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17 Cleansing Oils That Will Make You Give Up Your Favorite Face WashIt's time to break up with your basic gel or cream cleanser — here's why |
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Cleansing your face with oil seems pretty counter-productive, doesn't it? Regardless of your skin type — yes, even if you have oily skin — waking up and going to bed with cleansing oils can be a real game-changer. Because oil breaks down oil, cleansing oils can get through even the toughest waterproof oil-based makeup. They work to cleanse skin by mixing in with pre-existing oils on the surface of your skin, attracting any excess like a magnet, so that when you rinse your face, any present oils cling to the buildup of makeup, dirt and impurities and rinse down the drain. The result? A clean, clear, hydrated complexion that feels soft to the touch and looks supple to the eye.
When searching for the best cleansing oils, you want to look for botanicals, like olive, sunflower, sesame, safflower, almond and grape seed oils, along with calming extracts like green tea and jasmine, as well as nutrient-rich vitamins E and C. Avoid anything with mineral oil, which can clog pores.
Here are 17 cleansing oils that will make you say you're never (ever, ever, ever) getting back together with your regular cleanser.
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