{"id":5298,"date":"2020-09-17T06:09:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T05:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlottewilkesbeautywriter.com\/blog\/?p=133"},"modified":"2022-05-25T11:30:20","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T10:30:20","slug":"cleansing-oils-have-you-tried-one-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charlottewilkesbeautywriter.com\/cleansing-oils-have-you-tried-one-yet\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleansing Oils: Have you tried one yet?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When my oily skin turned perimenopausal, it could no longer tolerate my cheap and cheerful Simple facial wash. As a therapist, I have seen dull, dehydrated skin transformed by cleansing oils, so I decided to upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, the detergents in many water-based cleansers can’t differentiate between hydrating skin oils (lipids) and the oils in make-up \u2013 they strip the lot and dry out the skin. (It can take up to twelve hours for lipid levels to be restored). However, cleansing oils have a similar structure to lipids, targeting make-up and excess sebum whilst leaving our precious lipids in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are probably fed up with me nagging you about looking after the good bacteria in your gut. I really do believe that the\u00a0health of your skin is dependent on the health of your gut<\/a>.\u00a0Our skin needs to be slightly acidic (between 4.2 and 5.6) for the good bacteria on the surface to flourish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These good bacteria work closely with the immune system to strengthen the skin barrier and prevent inflammation (I believe that preventing inflammation is the future, not just for skincare but also for health). Unlike facial washes,\u00a0cleansing oils\u00a0have no pH \u2013 yay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Single oil or oil blend cleansing oils leave behind small amounts of fatty acids, which leave the skin soft and supple rather than tight. But does this residue stop active ingredients from penetrating? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cleansers need some water-based emulsifiers to remove soluble dirt and sweat.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Just remember that whilst cleansing oils have no pH, emulsifying\u00a0cleansing oils\u00a0contain a small number of surfactants, so just check the pH. (However, it tends to be fairly low compared to most facial washes).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n A few weeks ago, I bumped into an ex-colleague who commented on my ‘glowy’ skin. And then the lady at the deli where I get my sourdough bread asked how my skin looked so bright first thing in the morning! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Read More:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I always assumed that cleansing oils were too rich for my spot-prone skin. But for the past year, I have been double cleansing with\u00a0Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Oil,\u00a0followed by\u00a0Neostrata Clarifying Cleanser<\/a>. My skin has been very happy \u2013 no spots!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\nCleansing oils vs emulsifying cleansing oils: Does it matter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To double cleanse or not to double cleanse?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Can I use a cleansing oil if I have oily skin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n