| While scouring various internet forums, I came across | | | | you use, will depend on how sensitive your skin is |
| several threads referencing "olive oil" washes. | | | | and how much make-up you use. The more |
| Featured in these threads were several testimonials | | | | make-up, the heavier the oil. The more sensitive |
| from people who had experienced great results | | | | your skin, the lighter the oil. |
| utilizing olive oil to cleanse their face. | | | | If you want to take the guess work out of the |
| Here's the deal - most people have not nearly the | | | | equation, there are many great cleansing oil products |
| amount of dirt on their face to warrant the | | | | on the market. |
| detergents utilized in most skin cleansers, especially | | | | Shu Uemura Cleansing Beauty Oil - The Mack Daddy |
| those that foam (i.e. strip). Therefore, the idea of | | | | of them all. Quite pricey at around $75 for 15ozs, |
| cleansing the skin with something that's not | | | | this product has achieved cult status in the beauty |
| associated with soap, seems weird to most. On top | | | | world. Created in the 1950s, the first versions of |
| of that, the thought of putting more oil on top of oily | | | | the cleansing oil were used on famous faces such as |
| skin just seems preposterous!! | | | | Lucille Ball, Elizabeth Taylor and Debbie Reynolds. |
| Cleansing oils work really well for those that wear | | | | These cleansing oils use mineral oil as their base. Shu |
| sunscreen and make-up on a daily basis, especially | | | | Uemura maintains that mineral oil is the most sensitive |
| those that wear water-proof make-up. While using | | | | oil and has very thorough cleansing abilities. |
| a cleansing oil to remove make-up, you'll notice that | | | | L'Occitane Almond Apple Cleansing Oil - This cleansing |
| the make-up disappears in a flash and your skin will | | | | oil is formulated with a base of sweet almond oil and |
| feel soft and conditioned afterward. | | | | contains organic apple extracts from Provence |
| The key to using a cleaning oil is to start with a DRY | | | | (fancy...). Apple extract is known to be an effective |
| face. Rub the oil onto dry skin. Then massage | | | | skin brightener and aids in preventing the breakdown |
| water into the oil which will cause it to emulsify | | | | of collagen. Many users rave about its gentle feel |
| (creates a creamy milk-like texture). This is when | | | | on the skin. Price point: $22. |
| the "cleansing" occurs. Utilizing the oil on a wet face, | | | | DHC Deep Cleansing Oil - This product comes highly |
| will leave the skin feeling greasy and will prevent the | | | | recommended and has legions of fans in the |
| oil from working effectively. | | | | beautysphere. Unlike others in this segment, this |
| There are various ways that you can use oil to | | | | product has an olive oil and Vitamin E - which means |
| cleanse your face. Many people use olive oil. | | | | its super nourishing. Formulated for all skin types, |
| Personally, I recommend lighter options - such as | | | | this product has a great price point - under $20. |
| grapeeed or jojoba oil. The heaviness of the oil that | | | | |