Oil cleaning

Step number one of the Korean double cleansing routine is a fundamental step in starting your routine in an optimal way. The oil cleanse melts away makeup, dirt, oil/grease and other dirt from the skin that has accumulated during the day or night and is the step that will really take your skincare routine and its results to the next level if you give it time and commitment! In this video, Jennifer talks about oil cleansing if you prefer video format!

Like solves like.

Oil dissolving oil or "like dissolves like" is an important function of oil cleansing. This means that products we wear during the day that are mixed with the skin's sweat and sebum, which can be likened to "hardened oil" are more easily removed with an oil cleanser.

Should all skin types use an oil cleanser?

Oil cleansing is recommended for all skin types, but it is particularly good if you have an overproduction of oil in your skin, a so-called oily or acne-prone or combination skin type. This again because like solves like. An oily or acne-prone skin type can double cleanse with both morning and evening because of the increased oil production in the skin.

The oil cleansing can also be an excellent step to add to the drier or more sensitive skin type as this skin type naturally lacks oil which causes it to dry out. The dry skin type should prioritize oil cleansing and double cleansing especially for the evening routine. Since a dry skin does not produce as much oil during the night, it may be wise to let the little oil that has actually been created, to let it remain and perhaps only cleanse with a little water in the morning.

How to use an oil cleanser/balm correctly?

1. Apply the oil or balm to your palms and warm the product between your hands. It is particularly important to do this if it is a cleansing balm, the balm should melt and turn into an oil.

2.Always apply oil cleanser to dry skin and massage around for at least 1-2 minutes, massage longer on areas with blackheads such as nose wings for example. Makeup and SPF will melt away.

3. Add lukewarm water, preferably slightly warmer than colder water as heat dissolves oil more effectively than cold.

4. Emulsify a white and milky consistency on the skin with the lukewarm water, massage around for another minute or so and then rinse off with lukewarm water.

5. Follow up with your water-based cleanser to remove any oil and deep clean your skin's pores.

- Do not apply an oil cleanser to moisturized skin!

-Don't forget to always emulsify the oil cleanser into a milk before rinsing!

-Always rinse with lukewarm water.

- Always follow up with a water-based cleaner!

Oil massage for blackheads.

When the skin's sebum hardens and comes into contact with oxygen, blackheads can form in the skin. These sebaceous plugs can be difficult to remove from the skin and it is not recommended to squeeze them as this can lead to scarring and bacterial growth. Oil cleansing is therefore an effective method to get rid of the blackheads. The trick is to massage the blackhead area for a long time, we are talking at least 5 minutes up to 10 minutes and then emulsify with lukewarm water, rinse off and follow up with water-based cleansing.

On some occasions you can see how the blackheads are removed, others may need to follow up with a light mechanical peel after the water-based cleansing to help the blackheads go away.

Product recommendations for all skin types:

Most of our oil cleansers are suitable for more than one skin type, but here are some recommendations for each skin type.

Oil cleansers for normal skin:

Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil contains black soybean oil and blackcurrant oil that gently cleanses the skin of impurities. It is so gentle that it is also suitable for sensitive skin. It has a hypoallergenic formulation with vegetable oils that gently cleanse, moisturize and protect.

Fig Cleansing Balm
This is a lovely cleansing balm consisting of figs and 7.8% oil water that gently cleanses and removes all impurities from the skin. The texture transforms from a lovely balm to an oil when it comes into contact with the skin. When water is added, it emulsifies into a milky consistency that effectively removes makeup and dead skin cells. It also evens out dark spots and soothes red and irritated skin.

Oil cleansers for sensitive skin

Safe me Relief Moisture Cleansing Milk This is a soft cleansing milk that gently removes makeup and other impurities. The formula contains soy protein and plant extracts that moisturize and soothe the skin. It has a skin-friendly pH of 5.5 that makes it good even for sensitive skin. Contains soy protein which helps to create aa thin film of protein that is left on the skin, allowing the skin to remain moisturized even after cleansing.without feeling sticky. Here you can see the product in action!

Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil contains Black Soybean Oil and Blackcurrant Oil to gently cleanse the skin of impurities. It is so gentle that it is also suitable for sensitive skin. It has a hypoallergenic formulation with vegetable oils that gently cleanse, moisturize and protect.

Gentle Black Fresh Cleansing Oil Cleansing oil for daily use with a light texture. Easily melts away makeup, removes sebum and leaves skin fresh with a moisturized finish.Contains 85% plant-based oils and is rich in fatty acid, linoleic acid, antioxidants and vitamins. It has a mild and short ingredient list with only 6 ingredients: Sunflower Seed Oil (50%), Grape Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil,BlackcurrantSeedOil etc.
Recommended for all skin types, especially oily and greasy skin or those who want a completely fragrance-free alternative to Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil.

Oil cleansers for dry/mature skin

Hyal Reyouth Cleansing Foaming Balm This is a 2-1 cleanser with the effects of both a balm cleanser and a foam cleanser. It is an easy-to-use multi-cleanser with a refreshing and moisturizing finish. With this you get a gentle cleanser that balances the pH balance of the skin while assisting with a gentle, non-irritating exfoliation from PHA and LHA acids. as well as moisturizing hyaluronic acid andsoothing Vitamin B5. Two mildly exfoliating acids that are preferred for dry skin.

Melt + Cleanse Makeup Melting Balm

This provides a very gentle but effective deep cleansing of your pores without drying out. Contains omega fatty acids from pumpkin and camellia seed oil to cleanse and nourish, combined with Purple Complex which is rich in superfood antioxidants and nutrients to help refresh and maintain smoother, more even skin.

Contains a fruit acid blend of blueberry, orange & lemon, sugar maple, sugar cane which together exfoliate and gently refine the skin while moisturizing and assisting in a visibly smoother, softer and healthy skin.

Oil cleansers for oily/acne-prone skin

Soft Green Cleansing Balm This is a cleansing balm that effectively cleans and removes dirt, excess sebum and other impurities. It gently cleanses without irritating and leaves the skin soft and moisturized. The texture of the balm is similar to a delicious sherbet that transforms into a silky oil on contact with the skin, which eventually turns into a lovely, milky foam when water is added. This is to gently remove all traces of make-up and other impurities. It revitalizes the skin and works towards a more even skin tone. With tea tree oil and jojoba oil, it works anti-inflammatory on an oily or acne-prone skin without clogging the pores.

Gentle Black Fresh Cleansing Oil

Cleansing oil for daily use with a light texture. Easily melts away makeup, removes sebum and leaves skin fresh with a moisturized finish. Icontains 85% plant-based oils and is rich in fatty acid, linoleic acid, antioxidants and vitamins. It has a mild and short ingredient list with only 6 ingredients: Sunflower Seed Oil (50%), Grape Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Sblackcurrant seed oil etc.

Recommended for all skin types, especially oily and oily skin.

Oil cleansers for combination skin

Pro Balance Pure Deep Cleansing Oil is a gentle oil cleanser that effectively removes makeup and excess oil from the skin, leaving it soft and hydrated. Formulated with natural vegetable oils from various plants, it gently removes makeup without irritation and leaves a fresh finish.

It includes 44% sunflower seed oil and also macadamia nut oil which are full of antioxidants that in turn provide anti-aging effects such as firmer and smoother skin. It also contains ingredients such as soothing olive oil and meadow cress oil that remove dead skin cells and give a clear skin tone and jojoba oil that soothes skin irritations.

It also contains Phyto G.Fer kefir (a skin-friendly yeast) that relieves inflammation and a "5 Probiotics Complex" which consists of five good bacteria species (probiotics) that help to boost the skin's immune system and balance the skin by building a healthy bacterial system.

Safe Me Relief Moisture Cleansing Oil This is a light but highly effective oil cleanser that deeply cleanses the skin. It has been shown in clinical tests to clean and remove as much as 32% of blackheads after a single use.
A gentle but powerful formulation of plant extract oils that work together to remove dirt and other impurities, such as any makeup and other products. Suitable for sensitive, combination skin with blackheads.

We hope you feel well informed about the oil cleanser and that you have hopefully found a product that suits your skin.

Do not forget that we have Authorized Skin Therapists available, you are always welcome to email us regarding product recommendations or if you have other questions to us at info@glowid.se .💖

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