Organic cleansing oil: how to remove makeup with a plant oil
To remove makeup with a plant oil, massage 4 to 6 drops of organic oil onto your dry face for one minute, then wipe it off with a washcloth or cotton pad soaked in warm water: makeup, mascara included, comes off without rubbing. Organic jojoba oil suits combination skin, organic sweet almond oil suits sensitive skin and the eye area, organic avocado oil suits dry skin. One pure, cold-pressed oil replaces your makeup remover and leaves skin soft, never tight.
Why remove makeup with a plant oil?
Foundation, waterproof mascara, long-wear lipstick: makeup is made of waxes, pigments and oils. The principle is simple: oil dissolves oil. A plant oil melts makeup away in seconds, where a micellar water pad makes you rub.
- No rubbing: makeup glides off, lashes and the delicate eye area are respected.
- Nourished skin: the oil cleanses and leaves a soft veil, skin does not feel tight.
- A short formula: one single ingredient, no fragrance, no preservative, no surfactant.
- Great value: a few drops each evening, and the same bottle also cares for your face, body, hair and cuticles.
Store-bought cleansing oil or pure plant oil?
Cleansing oils sold in pump bottles usually contain an emulsifier: in contact with water they turn milky and rinse off on their own. A pure plant oil contains nothing but oil: it does not turn milky, so you remove it with a damp washcloth or cotton pad. That is the only extra step, and it is what keeps the formula 100% pure.
| Classic cleansing oil | Pure organic plant oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | Oils + emulsifiers, often fragrance | One single cold-pressed ingredient |
| Removal | Rinse with water (the oil turns milky) | Washcloth or cotton pad soaked in warm water |
| After cleansing | Clean skin | Clean, nourished skin |
| Other uses | Makeup removal only | Face, body, hair, nails |
Which plant oil should you choose to remove makeup?
| Organic oil | Texture | Best for | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jojoba | Fluid, absorbs fast | Combination to oily skin, everyday makeup | Close to sebum, leaves no greasy film |
| Sweet almond | Soft, glides well | Sensitive skin, eye area, mascara | Very gentle, for the whole family |
| Avocado | Rich, comforting | Dry and mature skin, long-wear makeup | Cleanses and nourishes in one step, ideal in winter |
Organic jojoba oil: the most versatile
Organic jojoba oil is actually a liquid wax, very close to the skin's sebum. It dissolves foundation and mascara without leaving skin greasy: the right choice for combination skin and for anyone who dislikes the feel of oil. Our jojoba comes from Panama.
Organic sweet almond oil: for the eyes and sensitive skin
Soft and comforting, organic sweet almond oil (almonds from Spain) is the eye area's best friend: held on a cotton pad for a few seconds, it melts mascara, even waterproof, without pulling on lashes. It suits sensitive skin that feels tight after micellar water.
Organic avocado oil: for dry skin
Richer, organic avocado oil (Spain) cleanses and nourishes in a single step. Perfect for dry skin, mature skin and winter evenings, when skin craves comfort.
How to remove makeup with oil: the 4-step method
- Dry hands, dry face: pour 4 to 6 drops of oil into your palm. Oil removes makeup best on dry skin.
- Massage for 1 minute in small circles over the whole face, including the sides of the nose, the chin and the hairline. Makeup melts under your fingertips.
- The eyes: eyelids closed, hold a cotton pad soaked in oil for 20 seconds, then slide it downwards without rubbing.
- Remove the oil with a washcloth or cotton pad soaked in warm water, in several passes, until it comes away clean.
Double cleansing option: heavy makeup or oily skin? Finish with your usual gentle cleanser. The oil removes the makeup, the cleanser removes the remaining oil: skin is clean and comfortable.
Recipe: your homemade cleansing oil
In a clean 50 ml bottle, mix 30 ml of jojoba oil and 20 ml of sweet almond oil: a fluid oil, gentle on the eyes, that does not feel greasy. Dry skin? Replace 10 ml of sweet almond oil with 10 ml of avocado oil. Keep the bottle away from heat and light and use it within 12 months.
Mistakes to avoid
- Applying oil to a wet face: water stops the oil from dissolving makeup properly.
- Rubbing your eyes: let the oil work for a few seconds, it does the job for you.
- Wiping with a dry tissue: a damp washcloth or cotton pad removes oil and makeup far better.
- Choosing a refined or fragranced oil: go for a virgin, organic, cold-pressed, 100% pure oil.
- Getting oil in your eye: if your vision is briefly blurry, simply rinse with clean water.
The organic makeup removal pack: jojoba, sweet almond and avocado
The cleansing and makeup removal oil pack brings together the three oils in this guide, for less than buying them separately: jojoba for every day, sweet almond for the eyes, avocado for evenings when skin needs comfort. Everything you need to make your own cleansing oil and adapt it to each season.
Good to know: all our oils are certified organic COSMOS Organic by Ecocert, cold-pressed, 100% pure, in glass bottles and packed in France by an ESAT (a sheltered-employment workshop). They keep for 12 months after opening. The brand is also Cosmebio-labelled. Automatic basket discount: -10% from 2 oils, -15% from 3.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best organic cleansing oil?
It depends on your skin: jojoba oil for combination skin and a non-greasy cleanse, sweet almond oil for sensitive skin and the eye area, avocado oil for dry skin. Choose it organic, virgin and cold-pressed.
How do you use a cleansing oil?
On a dry face, massage 4 to 6 drops for one minute, then remove with a washcloth or cotton pad soaked in warm water. For the eyes, hold an oil-soaked cotton pad on them for a few seconds before sliding it off.
Does plant oil remove waterproof mascara?
Yes. Oil dissolves the waxes in waterproof mascara: hold the oil-soaked pad on your closed eyelids for 20 to 30 seconds, then slide it off without rubbing.
Should you rinse off the oil after removing makeup?
Yes, wipe it off with a damp washcloth or cotton pad and warm water. Dry skin can keep the light veil that remains; combination to oily skin can finish with a gentle cleanser.
Can you cleanse with oil if you have oily skin?
Yes, with a light oil such as jojoba, followed by a gentle cleanser if needed. Read also: which organic vegetable oil for oily skin?
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