--- title: Guide to Oil Cleansing + The Best Oils for Your Skin Type description: Nourishing organic oils are a wonderful way to clean your face and maintain the balance of your skin’s natural sebum. Learn how to make an oil cleanser that’s perfect for your skin type. image: https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hubfs/Blog%20images/Oil%20Cleansing%20Alt.jpg --- [Our Blog ](https://info.mountainroseherbs.com/categories-original?hsLang=en-us) #### [RECIPES & DIY](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/topic/recipes) #### [GREEN LIVING](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/topic/green-living) #### [HERBALISM](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/topic/herbalism) #### [AROMATHERAPY](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/topic/aromatherapy) #### [BODY CARE](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/topic/natural-body-care) #### [MORE TOPICS...](https://info.mountainroseherbs.com/categories-original?hsLang=en-us) # Guide to Oil Cleansing + The Best Oils for Your Skin Type [![A collection of carrier oils](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Oil%20Cleansing%201.jpg?width=600&height=899&name=Oil%20Cleansing%201.jpg)](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/ingredients/carrier-oils) I know that washing your face with oil may sound a little odd at first, but trust me—this ancient secret is a great way to cleanse and nourish your skin! The reason oil cleansing works is basic chemistry: like-dissolves-like. Using [nourishing organic oils](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/ingredients/carrier-oils) to clean your face helps break up the grime that gets caught in your skin’s natural sebum while not harming the microbiome of the skin. Ready to get started? Let’s go! ## Step One: Select a Base Oil One of my favorite base oils for oil cleansing is [organic jojoba oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/jojoba-oil/profile). It’s wonderful because it’s very similar in structure to our skin’s natural sebum. Fun fact: jojoba oil is a liquid plant wax and not an oil! This makes its shelf life and stability considerably higher than many other actual oils. [Organic avocado oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/avocado-oil/profile), [pumpkin seed oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/pumpkin-seed-oil/profile), [sunflower oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/sunflower-oil/profile), [sweet almond oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/almond-sweet-oil-organic/profile), and [olive oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/olive-oil-organic-extra-virgin/profile) are also marvelous base oil choices.  [![Oils in small bowls](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Oil%20Cleansing%20-%20Jojoba.jpg?width=900&height=600&name=Oil%20Cleansing%20-%20Jojoba.jpg)](https://mountainroseherbs.com/jojoba-oil) ## Step Two: Customize for Your Skin Type One of the best things about oil cleansing is that you can customize the blend to fit your specific skin needs. If you have normal or slightly oily skin, using only a base oil might be perfect for you. If you tend to have drier skin, a blend of one part nourishing oil to three parts base oil can help bring your complexion back into balance. If you have combination or oily skin, start with a blend of one part astringent oil to five parts base oil. Depending on your skin type, you can increase the astringent oil up to a ratio of one part astringent oil to three parts base oil. If your skin feels tight when you’re done cleansing, reduce the amount of astringent oil in your formulation. ### Nourishing oils - [Organic argan oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/argan-oil/profile) - [Organic borage seed oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/borage-seed-oil/profile) - [Organic pomegranate seed oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/pomegranate-seed-oil/profile) - [Organic rosehip seed oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/rosehip-seed-oil/profile) - [Organic seabuckthorn oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/sea-buckthorn-oil/profile) - [Organic shea nut oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/shea-nut-oil/profile) - [Organic tamanu oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/tamanu-oil/profile) ### Astringent oils - [Organic castor oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/castor-oil/profile) - [Organic grapeseed oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/grapeseed-oil/profile) - [Organic hazelnut oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/hazelnut-oil/profile) - [Organic hemp seed oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/hemp-seed-oil/profile) - [Organic pumpkin seed oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/pumpkin-seed-oil/profile) ## Step Three: Fine-Tune Your Blend It might take a little trial and error to find the perfect blend for your skin. We recommend starting with small batches with just one or two oils. Below is a tried and true recipe to get you started. However, the combinations are almost endless. [![Rosehipseed oil is poured into a jojoba oil base](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Oil%20Cleansing%20-%20Recipe.jpg?width=600&height=900&name=Oil%20Cleansing%20-%20Recipe.jpg)](https://mountainroseherbs.com/rosehip-seed-oil) ## Nourishing Homemade Oil Cleanser Recipe **Ingredients** - 1 tsp. [organic rosehip seed oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/rosehip-seed-oil/profile) - 3 tsp. [organic jojoba oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/jojoba-oil/profile) or other [organic base oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/ingredients/carrier-oils) (see "Step One" above for suggestions) **Directions ** 1. Using a [small funnel](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/funnels-stainless-steel-set-of-3/profile), combine rosehip seed and jojoba oils in [2 oz. glass bottle with treatment pump](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/amber-glass-bottles-with-treatment-pump/profile) and secure the lid. 2. Slowly roll the bottle between hands to combine the oils. ## How to Oil Cleanse 1. Run a washcloth under hot water, wring it out, and place over your face for about a minute. 2. Squirt three or four pumps of oil onto fingertips. 3. Massage into your face in upward circles for about a minute. 4. If you wear mascara and eye makeup, gently rub an extra pump on your lids and lashes. 5. Run your washcloth under hot water again, wring it out, and gently wipe away any oil still on face. 6. Finish with your favorite toner and moisturizer. As with all changes to your beauty routine, it may take your skin a week or two to be happy with the new practice. Some people experience an occasional blemish as their skin adjusts. This doesn’t mean oil cleansing won’t work you. If you experience more than a few stray blemishes, tweak your recipe and try again. It took a few tries for me to find the perfect blend for my complexion, but now that I've dialed it in, I’ll never go back to soap!   ### Want to learn more about carrier oils and how they're made? ## [You'll Love This Article on Extraction and Refinement Techniques!](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/carrier-oils-what-are-they-and-how-are-they-made?hsLang=en-us) You may also be interested in:  - [DIY Face Moisturizer with Rosehip](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/diy-face-moisturizer?hsLang=en-us) - [Guide to Substituting Ingredients in DIY Body Care](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/guide-to-substituting-ingredients?hsLang=en-us) - [Easy Ayurvedic Face Mask](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/easy-ayurvedic-face-mask?hsLang=en-us)   [![Mountain Rose Herbs PIN photo](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Oil%20Cleansing%20PIN.jpg?width=600&height=901&name=Oil%20Cleansing%20PIN.jpg)](https://www.pinterest.com/mtnroseherbs/)   --- Topics: [Natural Body Care](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/topic/natural-body-care), [Recipes](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/topic/recipes), [Specialty Ingredients](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/topic/specialty-ingredients) ![Jessicka](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Passionflower-1.jpg) ### Written by [Jessicka](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/author/jessicka) on June 12, 2023 Jessicka Nebesni is the Senior Marketing Strategist and Herbal Liaison for Mountain Rose Herbs. 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