Look Younger By Cleaning Your Face With Oil
Using oil to clean your face sound like an oxymoron to you? I previously thought like a lot of other people that putting oil on your face will make your face oily. And that definitely was true in my past experiences of putting baby oil on my face and trying to get a tan face. I know, how dumb was that? Especially now that I’m older and I’m doing everything I can to avoid skin damage. Mistake one- trying to tan my face. Mistake 2- putting mineral oil on my skin, pop, pop, pop that’s the sound of pimples and blackheads coming to join the sunshine party.
Fast forward to the present and come to find out that some natural oils do clean and balance the skin with the natural oils already in and on your face This revelation is almost as perspective changing as finding out that eating fat doesn’t create fat. Whaaaaaat? Check it out on one of my favorite podcasts The Model Health Show.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The basic premise is that oil dissolves oil. I can attest to this from a totally different perspective of fuel spills on asphalt. I know it’s interesting how my mind works, you’re not the first to point that out. Asphalt is made of petroleum oil so it “eats” it away when diesel oil spills on it. It’s amazing to me how totally different experiences in my life come together sometimes.
Your face produces oil called Sebum from the sebaceous gland, one of the reasons it does this is to protect your skin. This is the same oil that can clog your pores. So it’s said that the oil you’re adding to your face dissolves the hardened oil with impurities on your face that’s stuck in your pores and then replaces it with clean nourishing oil. This is so much better than regular soap that can strip away the clean natural facial oil.
Traditional soaps including cleansers are corrosive (alkaline) which ends up stripping your skin of sebum and then your skin over compensates by producing more oil. Resulting in clogged pores, acne and irritation.
There are a lot of blends that you can purchase, but I recommend making your own using ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen. This not only enables you to save money, but it lets you experiment and make the perfect blend for your skin.
RECOMMENDED OILS
Hazelnut Oil
NON-RECOMMENDED OILS
Castor Oil
I don’t recommend using Castor Oil for a few reasons. It’s not because of the end product that the consumer purchases, but because of a byproduct in castor seed meal called Ricin. Ricin has been used in the past in chemical warfare (I know that’s a bit “heavy” for a post of this type) because of its toxic and allergenic compounds. It can cause permanent nerve damage to the workers harvesting it if not using the proper personal protective equipment which I’m told is not always provided in some countries.
Essential Oils
Essential oils can be highly concentrated and can result is chemical burns, rashes and other adverse effects. If you do choose to use them make sure you do your “homework” first.
BLEND YOUR OWN RECIPES
You’ll have to do test out different blends to see what works best for you. Here are some combinations to try for older (I’m not a big fan of the term aging) skin:
You can also mix and match or try your own. I highly recommend playing mad scientist in your kitchen and come up with your perfect blend.
READY, SET, WASH
It’s said that no moisturizer is needed after your skin adjusts to your new cleaning protocol which is a money saving plus. You may may however want to use some during this adjustment, but make sure your moisturizer doesn’t have any impurities.
AFFORDABLE SKIN CARE THAT HELPS YOU LOOK YOUNGER
So what do you think about oil cleansing now? Hopefully it doesn’t sound like such an enigma now. We have natural oils in our skin called sebum that is made by the sebaceous gland. Old sebum hardens and traps dirt and other impurities in your pores. Oil dissolves oil so applying nourishing (inside and out) edible oils on your face dissolves the hardened natural oils and lets you remove them with a washcloth.
Not only is this better for your skin than traditional alkaline soap, it uses ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen. These ingredients are significantly cheaper (per oz) than commercial skin care products that make a lot of promises to make your skin look younger and in my experience don’t usually “deliver.”
Who’s ready? I absolutely love the way the 50/50 blend works on my skin. I hope one of the recipes mentioned works for you, and if not that you find your perfect blend. Please comment below what your favorite blend and how the oil cleansing method has worked for you.
Fast forward to the present and come to find out that some natural oils do clean and balance the skin with the natural oils already in and on your face This revelation is almost as perspective changing as finding out that eating fat doesn’t create fat. Whaaaaaat? Check it out on one of my favorite podcasts The Model Health Show.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The basic premise is that oil dissolves oil. I can attest to this from a totally different perspective of fuel spills on asphalt. I know it’s interesting how my mind works, you’re not the first to point that out. Asphalt is made of petroleum oil so it “eats” it away when diesel oil spills on it. It’s amazing to me how totally different experiences in my life come together sometimes.
Your face produces oil called Sebum from the sebaceous gland, one of the reasons it does this is to protect your skin. This is the same oil that can clog your pores. So it’s said that the oil you’re adding to your face dissolves the hardened oil with impurities on your face that’s stuck in your pores and then replaces it with clean nourishing oil. This is so much better than regular soap that can strip away the clean natural facial oil.
Traditional soaps including cleansers are corrosive (alkaline) which ends up stripping your skin of sebum and then your skin over compensates by producing more oil. Resulting in clogged pores, acne and irritation.
There are a lot of blends that you can purchase, but I recommend making your own using ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen. This not only enables you to save money, but it lets you experiment and make the perfect blend for your skin.
RECOMMENDED OILS
Hazelnut Oil
- Natural Astringent which pulls out impurities and cleans
- Rich in vitamin E which helps you look younger
- Packed with antioxidants that combats free radicals
- Contains flavonoids along with antioxidants that stimulate skin cell regenerations
- Nourishing
- Rich in Vitamin E which is an antioxidant that helps restore skins smoothness (anti-aging) and protects against damaging UV
- Contains Polyphenols that are antioxidants
- Contains Phytosterols-skin saving nutrients that protects the skin from premature aging
- Oleic acid a skin saving nutrient that protects the skin from premature aging
- Hydroxytyrosol prevents free radical damage to the skin
- Doesn’t clog pores
- Anti-microbial
- Full of antioxidants
- Super moisturizing
- Shown to work for all skin types
- May improve collagen production and reduce fine lines and wrinkles
- Perfect for oily prone skin because because it won’t clog pores
- Good for sensitive skin types
- Nourishing
- Rich in essential fatty acids that lubricate and protect your skin.
NON-RECOMMENDED OILS
Castor Oil
I don’t recommend using Castor Oil for a few reasons. It’s not because of the end product that the consumer purchases, but because of a byproduct in castor seed meal called Ricin. Ricin has been used in the past in chemical warfare (I know that’s a bit “heavy” for a post of this type) because of its toxic and allergenic compounds. It can cause permanent nerve damage to the workers harvesting it if not using the proper personal protective equipment which I’m told is not always provided in some countries.
Essential Oils
Essential oils can be highly concentrated and can result is chemical burns, rashes and other adverse effects. If you do choose to use them make sure you do your “homework” first.
BLEND YOUR OWN RECIPES
You’ll have to do test out different blends to see what works best for you. Here are some combinations to try for older (I’m not a big fan of the term aging) skin:
- 25% Hazelnut Oil (astringent), 75% Avocado Oil
- 50% Coconut Oil and 50% Olive Oil
- 30% Hazelnut Oil (astringent), 70% Sunflower Oil
- 25% Hazelnut Oil (astringent), 75% Avocado Oil
- 50% Coconut Oil and 50% Olive Oil
- 30% Hazelnut Oil (astringent), 70% Sunflower Oil
You can also mix and match or try your own. I highly recommend playing mad scientist in your kitchen and come up with your perfect blend.
READY, SET, WASH
- Pour a quarter size amount into your hand and massage into your dry (no need to wash makeup off first because the oil will remove it). Use a smooth circular motion to gently massage your face for 1-2 minutes until it’s saturated into skin. Some people leave it on for up to 10 minutes (for the first time I recommend the 1-2 minutes
- Place a clean hot washcloth (wet and wring out) over your entire face, the steam opens your pores and removes the oils and impurities.
- Leave it on until it cools. Repeat if needed and then with the corners of the washcloth gently remove any remaining oil. A thin layer of oil will remain on your face, but this is a great thing!
It’s said that no moisturizer is needed after your skin adjusts to your new cleaning protocol which is a money saving plus. You may may however want to use some during this adjustment, but make sure your moisturizer doesn’t have any impurities.
AFFORDABLE SKIN CARE THAT HELPS YOU LOOK YOUNGER
So what do you think about oil cleansing now? Hopefully it doesn’t sound like such an enigma now. We have natural oils in our skin called sebum that is made by the sebaceous gland. Old sebum hardens and traps dirt and other impurities in your pores. Oil dissolves oil so applying nourishing (inside and out) edible oils on your face dissolves the hardened natural oils and lets you remove them with a washcloth.
Not only is this better for your skin than traditional alkaline soap, it uses ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen. These ingredients are significantly cheaper (per oz) than commercial skin care products that make a lot of promises to make your skin look younger and in my experience don’t usually “deliver.”
Who’s ready? I absolutely love the way the 50/50 blend works on my skin. I hope one of the recipes mentioned works for you, and if not that you find your perfect blend. Please comment below what your favorite blend and how the oil cleansing method has worked for you.
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