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Which OIL CLEANSER Is Right For You?

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Oil cleansing may be an ancient practice dating back to Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda some 2,000 years ago and counting, but it’s really hitting its stride lately. Not only is it more commonly accepted, but it is recommended, either alone or as the first step in a two-step double-cleanse process.

Oil cleansing may sound counterintuitive—what? We’re going to purposely slather a copious amount of oil on our dry face that is currently coated in SPF and makeup? Sounds like a recipe for an insane breakout.

However, instead of clogging our pores, it does just the opposite. It helps to break down that stubborn, sticky SPF residue (especially if we are using cleaner, physical barrier sunscreens such as zinc-based formulas) and makeup that was designed to last. Oil cleansing can dissolve grit from the environment, as well as excess sebum that causes blackheads and filaments in our T-zone.

The buzzy, efficacious status of oil cleansing has earned oils and oil cleansers a proud front seat on our shopping lists and in our medicine cabinets. The issue is the similar confliction we face when looking to buy any beauty product … which one?

The skincare industry is vast and intimidating, and no two ingredients are really built the same. While some people can reach for any cleanser and be fine, others have sensitive reactions to some ingredients in cleansers, and oils are no exception. In fact, some people have terrible reactions to certain types of natural oils. Think rashes, breakouts, dryness, and irritation, or just terrible congestion. That’s why we are sharing some of our favorite oil cleansers and breaking down who they may be best for, and why.

Oily

Dr. Elsa Jungman Begin Again Gentle Cleanser $40

Dr. Elsa Jungman

Begin Again Gentle Cleanser $40
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This Begin Again Gentle Cleanser by Dr. Elsa Jungman is great for oily skin because it’s super simple, made with only four ingredients, and has no essential oils and nothing drying that will leave your skin tight. Those with oily skin tend to reach for more drying ingredients to counteract the oils, but that tight feeling is a cry for help—and the skin will only produce more oil as a rescue tactic. Stick with gentle, and find balance.

Dry 

Suki Cleansing Oil ($39)

Suki

Cleansing Oil $39
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The Suki Cleansing Oil has both meadowfoam and calendula oils to deeply nourish, while emollient and antioxidant grapeseed oil penetrates deeply, getting to the root causes of excessive dryness. It’s gentle and soothing.

Kora Organics Milky Mushroom Gentle Cleansing Oil $42

Kora Organics

Milky Mushroom Gentle Cleansing Oil $40
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Kora’s Milky Cleansing Oil is packed with silver ear mushroom (an all-natural alternative to hyaluronic acid) and antioxidant-rich ingredients to help nourish, cleanse, and hydrate skin.

Aging

Living Libations Best Skin Ever Seabuckthorn Cleaning Oil $40

Living Libations Best Skin Ever

Seabuckthorn Cleaning Oil $31
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The Best Skin Ever Seabuckthorn Oil is a cult favorite, and honestly, is great for every skin type, any age, any time. We love sea buckthorn for aging skin because it repairs oxidative damage, is plumping, and promotes elasticity. Here’s Kourt’s step-by-step process on how she oil cleanses.

Dull

One Love Organics Botanical B Enzyme Cleansing Oil $42

One Love Organics

Botanical B Enzyme Cleansing Oil $42
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The One Love Organics B Enzyme Cleansing Oil lightly exfoliates with enzymes while replenishing moisture and critical vitamins to brighten and maintain dull skin or dark spots and acne scars. While enzymes are crucial for dissolving dead skin and debris, they aren’t so strong that they will damage the skin barrier or compete with a once-weekly exfoliation regimen, making this cleanser great for daily use.

Sensitive

nyakio Sweet Almond Cleansing Oil Balm $25

nyakio

Sweet Almond Cleansing Oil Balm $25
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Sensitive types, rejoice—Nyakio Sweet Almond Cleansing Balm is super gentle and nourishing while strong enough to melt away the toughest makeup, SPF, and environmental grime without having to scrub too hard at the dermis, or without being too harsh. Sweet almond oil leaves skin with a supple glow while being strong enough to break through all the daily gunk.

Acne-Prone 

Blade + Bloom Essentials Kit $80

Blade + Bloom

Essentials Kit $80
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Orange, lavender, lemon, and rose geranium help combat acne-causing bacteria in this nutrient-dense cleansing oil in the Blade + Bloom Essentials Kit. While there are several essential oils, the balance of ingredients is thoughtful, safe, and effective.

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