Should You Be Oil Cleansing?
The Paradox: What if I have oily skin – can I still oil cleanse?
One of the surprising things about oil cleansing is that it’s just as good for oily skin as it is for dry skin. That’s because when the skin is stripped of oil, the body produces more oil to help balance things out. But when you replace oil on the skin, the body doesn’t feel the need to make more and your skin may feel less greasy as a result.
The Next Step: Should I moisturize after oil cleansing?
You don’t have to. But if you suffer from exceptionally dry skin, following up with moisturizer, or even a few extra drops of cleansing oil, can lock in additional moisture.
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The Verdict: Can oil cleansing damage skin?
No. In fact, oil cleansing actually does the opposite: it preserves the skin’s moisture barrier, replenishes lipids and supports skin’s natural microbiome, which in turn keeps skin happy and healthy.
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