Hello, friends!
Let’s continue about living with acne? π
As I’ve already written, I’ve suffered from acne since my early teens. Unfortunately, it hasn’t completely disappeared, but it’s become much less of a problem. How did I do it? Let me tell you right away: it wasn’t easy, and it took quite a while. But now I can share my experience on what to do and what not to do.
The most important thing I’ve learned is that patience and consistency are essential. Even if at first it seems like nothing is improving, you still need to maintain your routine and think about how beautiful your skin will be without acne.
As I’ve written in previous posts, proper skin cleansing is crucial. I searched for the best method for a long time. Soap? Scrub? Herbal infusion? Finally, I found what I think is the best option, and I call it a two-level cleansing.
The first level is hydrophilic oil. Hydrophilic oil was first discussed half a century ago, when makeup artist Shu Uemura literally saved models who had to remove complex makeup multiple times a day with it. Over time, the beneficial properties of hydrophilic oil were recognized not only in the Japanese fashion world. Korean manufacturers made it world-famous, and its celebrity fans included Marilyn Monroe, Katy Perry, and Liv Tyler.
The idea of ββwashing your face with oil sounds strange, to say the least, since it doesn’t dissolve in water. But not hydrophilic oil: it’s not for nothing that its name literally means “love of water.”
A hydrophilic oil always contains two components: the oil itself and an emulsifier, which helps the product wash off the skin easily.
I’ve read a lot of advice on how to use cleansing oil properly. Most suggest applying it to dry skin, massaging it in, and rinsing. I disagree. In my opinion, it’s best to apply the oil to damp skin; it spreads better and cleanses pores. Rinse the oil off with a lot (really, a lot) of water.
How do you find the right oil? You have to experiment. Start with the simplest (and cheapest) options, because, frankly, all the vitamins, peptides, and other additives aren’t that important. The main thing is the oil and polysorbate. Then, when using a cream or gel, you’ll add vitamins and everything else your skin needs.
Important! If you’re allergic to any oil or the product it’s derived from, be sure to read the ingredients!
I’ll list some commonly used ingredients in cleansing oils:
Avena sativa, or oat;
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, or aloe vera gel;
Mentha piperita, or peppermint extract;
Lavandula angustifolia, or lavender extract;
Citrus medica limonum peel oil, or lemon oil;
Olea europaea fruit oil, or olive oil;
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, or jojoba;
Helianthus annuus seed oil, or sunflower oil.
Cocos nucifera oil
Arachis hypogaea oil, or peanut oil
Polysorbate 80
I’ll talk about the second level of cleansing in the next post.
How do you cleanse your skin?
