Cleansing Oil
- Description
Ideal for all skin types, our organic Cleansing Oil is an all-in-one facial cleanser, exfoliator, and moisturizer, perfect for those with sensitive skin. It removes dirt, sweat, makeup, dead skin cells, and pollution from the pores leaving your skin silky soft with a radiant glow.
Cleansing Oil is essentially a gentle alternative to soap cleansers and makeup removers— it cleanses without stripping the skin of its natural oils or disrupting the microbiome, whereas soap removes everything, causing imbalances to those with sensitive skin (acne, dryness, irritation, etc) that have to be mediated with more skincare products.
The Oil Cleansing Method has been used for thousands of years because it can reduce excess oil, rejuvenate and hydrate, all without drying out the skin. If you like to keep things simple, our Cleansing Oil is the only product you'll ever need in your skin care routine. Please read our how to use instructions below for proper use.
Please note that Cleansing Oil is ideal for all skin types, with the exception of severe, medical skin conditions such as fungal acne.
Choose our refill option to reuse your dropper over and over again, or simply if you prefer a plastic-free option.
This is a cosmetic product and is meant for external use only. Do not ingest.
Ingredients
high oleic sunflower seed (helianthus annuus) oil*, golden jojoba oil (simmondsia chinensis)*, apricot kernel oil (prunus armeniaca)*, rosehip seed oil (rosa canina fruit oil)*
*CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENT
How to use
METHOD 1: As the first step in your skincare routine, massage a full dropper of oil onto dry face for 60 seconds in circular motions. Focus on the creases of your skin to loosen dirt and buildup. Next, wet a clean cotton round or face rag with warm water and wring it out, then gently wipe away remaining oil.
For extra hydration, use a few drops of Cleansing Oil as a moisturizer after cleansing, then follow with your favorite moisturizer.
METHOD 2: Double cleansing— follow the steps in method 1, but wash your face afterward with a gentle soap cleanser, then follow with your favorite moisturizer. We recommend double cleansing if you wear heavy makeup. You can also choose to double cleanse with our Cleansing Oil (just repeat method 1) instead of soap if you are prone to dry skin.
How to store
Store in a cool, dry, and dark place, away from direct sunlight
Shelf life
6 months if kept in ideal conditions
Packaging
Glass bottle, plastic top and glass pipe (or metal cap), biodegradable label
End of life
Choose our refill option for future purchases to reuse the plastic dropper over and over again. Glass bottle and metal cap are recyclable. Plastic dropper is meant for landfill if it cannot be used anymore, but glass pipe is recyclable.
Organic Sunflower Oil
Our Organic sunflower oil is lightweight, nurtrient-rich and cold-pressed from organically grown sunflower seeds. High in linoleic acid and vitamin E, it deeply moisturizes and nourishes the skin while supporting its natural barrier.
We only use pure, virgin, high oleic, cold-pressed Organic Sunflower Oil for our formulations. This unrefined oil retains vitamin content and is high in vitamin E. As an antioxidant, vitamin E helps with premature aging and wrinkles, and the linoleic acid helps the skin retain moisture.
Organic Golden Jojoba Oil
Our Organic Golden Jojoba oil is cold-pressed and extracted from the jojoba plant. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins E and B, and essential fatty acids, it soothes irritation, promotes healing, and protects against environmental stressors.
Jojoba oil is one of the only oils that is most similar to our skin's natural sebum, helping balance and reduce oily skin. It is also deeply nourishing, leaving skin soft, toned, and hydrated. Also ideal for soothing skin irritations such as eczema, psoriasis, and sunburns.
Organic Apricot Kernel Oil
Our organic, virgin apricot oil is cold-pressed extracted from the kernel and is rich in Vitamin A and E, as well as Oleic and Linoleic essential fatty acids. It is easily absorbed into the skin, promoting skin softness, elasticity and a glowing and radiant complexion.
Apricot oil also provides skin barrier support, locks in moisture, is anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Organic Rosehip Seed Oil
Our virgin organic Rosehip Seed Oil is cold-pressed extracted from the seeds of the rose bush. Naturally rich in vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids, it has restorative benefits, helping prevent oxidative damage, boost collagen production, and fade scars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cleansing oil suitable for oily skin?
Yes! Oil balances oil. It is a huge myth (created by the beauty industry) that you need to use oil-free products to combat oily skin. Oil-free products strip our skin of it's natural oils, causing our skin to over-produce oil to compensate for the loss, resulting in very oily skin. Incorporate oils into your routine, ditch the oil-free cleansers, and watch your skin return to its natural balance.
When should I use cleansing oil in my routine?
Cleansing Oil is the first step in your nighttime and daytime routine (if you also choose to use it in the morning). It essentially replaces soap cleansers and makeup remover and is meant to be massaged into your skin without water. After oil cleansing and wiping away all of the oil with a damp cotton round or cloth, you can wash your face with a gentle soap cleanser if you choose to use one (this is called double cleansing and we recommend it if you wear a lot of makeup or have very acne prone skin), then follow with a toner or hydrosal, then a serum if you use one, and then a moisturizer.
Can it be used to remove makeup?
Absolutely! Our Cleansing Oil removes everything from your face. Use on your entire face as an oil cleanser or just to remove your eye makeup.
Can the oil be washed off without the use of a cloth?
No. A cloth is needed to absorb the oil and remove it from your pores. Not to mention that not using one will make your sink very oily.
How long does one bottle last?
With daily use, once a day, our 2oz bottle will last an average of 6 weeks.
Can it be used as a moisturizer?
Yes! Our Cleansing Oil is multi-purpose. You can use it as a cleanser, makeup remover, and as a stand-alone moisturizer. However, if you are prone to dry skin, we recommend using a moisturizer on top of it.
Should I incorporate cleansing oil into my PM or AM routine?
We recommend incorporating our Cleansing Oil into your nighttime skincare routine, to help remove dirt that has built up throughout the day. But you can also use it midday to cleanse the skin after a workout, sweating, or time outside. You can also incorporate it in your morning skincare routine, because we do sweat in our sleep, but this is totally optional.
Do you apply the oil on a damp or dry face?
Dry! Oil and water don't mix, water would only get in the way of the oil binding to the dirt on your face while you massage.