I was too. The idea of slathering oil on my skin – my gosh, especially my face! – was anathema.
Until I learned the truth about good skin care.
Once again, research has changed my understanding. And changed my practices. And changed my skin!
The truth is: Oil dissolves oil! You know how oil and water don’t mix? What happens when you pour water on a surface that has been oiled? It runs off, doesn’t it. Water doesn’t get in there and clean without surfactants. Surfactants are compounds that act as soap, detergents, and foaming agents, and are used to remove dirt. The problem with surfactants and water-based cleaners is that they can be harsh on the skin, are drying, and remove natural beneficial oils and good bacteria that provide an important protective barrier. Resulting skin damage produces dryness – or increased oiliness caused by the skin overreacting to the damage – redness, skin irritation, eczema, and other skin disorders.
Oil, on the other hand, when massaged into the skin, binds with oils already in the skin, and works to cleanse the pores. Toxins and surface impurities, removed with a clean, steamy washcloth, leave the skin clean, fresh, renewed, and hydrated. Oil maintains the skin’s pH balance, and supports the skin’s protective barrier. The best cleansing oils are nutrient dense and include antifungal, antimicrobial, antibacterial and additional powerful healing properties. Essential oils added to Sheeperfect® products simply compound the beneficial properties.
So, instead of worrying about oil clogging our pores, we should be saying anathema to all the cleansers out there that are soap and water based! Slather on Sheeperfect® Face and Body Cleanser – and say hello to a whole new fresh, dewy you!