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This imbalance may make your skin more prone to increased sebum production and acne.
That’s where oil cleansers come in.
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“[They] don’t change the acid mantle at all,” she notes.
Athena Hewett is an esthetician and founder of the natural skincare lineMonastery.
Below, find 12 expert-approved oil cleansers to help treat and prevent acne.
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Apply it first to a dry face; then remove with a soaked cotton pad for the best results.
Courtesy of cinnamon bark and cherry extracts, shine is blotted and pores appear smaller.
How exactly does it work, you ask?
It leaves zero residue behind (helping current breakouts clear up and preventing others from forming).
Byrdie Tip
If youdouble-cleanse, be careful that your second cleanse isn’t stripping the skin, cautions Hewett.
Plus, it works with your natural oils to wash, nourish, and keep breakout-causing bacteria at bay.
Massage a small amount onto your face and use a washcloth with warm water and wipe it away.
But it leaves your face soft, refreshed, and properly hydrated as well.
When shopping for cleansing oils, look for those with non-stripping ingredients, notes Hewett.
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In it is sugarcane-derived, sustainablesqualaneoil to better keep your skin hydrated throughout the entire process.
It rinses off quickly and leaves a non-greasy,dewy finish.
Formulated withevening primrose oil,it cleanses and moisturizes skin at the same time.
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