oil is formed on the skin, let sit for 2 min. before wetting fingertips with luke warm water and emulsify the oil cleanser in to a watery milky substance on the skin. The switch form oil to milk is super important, here the oil will transform from a oil-loving to a water-loving solution and now we can rinse the cleanser off completely.
- Follow up with a 2nd cleanser of choice and according to the skin's needs. For a very sensitive skin a mild non-rinse cleanser like Essential Micellar Water is ideal. For a normal/combination skin a foamy wash like Essential Face Wash or Skin Regimen Cleansing Cream could be great and for the oily and impure skin the Active Pureness Gel is recommended
- Final step in the daily routine would be the use of a toner before applying ampoule / essence, serum and cream
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF OIL CLEANSING:
The benefits of oil cleansing are numerous and many beauty experts are opting to switch up their traditional cleansing methods for the OCM. The most important thing is to choose what works best for you. You can oil cleanse every day or when your skin feels extra dry. Some of the key benefits of oil cleansing are:
It's naturally hydrating
While you still can apply a moisturizer afterwards, your skin won’t feel dry, tight, or irritated like it so often can after using over-the-counter cleansers made with bottom-rung ingredients.
It's a great tool to remove makeup on a daily basis
Some makeup removers are comedogenic, meaning they clog pores by using cheap oils like mineral oil.
It doesn't use harsh chemicals
Those struggling with acne may balk at the idea of introducing more oil to their already oily skin, however, balancing the skin’s pH may be the best step in combating stubborn acne.
It doesn't strip the skin of its oils
Poorly concocted foaming face washes that use alcohol, synthetic fragrances, and sodium lauryl sulfate degrade the skin’s natural oil barrier, creating holes in your natural armor
For sensitive skin types, it's non-aggravating
Many cleansers on the market today can exacerbate sensitive skin issues like rosacea, eczema, or even hormonal breakouts. They operate with one mission - to remove oil. The OCM method promotes nourishment and hydration while cleansing so sensitive skin isn’t bombarded each morning and night by harsh irritants.
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