What Is Oil Cleansing & How Do You Do It?
What Is Oil Cleansing?
Daily cleansing is the foundation of clear, healthy skin. Beyond removing the build-up of dirt, pollutants, makeup, and SPF, a good facial cleanser helps rebalance and nourish your complexion.
While water-based cleansers have long been a staple, the oil cleansing method has grown significantly in popularity in recent years ; but how does it actually work?
The answer lies in the simple science of “like attracts like.” Oils bind to oils, meaning that when a cleansing oil is massaged into the skin, the oils in the formula attach to excess sebum, makeup, and impurities, gently dissolving them to leave skin feeling clean and refreshed.
Although there are loads of cleansing oils on the market, many of them only remove surface-level debris, we knew there was room for more. That’s why we created our Lipid Essence Milky Oil Cleanser, formulated with ultra-light, oil-soluble ingredients that penetrate deeper into the skin. The result is more effective decongestion of clogged pores and a visibly brighter complexion with every use.
Who Should Oil Cleanse?
If you have oily skin, the idea of using an oil cleanser can feel counter-intuitive. After all, the goal is usually to reduce excess oil , not to add more. However, this is one of the most common misconceptions around oil cleansing.
Our Lipid Essence Milky Oil Cleanser is particularly beneficial for oily and acne-prone skin. The botanical oils in the formula bind to excess sebum within the pores and on the skin’s surface, gently lifting it away and helping to rebalance the complexion. This process, often referred to as oil gritting, supports clearer-looking skin without stripping or over-drying.
Formulated with 100% natural ingredients and completely free from petrochemicals or known toxins, the Lipid Essence Milky Oil Cleanser is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. That said, it’s especially effective for those with enlarged or congested pores, uneven texture, or a dull complexion in need of a natural glow boost.
How to Oil Cleanse: A Step-By-Step Guide
The perfect pre-cleanse, always use Lipid Essence Milky Oil Cleanser as the first step of your routine in the morning and evening.
Apply 1-2 pumps onto dry skin and use small circular motions to thoroughly massage into your face for at least 30 seconds.
Melt away makeup, excess sebum pollutants and impurities, while paying special attention to areas of texture and clogged pores.
Rinse off with warm water and finish with a revitalising splash of cold water.
Because Lipid Essence Milky Oil Cleanser so deeply to decongest pores and remove impurities, it's incredibly effective as your one and only cleanse.
But if you've been wearing makeup or prefer to double cleanse in the evenings, you may want to follow with a water based cleanser of your choice.
Video on double cleansing: Watch Dr Em explain how to use our oil cleanser: click here
The Benefits of Oil Cleansing With Our Lipid Essence Milky Oil Cleanser
We formulated this with light botanical oils and also a natural emulsifier that turns the oil into a milky formula for a more thorough cleansing and washing off experience.
Packed with carotenes, antioxidant-rich carrot oil evens skin tone and texture and reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation.
The proprietary blend of ultra-light oils work to effectively hydrate, decongest pores and balance your skin mantle/barrier for healthier, more radiant skin with every use.