DIY Facial Oil Cleanser (for Your Best Skin Ever)
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Have you heard about oil cleansing? Even though it sounds crazy, it's a really great way to cleanse your face. It works well and leaves your face feeling great.
And the great thing is, you can easily make it yourself.
Today I'm going to share something that really surprised me with how well it works–a super simple Jojoba Oil Cleanser. It's literally the easiest facial oil cleanser recipe you can think of.
If you're:
- Wondering what to use for skin care that does not put harmful chemicals into your skin?
- Dealing with inflamed skin from rosacea or other conditions?
- Looking for a low cost alternative to pricey organic skin care options?
- Hoping to simplify your skin care routine?
then I have a simple and wholesome answer for you, and that's this recipe for a Homemade Facial Cleaning Oil.
Why Does Oil Cleansing Work?
Oil attracts other oils, so cleansing your face with oil really does make sense. You will be amazed at what shows up on your cotton ball at the end of the day.
Why I Started Oil Cleansing
I found out about facial oil cleansing when I was dealing with a resurgence of rosacea. I had it so bad that I was ashamed to go out of the house. I tried numerous creams and facial products, but some of them were just purely awful (one had a green tint to it to hide the redness of the rosacea – Yuk!) and others simply didn't work.
In the midst of my struggle, I found a super clean and gentle skincare line that I tried. It was very expensive but I tried it.
The basis of their routine is jojoba oil for cleansing. It seems counter-intuitive, but there are two reasons why jojoba oil is great for cleansing. Thankfully, this part of their system is easy to recreate on your own.
And while I've added a few other oils to the mix, jojoba is the main ingredient in this cleanser.
Why Jojoba Oil?
Jojoba oil is more similar to sebum (the oil in human skin) than are other vegetable oils. Therefore, it's a natural for use in facial and body care routines.
Here is my very simple and soothing Oil and Rose Water Cleansing Routine.
You don't need to use the rose water part, but this is a great combination.
How to Use This Facial Oil Cleanser
- Moisten cotton ball or cosmetic pad with warm water.
- Add 3 drops of the oil cleanser to the ball or pad.
- Gently wipe over your entire face and neck.
- Generously moisten the muslin cloth with warm water and apply to face. Hold for at least 5 seconds. Rinse and moisten again with warm water and apply to neck, holding for 5 seconds again. (Note: This step is important. It improves circulation in your skin and promotes health.)
- If desired, spray face with 2 sprays of rose water and place two drops of the oil cleanser to the palms of your hands and smooth gently over face and neck.
If it's not already, once you try this, oil cleansing will likely soon become a favorite addition to your skincare routine.
Homemade Facial Oil Cleanser
Ingredients
- 2 ounces jojoba oil
- 1 ounce avocado oil
- 1 ounce castor oil
- 10 drops essential oils optional
Instructions
- Add the oils (including essential oils, if using) to a 4 ounce bottle.
- Shake to combine.
- Apply some of the oil cleanser to your face and neck, wiping over the entire surface.
- Generously moisten the muslin cloth with warm water and apply to face. Hold for at least 5 seconds.
- Rinse off, then moisten the cloth again with warm water and apply to neck, holding for 5 seconds again. (Note: This step is important. It improves circulation in your skin and promotes health.) Rinse off.
- If desired, spray face with 2 sprays of rose water, then place two drops of the facial oil cleanswer on the palms of your hands and smooth gently over face and neck for more moisturizing.
That's it! So simple to make, gentle, all natural, and so soothing.
Have you ever done oil cleansing?
How did it work for you?
finally, a place where I can get some real information on the subject. Google gave me nothing really. I have liked you on my FB page for quite a while and am now just stumbling upon this. I got my shopping list and headed to the local healthfood store tomorrow. I have tried the evoo as the lady above with castor oil, and oh boy, it was not good for me. Whew, my poor nose was a disaster the next morning.
thanks again for sharing you experiences with us. I am hoping the HCl helps.
I so hope it helps!!! Please come back to share. I am using another line of products right now and maybe trying another. Stay in touch!
I have rosacea and I’ve been using for a couple of years my own concoction of EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) and some purified water and lavender EO. the process is the same, though, putting on the mixture (I use my fingers) and then holding a warm cloth to your face. It not only removes makeup, but cleans the skin without irritating it. for those who are cringing thinking it would be too oily for their combo skin, it’s actually a little drying (a GREAT cleanser in the humid summer!) and clears up any little acne I get. However, the supplements I am RUNNING to get to try. This I had not heard about, so thank you, thank you.
I hope it helps you, Janice! I have noticed my skin getting dryer with this so I am looking at other things now. But it really does clean :-)!
Do you know that Jojoba is good at dealing stretch marks as well? A friend of mine has this first hand experience. I never had tried it but in terms of facial cleanser, it really is soothingly awesome to use on.
Happy New Year!
Cynthia
Thanks for the tip! I didn’t get stretch marks (one issue that I have never had :-)) – my doctor told me that if a mother gets good nutrition steadily, then they are not likely to happen. What do you think about that? I am sure my readers would like to know that though :-).
what is a 2nd choice for the oil?
Jojoba oil is quite expensive at the moment (unless I’m not finding the best online source for it). My understanding is that 50% of that crop comes from Argentina and they lost their crop.
Priscilla, I would probably stick w/ the jojoba. Have you tried Iherb? Their prices are pretty good and you really go through it quite slowly. They have a lot of other things to choose from and if you use my referral code (RUR466) you will get $5 off your first order. If you need other source ideas I can help perhaps.
which brands of jojoba would you recommend? We’ve never tried the jojoba oil. I’ll look at Iherb. I found your site, in my search to find a solution for my son has acne on his face & eczema on his neck. I have ordered from iHerb. Have you ever ordered from VitaCost? Here is my referral, coupon link to VitaCost, a $10 coupon, on your 1st order/if you are a new customer 🙂 https://www.vitacost.com/
I am not sure about brands, honestly. I have used Desert Essence and I really liked it. I recently tried an organic one off of Ebay but wasn’t as pleased with it. But I am using it up (and it will be awhile). Thanks for the Vitacost info. I’ve already ordered from them, however :-).
Thank you, Adrienne!
I am not scent sensitive–smells themselves don’t bother me. It’s just that there are some I simply do not like. Like rose scented things. Just wondered if rose essential oil smells like synthetic rose smell. I love lots of different essential oils. I’ve never even thought to try rose because I hate rose perfumes. Probably a big difference, though! I’ll have to go to the health food store and smell one, I guess! I think I may try the muslin, too. It sounds nice! Thank you for the quick response! 🙂
You’re so welcome! Let me know how it goes! I think I mentioned the muslin from The Body Shop, didn’t I? They had a pretty good price. I was mine every 2 days in a lingerie bag. I bought 1 pack of 3 initially but now I have 2. Hang dry. Makes it simple and I don’t fret if I don’t get to laundry :-).
I am interested in making natural things myself when I can, so I appreciate this article. A couple of questions for you:
1. Why the muslin face cloths? I don’t think I’ve ever heard of that (although I sew with muslin sometimes!).
2. Is that enough oil to remove makeup? I often “wash” my face with coconut or jojoba oil(smear a bunch of it on), and then wipe off with a wet face cloth (it works).
3. What is the purpose of the rose water? (Is it a truly helpful step, or just a nice one, but optional?)
4. Does the rose water smell like rose scented things? I can barely stand the scent of rose perfumes, rose scented soaps, etc. I do not buy these things, but many older women wear rose perfume! I know that the synthetic smells are very different from essential oils. Is it nothing like a rose perfume? I would hate to spend such big bucks on something I squirt on my face once and can’t stand to use again!
A lot of questions! Thank you for your help!
Hi Jill,
Here are your answers :-):
1. The muslin is super fast drying. If you want, you an use a soft face cloth, but it will hold more bacteria (and smell). Not good for your face. I hadn’t heard of it before I tried this either.
2. I can’t believe how much dirt comes off on the cotton ball some nights.
3. From what I recall, it is soothing for your face. I assume you could skip it. If you make your own it is super cheap.
4. I am super scent sensitive. I can say that it hasn’t bothered me. One option would be to try making some w a cheaper oil and then if you tolerate it, but the more expensive one next time. Here is a link to a Rose Water on Amazon that isn’t that expensive. Maybe you could try this first and see what you think? I don’t think you mind the smell, but you might be more sensitive than I am. I wear no perfumes. I have been enjoying the essential oils that I have tried.
Hope that helps!
A good substitute for rose water to soothe one’s face is making your own lavender oil water. Please be careful to buy only from an organic and high-grade essential oil company like Doterra. Do not use aromatherapy-grade essential oils on your skin or internally!
That sounds nice too – but I seem to have a little bit of a nasal reaction to lavender. I haven’t tried Doterra yet but I am a YL distributor and I love their stuff. Thanks!
Oh, what a wonderful idea! I need to try this. I *always* have jojoba on hand (we’re massage therapists, and use jojoba in our office– my favorite brand is Hobacare). I’ll need to pick up some rose water– that’s going on my shopping list! I wish I’d seen this post sooner…. 🙂 Thanks!
I’d love to hear why you like Hobacare. I tried a new brand this time and am not quite happy with it. Thanks! Let me know what you think about the facial cleanser. I am really happy with it. The fine minutes of the warm cloth on your face is very important to the process. You’re welcome!
I actually have rose water in my cabinet 🙂 have been wondering what I’d do with it!
Thanks for this tip!
Blessings!
LIB
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I have a friend that battles rosacea. I’ll have to forward this link to her.
Thanks for linking up to Kitchen Economics.
I’m so glad I happened upon your site! Do you think your skin care regime would help my 17 year old daughter. She is having a battle with what I consider normal teenage acne. I don’t think it’s bad but she hates it. We have tried everything from ProActive (too expensive and she says it really doesn’t work for her) to a mask using honey & cinnamon! She currently uses the OCM (using part Jojoba Oil & part castor oil)to cleanse her face at night and then just cool water in the morning. Do you have any (all natural) suggestions?
I tried Proactiv as a teen (and in my 20’s) too, and found it to be too harsh. I actually had quite bad acne in my 20’s.
I am for sure not a skin expert, but I would probably not do the cool water in the morning. How about if she tries this and then you can tell me how it works. How is she doing with stress and diet? I have been doing a lot with both, especially with eating no refined foods, no sugars and focusing on healthy plant and animal products. A good probiotic would be important as well. I think the skin intersects with everything else in our body. Tell her I can identify and let me know how it goes.
One of the best remedies for acne is Raw African Black Soap, and you can buy it on Amazon. I recently had some sort of infection on the right side on my face where I developed terrible pimples and blackheads, it was awful. I tried pro-active which irritated my skin like crazy, and then someone recommended I use african black soap. I swear to god, it went away. It was like magic. It’s also good for eczema and psoriasis, and poison ivy (most skin rashes).
Eating animal products will give you breakouts. Especially meat and dairy. I eat a plant based diet and always have clear skin and no breakouts. Vegan, for your health, the animals and the planet.
I think that depends on your body. I actually was told to add some animal products to my diet when I was quite ill and it helped me get better. I do not eat many, but I eat some. Thanks for reading and glad it does well for you – how long have you been vegan?