I have to admit, I’m a bit in love with cleansing oils. I think they’re wonderful because they do a fantastic job of clearing skin of excess sebum, makeup and general grime without drying it out.
My cleansing oil obsession started with the Shu Uemura line of Cleansing Oils. At the moment, there are six different oils you can choose from, each one formulated for a different skin concern. They are available in 150ml and 450ml sizes. And okay, they’re not exactly drug store cheap, but the 150ml will last you at least 3 months, and the 450ml will last at least a year.
How to use Cleansing Oils:
• Take 2-4 pumps of oil, and massage gently onto dry face. 2 pumps, if it’s first thing in the morning and there’s not a whole lot on your skin, 3-4 if you’re removing makeup.
• Wet hands with a little warm water and massage face gently. You’ll notice the oil start to turn into a light milk, or emulsify. This is the action that will break down the oil, makeup, and other grime on your skin. Do not immediately rinse your face, or try to emulsify the oil in your hands.
• I like to keep rinsing my hands and emulsifying until the oil is very milky, and no longer has an ‘oily’ consistency. This is best if you don’t want residue left on your skin, but once you can feel your bare skin under the oil, you can just rinse with warm water.
