Oil cleansing is currently one of the hottest skincare trends. The cleansing technique boosts hydration and brightens skin for a youthful radiance, but applying oil to your skin may seem counterintuitive.

People mistakenly believe that adding oil to your skin clogs pores and results in breakouts and greasiness. In reality, using oil to clean your face helps remove built-up oil and skin cells that block pores while providing a hydrating protective layer to support skin health.

Discover how oil cleansing can improve your skin’s appearance and learn how to incorporate the technique into your skincare routine.

How Does Oil Cleansing Work?

Traditional facial cleansers contain surfactants and soaps that strip oil and bacteria from your skin, causing your oil glands to overproduce sebum to compensate. This can lead to breakouts and poor skin balance.

Oil cleansing works because the oil you apply to your skin bonds with the oil on your face. Oil molecules are lipophilic, which means they attract other fatty molecules. The clean oil chemically bonds to the sebum, gently removing it when you rinse your face, leaving behind a thin layer of clean protective oil that supports your skin microbiome.

Which Oil Should I Use?

It’s crucial to choose the right oil for your skin type and only choose non-comedogenic oils (that won’t clog your pores.) People with oily skin should choose an oil with a high amount of linoleic acids, such as argan and sweet almond.

If you have dry skin, try an oil with lots of oleic acid, such as olive or tamanu oil. Oils high in oleic acid have anti-inflammatory and hydrating properties.

You can boost the nutrient profile in your skin cleansing oil by adding a few drops of essential oils or a pump of C60 olive oil. C60 is a powerful antioxidant that scavenges and eliminates free radicals that cause premature aging.

How to Oil Cleanse

To clean your face using oil, place 1 to 2 teaspoons of your choice of oil and a pump of Vitality C60 Olive Oil in your palm.

Apply the oil to a dry face, gently massaging the oil in small circular motions for approximately 30 seconds.

Use a warm, damp microfiber washcloth to remove the oil, frequently rinsing the cloth under warm water.

Pat your face dry with a towel and apply a moisturizer.

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