THE BENEFITS OF OIL CLEANSING

Clear, glowing, dewy-looking skin, sans blackheads, pimples, and other imperfections seems to be an elusive goal. One of the main reasons why many of us have grown adverse to mainstream beauty products is because it strips the oil out of our skin, leaving our largest organ trying to repair itself. For an alternative to soap, try oil. The basic idea here is to use natural oils in a specific combination to cleanse the skin and naturally balance the skin’s natural oils. Read on for details.

An overview

In layman terms, oil cleansing is a method or skin care regime that cleans the skin and helps pores stay clear from impurities, dirt and grime. The best part is, oil cleansing can be used to balance pH levels on all skin types, sensitive skin too. Through oiling and steaming, dirt and grime is easily removed. Be mindful that it will take a week or so for your skin to gel with this method of cleansing. In the end, your skin will understand how much oil it needs to produce, hence stopping the over-production of oil.

Oil cleansing combination

For oily skin | use a quarter cup of castor oil, mixed with two-third cup of olive oil.
For combination skin | use three-fourth cup of olive oil mixed with a quarter cup of castor oil.
For dry skin | use eight-ninth cup of olive oil mixed with one ninth cup of castor oil.

Method to use

The DIY method to use at home is an effective one, and in simple steps as given below
As per your skin type prepare the base oil blend.
Pour some of it into your palms and rub until the oil is warmed naturally using body heat.
Massage onto the forehead, neck and face in upward motions using gentle circular strokes.
Repeat thrice and then with a warm damp towel massage the face.
Repeat the towel massage five times and relax.
Wipe off the excess oil remnants from the face and wash under cold running water sans the use of face wash or face cleansers. Pat dry to complete the process and only use moisturiser after an hour if need be.

Benefits

The oil cleansing method is 100% natural and safe to use
Castor oil is known for its cleansing properties
Olive oil is known for its hydrating and moisturising properties
Your skin gets holistic clarifying treatment
Your skin is made clean, clear and supple or soft in a week’s time.

Check out this video below by Kassie (@CloudyApples), a lifestyle vlogger from Canada, who shows how to use an oil cleanse. Need more reasons to use the oil cleansing method in comparison to costly facials and parlour products? We don’t think so!