The culture of washing your face with oils is on a rise these days. Yes, you read that right. This is known as oil cleansing method which has several benefits for skin.
Here are some of the skin related advantages of the oil cleansing method which tells us why it is a trend these days.
Prevents dryness
Generally, the experts advise not to use products that contain a high amount of sulphate in it. Products containing a high amount of sulphate have drying effects on the skin and in the process of removing the dirt and excess oil from the skin, they remove the natural oil of the skin too. Using the right amount of cleansing oil can maintain the natural oil of the skin and hydrate skin deeply by moisturizing it. It also helps to minimize the signs of ageing and increase elasticity.
Balances natural oils
According to recent research, it has been proven that it is a myth that strong cleansers make your skin oil free. In fact, such cleansers strip your natural oils of the skin and make it over dry which stimulate sebaceous glands and produce even more sebum to counter the effects of the cleanser. By using right cleansing oil you can balance your skin sebum's production and this balancing makes oil cleanser a great choice for all skin types including acne prone and oily skin.
Improves blood circulation
During oil cleansing you can massage oil into your skin to improve blood circulation. By massaging it ensures to in-flow of nutrition and oxygen to the skin cells which helps to make skin glowing and healthy.
Effectively cleanse
Cleansing oils does not contain harsh chemicals like sulphates and parabens. The basic idea of cleansing oil is to just remove excess sebum, dirt, clean out blackheads and whiteheads from pours, makeup and pollutants from the skin. It prevents your skin from the damage and exposure of harsh chemicals.
Reduce Inflammation
Cleansing oils are very gentle on the skin and soothe your skin by reducing redness and inflammation. This way the oil cleansing is ideal for every type of skin whether it is acne prone, dry or sensitive. It provides a balanced complexion which cannot easily be found in other cleansers.
Prevents Infection
Many oil cleansers like lavender oil, castor oil, tea tree oil and others which are commonly used have anti-microbial properties. These prevent many infections of the skin like ringworm, yeast infection and pimples. These oil cleansers soften the dirt and impurities from the skin and help in easy removal of them.
