Probably, many will be surprised at the possibility of cleansing the face with the use of such a greasy substance as oil. However, this method is very effective. The oil perfectly dissolves dirt on the skin, excess sebum, cosmetics and removes them.
In the article, we consider the benefits of washing the skin with oil.
Benefits
Oil washing is especially effective in that it is suitable for any type of skin, it is made using exclusively natural ingredients, it provides additional protection for the skin from external factors, and helps to get rid of inflammations and blackheads. In addition, such washing eliminates dryness, irritation, and maintains a healthy looking skin.
Disadvantages of the procedure
Unfortunately, there are also negative sides to this procedure:
- The skin needs some time to adapt to such a treatment.
- Washing with oil takes much longer than the usual methods of cleansing the face.
- There is more washing, as fabric napkins and towels used in the washing process must be washed every time after use.
When washing your face with cleansers or soap, your own fat layer is removed from the skin. However, this layer is necessary - it is a natural protective barrier that does not allow dust and dirt particles to clog into the pores. It nourishes the skin, protects it, supports metabolic processes. When natural fatty grease is washed off, protective processes are activated in the skin, and the production of even more sebum begins. That is why a few hours after applying the cosmetic cleanser, the skin again becomes oily. In this case, many women begin to cleanse their face again or use powder to absorb fat. However, this once again leads to the production of even more fat.
Currently, the cosmetics industry is trying hard to impose the idea that perfect skin should not have grease, and proper care should be directed to its degreasing. After degreasing, that is, removing the natural protective barrier from the skin, most women seek to compensate for this loss by applying a variety of nourishing and moisturizing creams. Do not be surprised that such an approach only results in deterioration of the skin condition - at first there is a short-term improvement, and then the skin becomes even more oily, acne, irritations, wrinkles appear on it.
In fact, after cleansing and complete degreasing, the skin becomes unprotected and very vulnerable. It is important to understand that some amount of natural fat must always be present on the skin. This is necessary and normal.
The skin secretes fat as it needs it. Accordingly, there is no need to combat this phenomenon. The fat present on the skin allows it to function normally and protects.
So what are the benefits of washing with oil? How does this method work?
Oil exposure mechanism
The secret is that oil is able to dissolve oil: one fat dissolves the other, which accumulated on the face. During the procedure, the skin is lubricated with natural and pure oil so that it removes the oily and dirty plaque that has formed on the face during the day. The oil used to massage the skin is able to penetrate into the pores, dissolve the cosmetics, dirt and grease present in them. After that, the steam allows you to open the pores and remove the applied oil. If necessary, a few more drops of oil can be applied to the skin to provide the necessary nutrition and protection. This prevents excessive formation of sebum.
As a result of washing with oil, the skin is not only saturated with useful substances, but also remains protected, moisturized.
Natural oils contain a variety of useful elements, vitamins, saturated fatty acids, which help maintain youthfulness and healthy skin. Thus, washing with oil can not only clean the skin, but also saturate it with the necessary nutrients.
Do not be afraid to apply oil to the skin. In itself, it does not provoke the occurrence of any defects: acne, acne, black spots. All this is the result of exposure to a complex of factors such as dead skin cells, bacteria, hormones.
Washing procedure
To wash your face with oil, you need only a few natural high-quality oils and a clean towel.
It is better to cleanse the skin with oil in the evening, before going to bed. The main purpose of oil washing is not to thoroughly cleanse the skin, because it can lead to oily skin and irritation, but to simultaneously cleanse the face and balance the production of sebum.
How to use oil for washing, interesting to many.
Before starting the procedure, you need to prepare. You can prepare the oil yourself or use the finished mixture. You should prepare a clean towel, a terry cloth. In addition, water should be boiled in advance, poured into a bowl and diluted with cold filtered water to a comfortable temperature.
When everything is prepared, it is necessary to apply oil on the face with gentle circular massaging movements. It is necessary to apply the oil mixture to dry skin - there is no need to pre-wet it or clean it with water. Even if there is decorative makeup on the face. Massage your face with oil for about two minutes so that it can penetrate deep into the pores. After that, it is important to hold the oil on the face for about half a minute.
After this, moisten the towel in the prepared warm water, squeeze it from excess moisture and press it to your face. Steam and heat created by a towel dipped in hot water can melt fat and remove dirt from pores. Hold the towel on your face for about 20 seconds until it cools. After that, the skin is soaked, rinse with a towel and repeat the procedure.
Too zealous is not worth it: if a certain amount of cleansing oil remains on the skin, it will not be harmful to it.
Tightness effect
If, after washing with oil, some tightness and dryness is felt, it is recommended to reduce the amount of cleansing oil when preparing the mixture. In addition, after the cleansing procedure, you can apply a couple of drops of caring oil or a small amount of moisturizer to the face skin, which contains only organic ingredients.
The next morning after the procedure, it is enough to rinse the skin with warm water, or pat it with a damp terry cloth.
How to make oil for washing with your own hands?
Cooking Tools
Almost all oil mixtures intended for washing contain two oils: cleansing (usually hazelnut or castor oil) and moisturizing (avocado, macadamia, sunflower, olive).
When preparing the oil mixture, the following rule must be adhered to: if the skin is dry, then more moisturizing oil than cleansing oil should be used to prepare the mixture, and, conversely, with oily skin, the percentage of cleansing oil should be increased.
Castor oil
Most often, castor oil is used as a cleansing oil. It is able to whiten the skin, have an astringent effect, cleanse the pores of impurities. It also helps to eliminate inflammation, healing. Castor oil is ideal for combination skin and oily skin. It can be used with dry skin, but in smaller doses. It is important that castor oil has a low gumogenic rating, that is, its pores are not clogged.
Keep in mind that undiluted castor oil for washing your face can not be used. It can dry the skin. Typically, two-thirds of castor oil is diluted with one-third of moisturizing oil.
Trial and error method
At first, it will be necessary to determine by a selection method which oils and in what proportion are suitable for a certain skin.
For oily skin, the optimal proportion would be to use two-thirds of a cleansing and one-third of moisturizing oils, and for dry skin, one-third of a cleansing and two-thirds of moisturizing. If the skin is normal, then the oils can be mixed in equal proportions.
Rating
Consider the rating of oils for washing.
The following are most suitable as nutritious (moisturizing) oils:
- Jojoba. Jojoba oil is suitable for all skin types, and especially for skin that is prone to acne.
- Tamanu.
- Argans.
- Apricot kernel. Ideal for normal, aging, dry skin.
- Olive.
- Sunflower
- Avocado.
- Grape seed.
- Sweet almonds. Most suitable for oily skin.
Oil Wash Reviews
Often, women note that castor oil, used as a cleansing component, overdries the skin. If a decrease in its proportion in the mixture does not improve the skin condition, cosmetologists recommend replacing it with avocado oil, apricot kernel, peach kernel, grape seed, jojoba, sweet almond, sunflower, and hazelnut.
The appearance of irritation on the skin after oil washing may indicate the presence of an allergic reaction to one of the oils in the mixture. According to reviews, the most allergenic are oils obtained from various nuts. In this case, such oil must be excluded and replaced with another.
Often, women say that they add a variety of essential oils to the oil mixture for washing, for example, lavender. It gives a wonderful scent to the washing mixture and perfectly cares for the skin.
It must be remembered that not all oils are suitable for cosmetic use, since fakes are very common. Only high quality components manufactured by trusted companies should be selected.
Hydrophilic Bio Oils
Consider the popular bio cleansing oils that are commercially available.
Cosmetic brands of water-soluble facial oils are diverse. We provide information on the highest quality manufacturers with a good reputation.
- Shu uemura is a Japanese manufacturer. The first company to open a tool like hydrophilic oil.
- Clinique Turnaround revitalizing treatment oil - hydrophilic oil, suitable for any type of skin, renews it. Country of origin - USA. The tool is completely hypoallergenic.
- Missha. Manufacturer - Korea. Effectively and quickly eliminates makeup. Contains an oil component of tea tree, has an anti-inflammatory effect.
- Oil Holika Holika Soda - is intended for deep cleaning of pores when washing. This product is ideal for removing BB cream.
- Black Pearl produces Delicate Refinement bio-oil. The composition of 7 essential oils, which contribute to the effective removal of makeup, do not cause irritation and allergies.