🌼 Quick Look: Hydrate & Lock.
(Body) 💟 Benefits: If you're prone to acne, using a cleanser made with olive oil may help decrease your acne by killing off the bacteria that causes the acne. Olive oil is also known to moisturize and hydrate your skin.
✅ Lightweight and absorbs quickly.
✅ Improves complexion and skin tone.
✅ Glowy and radiant skin.
✅ Helps control sebum production to prevent acne.
✅ Promotes collagen synthesis, reducing fine lines and skin pigmentation.
✅ moisturizes and fights bacteria.
💜 Research shows that Oil will dissolve oily skin residue because like dissolves like. Using oil will not only remove makeup, but will avoid stripping the skin of natural oils
🌿 Treatments: anti-aging, dry skin, acne-prone skin
🌻 Best used as: Cleanser, Face or Body Moisturizer, Balm
💐 Best combined with: Sunflower oil or oil of your choice.
⚠️ Caution: Comedogenic rating of 2 could potentially block pores. Ensure skin is free of bacteria or dead skin cells to prevent breakouts and blackheads.
💲 Approximate cost: $15.00 - $30.00 CAD
Yields: Varies depending on usage Prep time: Less than 1 minute
Ingredients:
High-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Olea Europaea Oil) - Choose a good quality oil for your skin.
(Optional) A few drops of skin-safe, diluted essential oil (e.g., lavender for calming, chamomile for soothing).
(Optional) A small amount of another lightweight carrier oil like almond or grapeseed oil for a lighter consistency.
Equipment:
Clean hands
Soft, clean washcloth
Warm water
(Optional) Reusable cotton pads
Instructions:
Method 1: Simple Olive Oil Cleansing
Dispense: Pour a small amount of olive oil (about 1 teaspoon to start, adjust as needed) into the palm of your clean, dry hand.
Massage: Gently massage the oil onto your dry face and neck in circular motions for 1-2 minutes. Focus on areas with makeup and impurities.
Warm Cloth: Wet a clean washcloth with warm (not hot) water and wring out the excess.
Steam & Wipe: Gently drape the warm cloth over your face for a few seconds to allow the steam to soften the skin and oil.
Wipe Away: Gently wipe away the oil and impurities with the warm cloth. Rinse the cloth as needed. You may need to repeat this step once or twice to remove all the oil.
Pat Dry: Pat your skin gently dry with a soft towel. Your skin may feel slightly oily, which can act as a natural moisturizer. If it feels too heavy, ensure you've wiped thoroughly.
(Optional) Tone & Further Moisturize: If desired, follow with a toner and a light moisturizer, depending on your skin's needs.
Method 2: Targeted Makeup Removal
Apply to Pad: Pour a small amount of olive oil onto a reusable cotton pad or your clean fingertips.
Gently Press: Gently press the pad onto the makeup you want to remove (e.g., eye makeup, foundation) and hold for a few seconds to allow the oil to break it down.
Wipe Away: Gently wipe away the makeup. Use a fresh pad if needed.
(Optional) Follow with Cleansing: You can follow up with a gentle water-based cleanser to remove any remaining oil, especially if you have oily or acne-prone skin.
Method 3: Enhanced Olive Oil Cleansing (Optional)
Combine Oils: In your palm, mix the olive oil with a few drops of your chosen skin-safe, diluted essential oil or a small amount of a lighter carrier oil for a thinner consistency.
Massage: Proceed with the Simple Oil Cleansing method (steps 2-7).
Notes:
Quality Matters: Opt for high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the most beneficial properties.
Listen to Your Skin: Pay attention to how your skin reacts. If you notice increased breakouts, olive oil might be too heavy for your skin type. Ensure thorough removal.
Patch Test: It's always recommended to perform a patch test on a small area of your skin before applying olive oil to your entire face, especially if you have sensitive skin.
Storage: Store your olive oil in a cool, dark place to maintain its quality.
