The Oil-Cleansing Method
If you haven't heard of the oil-cleansing method before, it's definitely time you did. The oil-cleansing method involves washing your face with, well, you guessed it: oil. Most facial cleansers brag about being "oil-free" and the beauty industry has certainly taught us that "oil-free" make-up and cleansers is the way to go.
Here's the problem though: when our skin is stripped of its natural oils, it produces more oil to compensate. For those with oily skin, this means more breakouts, blackheads, and aggravated skin. For those with dry skin or sensitive skin, it means the skin is going to get even drier and irritated.
Here's a basic chemistry lesson: like dissolves like. Hence, oil dissolves oil. The oil-cleansing method is using oil to naturally dissolve the dirty oils on our skin without stripping it or using harsh chemicals. Genius, right? Not only is it super simple, affordable, and better for your skin, but here is my favorite part: the oil-cleansing method is the best make-up remover I've ever found. It removes mascara, eyeliner, foundation, everything -- all in one step! If that's not enough to make you jump for joy, then I just don't know what is.
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