Oil Cleanse for Blackheads

🌼 Quick Look: Fight Oil with Oil.

(Body)  💟  Benefits: Oil cleansing is a skin care method that uses noncomedogenic oils (oils that don’t clog pores. Doesn't block pores because the oil particles are smaller than a pore and therefore do not block the pores.) to melt and clear away the dirt and oil on skin. “Oil cleansers work on the principle of ‘like dissolves like,’” To give you a visual, think about when you use a dry erase marker. When you can't erase with a cloth if you colour a dry erase marker over the dried marker and then wipe, it comes off. 

Oils with a Comedogenic Rating of 0 (best for oil cleansing)

✅ Sunflower Seed Oil

✅ Shea Butter

✅  Argan Oil 

✅  Rosehip Seed Oil

✅ Hemp Seed Oil

✅ Mineral Oil

✅ Safflower Oil

💜 A small study found that adults and children who used a bath oil every other day for a month had better skin barrier function and fewer symptoms of dry skin than those who used oil-free cleansers.

🌿 Treatments: anti-aging, oily or dry skin, acne-prone skin, sensitive skin, blackheads

🌻 Best used as: Cleanser

💐 Best combined with: Comedogenic oil rating of 0 of your choice.

⚠️ Caution: 

💲 Approximate cost: $10.00 - $25.00 CAD

Oil Cleansing Method for Blackheads

Yields: One cleanse Prep time: 2 minutes Cost: $10 - $25 CAD (depending on oil choice)

Ingredients:

• 1-2 tablespoons of a non-comedogenic oil (choose one or a blend from the list below):

  • Sunflower Seed Oil

  • Argan Oil

  • Rosehip Seed Oil

  • Hemp Seed Oil

  • Safflower Oil

  • Mineral Oil

• Warm water

• Clean, soft washcloth (preferably microfiber)

  
  

Equipment:

• Small bowl or your clean hands

  
  

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Oil:

   • Pour 1-2 tablespoons of your chosen oil(s) into a small bowl or directly into your clean hands.

2. Massage the Oil:

   • Gently massage the oil onto your dry face for 1-2 minutes. Focus on areas with blackheads, using circular motions. This helps to loosen the sebum and debris trapped in your pores.

3. Warm Compress:

   • Run the washcloth under warm water and wring it out.

   • Place the warm, damp washcloth over your face for 10-20 seconds. This helps to open your pores and further loosen the oil.

4. Wipe Away:

   • Gently wipe away the oil with the warm, damp washcloth. Repeat this step until most of the oil is removed.

5. Rinse (Optional):

   • If you feel any remaining oil residue, rinse your face with warm water.

6. Pat Dry:

   • Pat your face dry with a clean, soft towel. Avoid rubbing.

7. Moisturize (Optional):

   • If your skin feels dry, apply a light, non-comedogenic moisturizer.

     
     

Tips and Notes:

• Oil Blends: You can create your own oil blend by combining two or more of the recommended oils.

• Patch test: If this is your first time oil cleansing, perform a patch test on a small area of your skin to check for any adverse reactions.

• Clean Washcloths: Use a clean washcloth each time to avoid introducing bacteria to your skin.

• Gentle Pressure: Avoid using excessive pressure when massaging or wiping your face.

• Frequency: Oil cleansing can be done once or twice daily, depending on your skin type.

• Listen to your skin: If your skin feels irritated or overly oily, adjust the frequency or oil choice.

• Makeup removal: Oil cleansing is very effective at removing makeup.

• Consistentcy: For best results, use this method consistently.