Cleansers in Oil

It seems that almost every skin care brand offers an oil cleanser, and you're curious about how they work and whether you should use one. Oil-based Cleansers , especially those that are formulated to be easily rinsed off, can be a wonderful choice for your skin care routine, whether you use them on their own or as part of a double cleanse.

What is an oil cleaner?

Oil-based Cleansers are another option for removing makeup, dirt that accumulates on the skin throughout the day and excess sebum. What makes them different is how they work compared to traditional water-soluble Cleansers with different textures: cream, gel or foam.

Traditional Cleansers primarily cleanses with surfactants, which are ingredients that interact with sebum, makeup or dirt on the skin and allow them to be rinsed away with water. Well-formulated Cleansers deposits moisturizing ingredients into the skin to make it feel soft instead of tight or dry.

How do oils cleanse the skin?

Oils not only hydrate and nourish the skin, but they also function as solvents (which are a group of ingredients that can dissolve similar substances). Oils are a special type of solvent in that they are lipophilic, meaning they are naturally attracted to other oils, such as the sebum our skin produces and the ingredients used in oil-like makeup. This is what allows an oil cleanser to quickly dissolve makeup and excess sebum, while soothing, softening and moisturizing the skin at the same time.

Surfactants and other ingredients recognized as emulsifiers come into play, as they allow the oils and what they have dissolved to combine and rinse easily with water.

Benefits of an oil cleanser

The main benefits of Cleansers in oil are:

• They provide fast and easy removal of all types of makeup and sun protection factors.
• Leaves skin soft and smooth.
• They are compatible with any other cleaner of your choice for double cleaning.

The best Cleansers in oil are rich in ingredients such as glycerides, which are multifunctional, as they remove dirt from the skin, while replenishing what the skin needs, hydration and softness.

What skin type is an oil cleanser best for?

All skin types can use an oil cleanser formulated so that it can be rinsed off with water without leaving any residue on the skin. Whether or not you should use an oil cleanser comes down to two things: personal preference and the amount of long-wearing makeup you use.

A good oil cleanser can eliminate the need to use a separate eye makeup remover, so you can get the cleaning job done faster.

We recommend some Cleansers in oil

Pro Balance Pure Cleansing Oil from Dr. Ceuracle: Cleansing oil gentle on the skin, but perfect for removing waterproof makeup. It is formulated with sunflower seed oil that gently and effectively removes all traces of makeup and impurities, leaving the skin clean and fresh.

Make-Up Cleansing Oil by Segle Clinical: Gentle cleansing cleanser that gently cleanses and removes make-up from the face and eyes, effectively removing all traces of make-up, sunscreen, pollution, perspiration, etc. It is formulated with squalane, pure oils of sweet almond, avocado, soybean and calendula extract.

Transparent LabOil Based Cleanser: Cleanse and de-puff your face with Oil Based Cleanser, the gentle cleansing oil that will enhance your daily facial routine for clean, soft, silky and hydrated skin.

MeisaniVitamin E-Raser Cleansing Oil: A lightweight, oil-based cleanser that helps to gently remove makeup, dirt, sebum and impurities that accumulate on the skin. This oil is made from a blend of rice bran, baobab and olive botanical oils, which together make up over 79% of the composition.

Ginseng Cleansing Oil by Beauty of Joseon: Cleansing oil that cleanses the skin by removing impurities, makeup and cosmetic residues. It is based on 50% soybean oil, which has a softening and regenerating effect. The addition of ginseng extract has antioxidant and firming properties.