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The oil cleanse
- When we think of oil and skin, what first jumps to mind might not be a method of cleansing. But believe it or not, oil cleansing has a lot of followers.
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The oil cleanse
- But cast your mind back to a high school science class and you might remember the adage "like dissolves like." Ironically, using oil is an effective strategy to remove oil.
© Shutterstock
2 / 30 Fotos
How it works
- The reason oil cleansing works is because the oil you use as a cleanser bonds to the oil on the surface of the skin.
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How it works
- The skin barrier is delicate and by using oil it is gently cleansed of dirt and sebum, while simultaneously being protected, softened, and moisturized.
© Shutterstock
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A return to the natural
- You might be surprised to discover that many popular skincare products already contain plant oils in varying amounts. Branded oil cleansers are also becoming a norm.
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The K-beauty effect
- Oil cleansers have been popular in Asian countries, especially in places like Japan and Korea. As Korean beauty (K-beauty) trends travel west, Western beauty brands are catching up.
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An economical choice
- But you don't need to buy a branded oil to enjoy the benefits of oil cleansing. Using an oil means there are no hidden ingredients, and it's often more economical.
© Shutterstock
7 / 30 Fotos
Heal and soothe
- There is a long history in many parts of the world, of using oils to help heal and soothe the skin as well as to help speed up wound repair.
© Shutterstock
8 / 30 Fotos
Benefits of oil cleansing
- Among its many benefits, it's said oil cleansing can lift oil from the skin, clean clogged pores, remove makeup, and dissolve impurities.
© Shutterstock
9 / 30 Fotos
Benefits of oil cleansing
- Much makeup contains oil, which is what makes it so stubborn to remove. It's also why brands add oil to their cleansers. Oil can lift even oil-free makeup, as well as the most stubborn, waterproof eye makeup.
© Shutterstock
10 / 30 Fotos
Differences with traditional cleansers
- Many commercial cleansers are formulated to be very drying, which can irritate the skin barrier and over time, increase oil production as the skin attempts to regain balance.
© Shutterstock
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Differences with traditional cleansers
- Oil cleansing on the other hand protects the skin's barrier (which is made of lipids) and microbiome, and locks in moisture.
© Shutterstock
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Skin microbiome
- Our skin is one of the body's biggest microbiomes, home to both "good" and "bad" bacteria, living in a delicate balance.
© Shutterstock
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Skin microbiome
- In studies, it's been discovered that there are certain "good" bacteria on the skin's surface that help to protect against acne and other infections.
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Plant oils
- Plant oils have numerous other claimed benefits, including protection against inflammation, antioxidant properties, and helping to ease the signs of aging. Of course, these effects differ from person to person.
© Shutterstock
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Choosing your oil
- One of the most important first steps in oil cleansing is to choose a high-quality oil. Organic, virgin, cold-pressed oils are typically the highest quality.
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Choosing your oil
- Different plant oils are more or less suitable for different skin types. It's important to choose an oil that will address your skin's concerns.
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Olive oil
- One of the best choices for dry or very dry skin, olive oil is rich in oleic acid. It might not be a good choice for oily skin. It has high anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
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Coconut oil
- Coconut oil is another oil that's best suited for drier skin types. It's anti-fungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, helps to prevent skin ageing.
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Hemp oil
- Hemp oil is one of the best choices for oily skin, as it has a very lightweight texture. It moisturizes effectively without clogging the pores.
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Sweet almond oil
- Sweet almond oil is one of the most common oils found in commercial skincare products. It's well tolerated, even by the most sensitive skin types.
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Sunflower oil
- Sunflower oil is another great choice for oilier skin types, again due to having a lighter formulation than other oils, while still providing the moisturizing benefits of an oil.
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Jojoba oil
- Jojoba oil is frequently mixed with another oil as it's a great "carrier" oil, which dilutes the effects of other oils to make them lighter. It's used to treat imperfections and scarring.
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Grapeseed oil
- If you'd like to even out your skin tone, cleansing with grapeseed oil is a great place to begin. It can help with hyperpigmentation, due to its high antioxidant content.
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Rosehip oil
- Rosehip oil is a wonderful choice for damaged, pigmented, and mature skin, or skin that suffers from redness. It's high in linoleic acid.
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Argan oil
- Argan oil is one of the most deeply nourishing oils. Traditionally used in haircare, it helps the skin to maintain elasticity and provides stellar hydration.
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Washing your face
- To begin oil cleansing, take a few drops of your oil of choice, and warm them in the palm of one hand before rubbing it gently into the skin, all over the face.
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Washing your face
- After a minute or two of rubbing the oil into the skin of the face, remove it with water or using a cellulose sponge, rinsing thoroughly. You can pat a drop of the oil into cleansed skin, to lock in extra moisture.
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Purging
- Initially, you might experience a "purge" as impurities come to the surface of the skin. However, if irritation or acne persists, the oil cleansing method might not be for you. Try it and find out! Sources: (WebMD) (Healthline) See also: These are the foods to avoid for clear and radiant skin
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The oil cleanse
- When we think of oil and skin, what first jumps to mind might not be a method of cleansing. But believe it or not, oil cleansing has a lot of followers.
© Shutterstock
1 / 30 Fotos
The oil cleanse
- But cast your mind back to a high school science class and you might remember the adage "like dissolves like." Ironically, using oil is an effective strategy to remove oil.
© Shutterstock
2 / 30 Fotos
How it works
- The reason oil cleansing works is because the oil you use as a cleanser bonds to the oil on the surface of the skin.
© Shutterstock
3 / 30 Fotos
How it works
- The skin barrier is delicate and by using oil it is gently cleansed of dirt and sebum, while simultaneously being protected, softened, and moisturized.
© Shutterstock
4 / 30 Fotos
A return to the natural
- You might be surprised to discover that many popular skincare products already contain plant oils in varying amounts. Branded oil cleansers are also becoming a norm.
© Shutterstock
5 / 30 Fotos
The K-beauty effect
- Oil cleansers have been popular in Asian countries, especially in places like Japan and Korea. As Korean beauty (K-beauty) trends travel west, Western beauty brands are catching up.
© Shutterstock
6 / 30 Fotos
An economical choice
- But you don't need to buy a branded oil to enjoy the benefits of oil cleansing. Using an oil means there are no hidden ingredients, and it's often more economical.
© Shutterstock
7 / 30 Fotos
Heal and soothe
- There is a long history in many parts of the world, of using oils to help heal and soothe the skin as well as to help speed up wound repair.
© Shutterstock
8 / 30 Fotos
Benefits of oil cleansing
- Among its many benefits, it's said oil cleansing can lift oil from the skin, clean clogged pores, remove makeup, and dissolve impurities.
© Shutterstock
9 / 30 Fotos
Benefits of oil cleansing
- Much makeup contains oil, which is what makes it so stubborn to remove. It's also why brands add oil to their cleansers. Oil can lift even oil-free makeup, as well as the most stubborn, waterproof eye makeup.
© Shutterstock
10 / 30 Fotos
Differences with traditional cleansers
- Many commercial cleansers are formulated to be very drying, which can irritate the skin barrier and over time, increase oil production as the skin attempts to regain balance.
© Shutterstock
11 / 30 Fotos
Differences with traditional cleansers
- Oil cleansing on the other hand protects the skin's barrier (which is made of lipids) and microbiome, and locks in moisture.
© Shutterstock
12 / 30 Fotos
Skin microbiome
- Our skin is one of the body's biggest microbiomes, home to both "good" and "bad" bacteria, living in a delicate balance.
© Shutterstock
13 / 30 Fotos
Skin microbiome
- In studies, it's been discovered that there are certain "good" bacteria on the skin's surface that help to protect against acne and other infections.
© Shutterstock
14 / 30 Fotos
Plant oils
- Plant oils have numerous other claimed benefits, including protection against inflammation, antioxidant properties, and helping to ease the signs of aging. Of course, these effects differ from person to person.
© Shutterstock
15 / 30 Fotos
Choosing your oil
- One of the most important first steps in oil cleansing is to choose a high-quality oil. Organic, virgin, cold-pressed oils are typically the highest quality.
© Shutterstock
16 / 30 Fotos
Choosing your oil
- Different plant oils are more or less suitable for different skin types. It's important to choose an oil that will address your skin's concerns.
© Shutterstock
17 / 30 Fotos
Olive oil
- One of the best choices for dry or very dry skin, olive oil is rich in oleic acid. It might not be a good choice for oily skin. It has high anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
© Shutterstock
18 / 30 Fotos
Coconut oil
- Coconut oil is another oil that's best suited for drier skin types. It's anti-fungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, helps to prevent skin ageing.
© Shutterstock
19 / 30 Fotos
Hemp oil
- Hemp oil is one of the best choices for oily skin, as it has a very lightweight texture. It moisturizes effectively without clogging the pores.
© Shutterstock
20 / 30 Fotos
Sweet almond oil
- Sweet almond oil is one of the most common oils found in commercial skincare products. It's well tolerated, even by the most sensitive skin types.
© Shutterstock
21 / 30 Fotos
Sunflower oil
- Sunflower oil is another great choice for oilier skin types, again due to having a lighter formulation than other oils, while still providing the moisturizing benefits of an oil.
© Shutterstock
22 / 30 Fotos
Jojoba oil
- Jojoba oil is frequently mixed with another oil as it's a great "carrier" oil, which dilutes the effects of other oils to make them lighter. It's used to treat imperfections and scarring.
© Shutterstock
23 / 30 Fotos
Grapeseed oil
- If you'd like to even out your skin tone, cleansing with grapeseed oil is a great place to begin. It can help with hyperpigmentation, due to its high antioxidant content.
© Shutterstock
24 / 30 Fotos
Rosehip oil
- Rosehip oil is a wonderful choice for damaged, pigmented, and mature skin, or skin that suffers from redness. It's high in linoleic acid.
© Shutterstock
25 / 30 Fotos
Argan oil
- Argan oil is one of the most deeply nourishing oils. Traditionally used in haircare, it helps the skin to maintain elasticity and provides stellar hydration.
© Shutterstock
26 / 30 Fotos
Washing your face
- To begin oil cleansing, take a few drops of your oil of choice, and warm them in the palm of one hand before rubbing it gently into the skin, all over the face.
© Shutterstock
27 / 30 Fotos
Washing your face
- After a minute or two of rubbing the oil into the skin of the face, remove it with water or using a cellulose sponge, rinsing thoroughly. You can pat a drop of the oil into cleansed skin, to lock in extra moisture.
© Shutterstock
28 / 30 Fotos
Purging
- Initially, you might experience a "purge" as impurities come to the surface of the skin. However, if irritation or acne persists, the oil cleansing method might not be for you. Try it and find out! Sources: (WebMD) (Healthline) See also: These are the foods to avoid for clear and radiant skin
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What is the oil cleansing method and how does it work?
Believe it or not, it's supposed to help reduce acne
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If you have oily or combination skin, you've probably spent years avoiding oil in your skincare products. Enter the oil cleansing method (OCM) to shatter your assumptions! Why? Although it might sound completely counterintuitive, washing your oily skin with oil is supposed to help balance... Well, oil. We don't blame you for being skeptical, but if you haven't tried it, reserve judgment. It could just be the skin savior you didn't know you needed!
Click on the gallery to discover what the OCM is and how it could improve the condition of your skin.
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