The Oil Cleansing Method Cleanser (2024)

Today I’m going to share with you one of my all time favorite homemade products. This recipe for a DIY oil cleanser is a healthy copycat recipe of a cult classic cleanser that so many women have fallen for or should I say been duped by. My DIY oil cleanser recipe has the same consistency and the same method of cleansing as the $100+ cleanser, but you can make mine for a few bucks a jar and reap benefits of organic, natural ingredients!

I do a lot of research on skin and get a lot of emails from beauty sites reviewing products. Even though I don’t use many over the counter beauty products, or promote them for you all to use, I still like to see what’s hot at the moment.

$100+ Oil Cleanser Contains Mineral Oil!

So the “cult cleanser” I mentioned above was theEve Lom Cleanser. It was deemed “probably the best cleanser in the world”, by Vogue. So of course, I was intrigued.

Come to find out, it is a balm-like cleanser, meant for The Oil Cleansing method. Ok, even more intrigued. Then, I read the ingredients.

Let me be clear, I’m not writing this blog to bash over-the-counter skin care and be Debbie Downer about popular result-boasting products. I simply want to provide an alternative because I truly believe homemade skin care made with zero chemicals is the right thing for our skin. I love to make DIY beauty easy, fun and affordable.

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Benefits of Using a DIY Oil Cleanser

How about we create a DIY oil cleanser of our own instead? But this recipe will be free of chemicals and MINERAL OIL! Geez…..

Below are the benefits Eve Lom states-

Deep cleanses without drying or stripping the skin and removes even the most stubborn of waterproof make-up
Thorough cleansing and gentle exfoliation enables skin cells to regenerate quickly and provides a vital receptive base for beauty products to work at their best
Decongests and with the signature massage technique helps drain toxins
Exfoliates, tones, improves circulation when combined with the specially woven Muslin Cloth
Softens and conditions the skin
Visible benefits for all skin types

We can DIY this oil cleanser easily!

DIY Oil Cleanser Recipe

1/4 cup Apricot Kernel Oil(find it HERE)
1 tbsp. Castor Oil (find it HERE)
1 tbsp. Cocoa Butter (find it HERE)
1 tbsp. Beeswax (find it HERE)
8 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil (find it HERE)
1 drops Clove Essential Oil (find it HERE) (optional)
5 drops Roman Chamomile Essential Oil (find it HERE) (optional)

Directions:

Heat apricot kernel oil, castor oil and cocoa butter/shea butter in a glass bowl, placed in a pot of water. Only turn your stove top to medium heat.
Once the butter is fully melted, remove from heat and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
Add essential oils and pour into a 4 ounce jar.
Let cool until cleanser hardens-This could take up to 12 hours. Feel free to put yours in the fridge.

How to Use a DIY Oil Cleanser:

Scoop out about a quarter size amount into your palm.
Massage all over skin for 1-2 minutes.
While massaging, run hot water over a soft wash cloth or muslin cloth.
Wring cloth out and place over your face, pressing it into your skin.
Once the cloth cools, run under hot water again and repeat step 4 1-2 more times.

A couple of things…..

Eve Lom suggests using their muslin clothes. Of course that’s another $20 bucks! I like the idea of muslin clothes and got my own from Amazon HERE. They are much softer and more gentle then a wash cloth, which I like. Wash cloths get so rough over time that you could really damage your skin if you’re not careful. So while you don’t have to, I think the muslin clothes are a good idea.
Clove oil is hardly ever suggested for the skin, especially when you are putting it in a cleanser that you will use on your eyes. The reason clove oil is added is because of it’s insane antioxidant content. Feel free to omit it, I put it in mine and it does not burn or irritate my eyes.
Read my post on The Oil Cleansing Method for more info. on OCM. I suggest doing this kind of cleanse at night and follow up with a serum or facial oil.

I hope I wasn’t too much of a Negative Nancy today, but if I was, I at least hope I made you think about all the scary ingredients skin care companies put in their HIGH DOLLAR products.

Be sure you are buying quality ingredients for your DIY’s. A quality ingredient can make all the difference in the world, especially when it comes to essential oils. I have linked the ingredients in the recipe to brands I’ve used and trust.

The moral of the story? You can make your own products at 1/4 of the cost and with NO yucky ingredients!

xx, Jenni

P.S. If you’d rather purchase this oil cleanser I sell it in my Etsy shop HERE.

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The Oil Cleansing Method Cleanser (2024)

FAQs

Do I wash my face before oil cleansing? ›

Start with a cleansing oil to break down make-up and surface dirt, before following with your favourite rinse-off face wash, to directly deep clean pores. It's doubly refreshing for your skin, and is a great (once or twice to avoid extra irritation) weekly booster for your skincare routine.

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How long does it take to see results from oil cleansing? ›

Keep in mind that it may take 2-3 weeks for your skin to fully adjust to face cleansing with oil. It takes time to fully detoxify from the build-up that's been residing comfortably in your pores up until now.

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Is only oil cleanser enough? ›

Yes and you can use cleansing oil alone at night and follow up with a moisturizer. Cleansing oil is an effective way to remove makeup and dirt and impurities from the skin without stripping it of its natural oils.

Is it better to oil cleanse at night or morning? ›

While you can incorporate oil cleansing into either or both your morning and evening routine — and this may be worthwhile if you have dry or dehydrated skin — it's most beneficial as part of your evening routine when you're trying to wash away all of the dirt, bacteria, and beauty products you've used during the day.

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Do you put cleansing oil on wet or dry skin? ›

Apply Your Cleansing Oil To Dry Skin

It may seem strange, but applying the cleanser to dry skin allows the oil to adhere to any dirt, sweat, or makeup that's on your face. Then, when you add water into the equation, all of those impurities can easily be washed away.

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Do you use a regular cleanser after oil cleanser? ›

There's no set guideline for which types of cleansers are best for double cleansing; the most common practice is to wash your face with a pure oil, oil-based liquid cleanser, cleansing balm, gentle face scrub, or cleansing cloth and then follow with a regular, water-soluble cream, gel, or lotion cleanser that's ...

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Do you purge from oil cleansing? ›

Yes, for some people double cleansing – usually the first oil cleansing step – can cause some purging. However, this is only temporary and can be reduced by only double cleansing in the evenings, rather than twice daily. Stick to a single cleanse in the mornings.

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Do oil cleansers clog pores? ›

Using too much cleansing oil

And again, any remnant oil that's left on the skin can clog the pores and cause unwanted breakouts. Dr. Mack recommends using a small amount, about a penny size. “A little bit of cleansing oil goes a long way,” she says.

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What are the disadvantages of oil cleansing? ›

Essentially, you are just adding oil to your leftover makeup and dirt.

They may not going “skin deep.” A good facial cleanser is able to exfoliate dirt and toxins from all layers of your skin. ...
They can cause dryness. ...
They can cause skin irritations and acne. ...
They can sabotage the work of other facial products.

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Do dermatologists recommend oil cleansing method? ›

Zeichner says. And for those with normal to sensitive skin, he recommends opting for cleansers with calming oils, such as rosemary and camellia seed oil. (It's also a good idea to avoid cleansers with fragrances if you have sensitive skin, Dr. Day says.)

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Does oil cleansing bring blackheads to the surface? ›

"Blackheads are clogged with oil-based sebum and applying oil to the skin can partially dissolve the sebum and allow the plugs to loosen up." Though this practice can be an effective way to dislodge dirt and debris from your skin, there are a few things to be aware of before you try it for yourself.

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Should I use an oil cleanser if I don't wear makeup? ›

is an oil cleanser necessary? Even if you don't wear makeup, oil-based cleansers remove any SPF residue and daily pollutants. If you have an oily skin type, skin is more likely to attract surface debris and bacteria, leading to inflammation and breakouts.

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Does oil cleansing remove sebaceous filaments? ›

Oil cleansing is our Lab team's go-to when we need a deep cleanse, especially for those of us who wear makeup. It's incredibly effective at sebaceous filaments removal, especially if you're already using BHA. Oils are the ultimate lubricants, after all.

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What should I do first oil cleansing or water cleansing? ›

Apply the oil-based cleanser to dry skin and gently massage it in circular motions. Emulsify the oil-based cleanser by adding a few drops of water, turning it into a milky consistency. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Apply the water-based cleanser to damp skin and massage it gently in upward motions.

How many times a week should you oil cleanse? ›

A: Once per day, every day, in the evening. But since this method does provide a very DEEP clean, some may prefer to only implement the oil cleansing method every other day or even once a week. Evening is the best time to cleanse in order to remove impurities that build up throughout the day.

Do you moisturize after oil cleansing? ›

I think a lot of people are drawn to the idea of oil cleansing because it sounds like a one-step beauty routine, but no, I always recommend following with toner and moisturizer after any kind of cleanse.

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What step is oil cleanser? ›

Yes! Use your oil cleanser day and night as the first step in your skincare routine. Nighttime is a must, as the texture can be especially effective at removing waterproof makeup and sunscreen.