The Secret to Healthy, Balanced Skin: Oil Cleansing

When a new client comes into my treatment room - whether they’re struggling with dryness, breakouts, sensitivity, or just feeling a bit “out of balance”—one of the first questions I ask is: How do you cleanse your skin?

The way you wash your face is one of the simplest, yet most powerful, shifts you can make in your skincare ritual. And one of my favorite recommendations (that works for almost all skin types) is oil cleansing.

What Is Oil Cleansing?

Oil cleansing is exactly what it sounds like: using an oil-based product to cleanse the skin. Instead of stripping your skin with foaming or harsh cleansers, you gently massage nourishing oils into your skin to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and impurities.

The golden rule? Always remove with a warm, damp washcloth.This step is key! The warmth helps open pores, the cloth gently steams and buffs the skin, and the oils are lifted away - leaving your skin soft, balanced, and glowing.

Why It Works

The principle behind oil cleansing is simple: oil attracts oil.Your skin naturally produces sebum (oil), and when you use the right oils, they bond with excess sebum, dirt, and buildup, sweeping them away without stripping your skin.

Benefits include:

• Keeps the skin barrier strong and intact

• Prevents the “stripping cycle” that leads to dryness or excess oiliness

• Nourishes with antioxidants and botanicals while cleansing

• Balances pH and hydration levels naturally

• Leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, and calm

Many skin concerns, from acne flare-ups to sensitivity - actually stem from a damaged skin barrier. Oil cleansing is a gentle way to begin healing and protecting that barrier.

The Low-Maintenance Dream

Here’s the best part: even if you do nothing else in your skincare routine, oil cleansing alone can leave your skin:✨ Clean✨ Balanced✨ Moisturised✨ Smooth

It’s the ultimate one-step ritual for busy, low-maintenance people who still want healthy skin.

Choosing Your Cleanser

At Skin & Soul Holistics, I offer a few different options to suit personal preference:

• Balm-to-Oil Cleanser – rich and silky, melts into the skin

• Traditional Oil Cleanser – lightweight and fluid, perfect for massage

• other options for those who like variety in texture & aroma

No matter which you choose, the principle is the same: massage in, remove with a warm cloth, and enjoy the glow.

Oil cleansing is more than just a skincare step—it’s a ritual. The gentle massage, the steam from the warm cloth, the nourishing oils…it’s a way to not only cleanse your skin but also calm your nervous system and create a moment of self-care in your day.

If you’re curious which cleanser is right for you, pop into the spa or send me a message—I’d love to guide you.

💛 Here’s to glowing, balanced skin that feels as good as it looks.