Why Washing Your Face with Oil Might Be the Best Thing You Ever Do for Your Skin
Cleansing with oil might seem counterintuitive at first, but it’s actually one of the most effective and skin-friendly ways to cleanse. If you’ve only ever used foaming cleansers, this might just change your skincare game.
Is Oil Cleansing Right for My Skin Type?
Oil Cleansing is ideal for most skin types. Because it is one of the most natural and biocompatible ways to cleanse, most people will see benefits from switching to an oil-based cleanser. Here are a few specific skin conditions that will especially reap the benefits of this method.
Acne prone skin
Oily skin
Mature skin
Sensitive skin
Chronically dry skin
Inflamed skin conditions
Skin with damaged lipid barrier
Why Choose Oil Over Foam?
Most foaming cleansers contain surfactants—harsh cleansing agents that strip your skin of its natural oils and disrupt its acid mantle (your skin’s protective barrier). Over time, this can leave your skin irritated, dehydrated, and more vulnerable to environmental damage.
In contrast, oil-based cleansers:
Gently dissolve makeup, dirt, and buildup without stripping
Support a healthy skin barrier
Leave skin feeling soft, hydrated, and balanced
Naturally brighten and even out your complexion
Many of our customers tell us they’ve stopped buying makeup remover altogether—our oil cleanser does it all.
How to Transition to Oil Cleansing
If you’re new to oil-based cleansers, we recommend easing into it:
Morning: Use your current cleanser
Evening: Use our oil cleanser to remove the day
After a week or two: Transition fully to oil-based cleansing once your skin has adjusted
Most people notice a visible improvement in hydration and glow within the first week—and once you make the switch, you likely won’t want to go back! If you experience a breakout after switching to oil cleansing, read our blog here about purging versus reacting. A temporary breakout after switching to oil cleansing may actually be a good sign!
How to Use Our Retinoic Oil Cleanser
Our oil cleanser is 100% organic and powered by naturally occurring retinoic acid to promote gentle cellular renewal and skin rejuvenation.
Step-by-step:
1. Shake bottle before each use to activate the formula
2. Apply 2–4 pumps directly to dry skin
3. Massage gently in circular motions over your face and neck
4. Use the included damp facial shammy to wipe away makeup, dirt, and excess oil
That’s it, clean, nourished skin without any tightness or residue.