Oil Cleanser

Oil cleansers for healthy skin

Here at Healthylife, we understand how important it is to achieve healthy skin, and cleansing is an important part of skincare. We offer a range of oil-based cleansers that cleanse your skin while maintaining its natural balance. Suitable for most skin types, these cleansers efficiently dissolve makeup, sunscreen and everyday impurities without stripping the skin’s essential oils. 

Featuring premium brands like Nivea, LAMAV, and Neutrogena, our selection gives options tailored to meet individual skincare needs. From hydrating formulas for dry skin to balancing cleansers for oily complexions, discover the benefits of oil-based skin cleansers and experience a healthier complexion today.

What are oil cleansers?

Oil cleansers are skincare products designed to remove makeup, dirt and excess sebum from the skin using oil-based formulas. Unlike traditional water-based cleansers, oil cleansers dissolve and lift away oil-based impurities more effectively. 

Oil cleansers are based on the principle that oil attracts oil, enabling it to cleanse the skin deeply without stripping it of its natural moisture. Oil cleansers are typically the first step in a double-cleansing routine, followed by a water-based cleanser to ensure thorough cleaning.

How do you use oil cleansers?

To use an oil cleanser, apply a small amount of the product to your dry face with clean, dry hands. Gently massage the oil in circular motions across your face, allowing it to bind with makeup, sunscreen and sebum. This process usually takes about a minute. Next, add a bit of warm water to your face to emulsify the cleanser; it should turn into a milky texture, which helps lift the impurities from the skin. Continue to massage gently, then rinse thoroughly with warm water. For best results, follow with a water-based cleanser to remove any remaining residue and deeply cleanse your pores.

What skin type are oil cleansers suited to? 

Oil cleansers are versatile and may be suited to all skin types, including oily, dry, combination, sensitive and acne-prone skin. They are particularly beneficial for dry and sensitive skin due to their hydrating properties and gentle cleansing action that does not strip the skin of its natural oils. 

Oil cleansers may help dissolve excess sebum and clear clogged pores, reducing breakouts for oily and acne-prone skin. Individuals can maximise the benefits while maintaining healthy, balanced skin with an oil cleanser containing non-comedogenic oils tailored to a specific skin concern.

What is the difference between an oil cleanser and a normal cleanser?

The main difference between an oil cleanser and a normal (water-based) cleanser lies in its base and how it interacts with skin impurities. Oil cleansers use oil-based ingredients to dissolve and remove oil-soluble debris. This makes them effective at deep cleaning without stripping the skin of natural oils. 

Normal cleansers, typically water-based, are formulated to remove water-soluble impurities such as dirt and sweat. They may not remove oil-based debris as effectively but are excellent for general cleansing and can feel less heavy on the skin than oil cleansers.

Browse Healthylife’s range of oil-based face cleansers today and do your skin a favour.