Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : April 7, 2015 2:57 PM IST
The idea of cleaning face with oil may sound bizarre to you as oil is something you would want to keep away from your skin. But cleansing your face with oil can be considered as a better alternative to cleaning your face with soap and face wash as it will dissolve the dirt on your skin without ripping off the natural oils. If you are unsatisfied with your current skincare regime, using facial oils can be worth a try.
What are its benefits?
Effective make-up remover
Being light-weight, oils serve as excellent make-up removers, and they are gentle enough to remove eye make-up. You can easily remove cosmetics without pulling or tugging. The best part about oil cleaning is that it does not leave any dirt or residue on your skin.
Prevents acne and pimples
You might think that applying oil on your face might lead to acne and pimples. But this may not be true always. If you want to prevent pimple and breakouts, you should give oil cleaning a try. Oils contain healthy fats that prevent skin damage and breakouts. Oils such as olive, almond and castor have anti-inflammatory properties that can highly benefit your skin. According to Dr Shefali Trasi Nerurkar oils can work well for people with normal to dry skin but not for those who have an existing acne problem.
Exfoliates skin
Well-known dermatologist Dr Sejal Shah told BuzzFeed Life that oils being gentle in nature can be safe to use as an exfoliator. They are an excellent way to scrub and remove dead cells from the skin. Moreover, cleaning your face with oil can lock moisture in your skin, keeping it from becoming flaky and dry. You can also make these exfoliating packs for glowing skin.
Excellent anti-ageing product
Oils are very efficient anti-ageing products. They are free of chemicals and a powerhouse of antioxidants. With age, your body s natural production of oil decreases. Oil cleaning can replenish what you have lost, diminishing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Good moisturiser
Oils are an effective facial moisturiser as they won t clog your pores. Oils make your skin more supple and soft and provide a protective layer to keep dirt away. According to BuzzFeed Life, the antioxidants and vitamins in facial oils can dissolve the pore-clogging oils produced by your skin.
So does it suit every skin type?
A good facial oil can, in fact, give you a gorgeous and dewy look. Surprisingly though, oils work well for every skin type, including sensitive, oily and dry skin types. Oiling your skin can be very beneficial for those with eczema and psoriasis. Make sure you massage the oil properly so that it gets well absorbed by your skin.
How to cleanse face with oil?
To clean your face, place a damp, hot washcloth on your face and leave it for twenty seconds. Now massage your face with the oil of your choice and let it settle for thirty seconds. Now again use a hot washcloth to wipe the oil gently away.
Which oil best suits your skin type?
So what are you waiting for? Change your beauty routine to get gorgeous, dewy skin.
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