At all times, women have tried to preserve their natural beauty, using different methods and means. It is worth noting that not all ancient recipes were safe, and some together with the benefits caused damage to the skin. But one useful procedure has reached the present day – the use of different oils for cleansing. “Oil washing” has a beneficial effect on the skin and helps women to maintain freshness and attractiveness for a long time.
Features
Today, thanks to the development of science, all new cosmetics are invented from various components, which, judging by the description, help to get rid of wrinkles and other flaws, make the skin beautiful and young. However, it is known that in the manufacture of cosmetics used various chemicals that do not help the skin, but rather irritate and dry it. So every day more and more women are turning to “grandma’s” recipes.
Modern beauties use different homemade masks, decoctions of herbs, essential and cosmetic oils. One of the methods of natural cleansing is oil washing or Japanese-style washing. This method helps to cleanse the skin easily and gently with natural products, without traumatic damage.
Advantages and disadvantages of the method
This method has become popular among the fairer sex for a reason. There are various reasons for its use.
- There are no harmful substances in the composition of oils. The main reason for the popularity of this method is the naturalness and harmlessness of washing with oil. In addition, the composition of oils contains many useful components for the skin, which help to keep the face young and fresh.
- Effective cleansing. It is known that oil dissolves sebum and other impurities. This means that with this cleansing, you can get rid of persistent makeup, makeup on your face. In addition, thanks to deep penetration, the oil cleanses the pores of the face from stagnant impurities, that is, from black dots. Thus, the skin becomes luminous and clean.
- There is an improvement in the complexion. As already noted, this procedure helps to cleanse the skin as effectively as possible. Accordingly, it improves the relief and complexion, as the skin begins to “breathe”. In addition, after several procedures, pimples disappear, and other inflammatory processes on the face stop.
- The oil nourishes the epidermis well. It is known that water molecules do not penetrate the pores inside. But it is also known that the skin is fat permeable. This means that different vitamins and trace elements pass through the skin and nourish the skin, which is a big plus of Japanese washing.
- The skin becomes less oily. Some may not believe it, but reviews confirm that this method of washing makes the skin less greasy and reduces oily shine. It should be noted that the fat layer is necessary to protect against mechanical and other damages, but sometimes the skin glands secrete too much fat, which creates difficulties for owners of this type of skin. If such skin is cleaned with soap and other aggressive cleansers, the glands will begin to secrete even more fat as a defensive reaction. To avoid such problems, it is better to clean the face with oil instead of synthetic products. The skin glands will rebalance over time and your face will become less oily.
- Using this method of washing, you can start the process of rejuvenation. Everyone knows that natural oils are rich in trace elements, vitamins and antioxidants, and the fatty acids present in the composition help maintain skin elasticity and freshness. For this reason it is possible to avoid using expensive rejuvenating creams by turning to the gifts of nature.
- The skin is massaged during washing using this method. The oil is applied along the massage lines, which provides a massage to the facial muscles and further improves the tone of the face.
Thus, oil cleansing gets rid of pimples, reduces oiliness and has a moisturizing effect. Some advise using a cream after the wash, as after a normal daily cleansing. But as a rule, the epidermis does not need additional moisturizing.
As for the disadvantages of this washing, some people need a short period of adaptation when switching to the use of oil. This is especially true for owners of oily skin. Sometimes after a few days of washing with this method the facial condition visually deteriorates, but after the adaptation period the skin becomes fresher and begins to rejuvenate.
How do you wash your face?
Oil cleansing is a simple process. For this you will need natural oil, a clean towel and hot water. Owners of oily skin are recommended to mix olive oil with castor or other oils. Almond oil, argan oil, apricot oil, avocado oil and some others are suitable for mixing with olive or castor oil, you just need to find the right one for you. Women with dry and normal skin can choose any base oil. The procedure of cleansing itself can be carried out both after preliminary steaming and without it. The main thing is to use natural, high-quality oil during the procedure. It is worth noting that essential oils are not suitable for this purpose.
Before applying it on your skin, it is necessary to warm the selected oil by rubbing it on your fingertips. After the product takes body temperature, you can apply it to the face with massaging movements. After application, you can make a light massage. After a few minutes, you should take a towel, cotton cloth or gauze cloth prepared in advance. After soaking the cloth in hot water, you need to put it on the face. The towel can be left on the face until it cools, then you need to soak it again in hot water and put it on the skin again.
Repeat this procedure until the face is completely clear of oil. After that, it is necessary to gently wipe the eyelids with cotton disks. After the procedure, some women lubricate the face with moisturizing cream, but it is not necessary.
It is important to remember that the prepared oil mixtures do not have to be kept in the refrigerator, but you need to protect them from direct sunlight. It is also worth noting that you can alternate oil cleansing with honey washing. This procedure is also very useful for the face, as it cleanses and nourishes the epidermis. The main thing is to clarify whether there is an allergy to honey. As for the oils, the test for the absence of allergic reactions is also mandatory.
