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Cleansing is a crucial step in any skin care routine, and Korean oil cleansers stand out as gentle yet effective options for thorough cleansing. Formulated with soothing and natural vegetable oils, Korean oil cleansers are designed to dissolve oil-based impurities such as stubborn makeup, blackheads, excess sebum and dead skin cells without stripping the skin of its natural oils. When rinsed off, cleansing oils carry away grime while delivering nourishing hydration, leaving skin soft and supple.
Oil cleansers are suitable for all skin types including oily skin, making them an essential part of many beauty regimens. The ability to provide deep cleansing without compromising the skin's barrier has made cleansing oils a staple in Korean skin care. Browse YesStyle’s extensive collection of popular Korean oil cleansers to find the best one for you!
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What do Korean oil cleansers do?
Cleansing is an essential part of your daily skin care regime, and Korean oil cleansers are an excellent gentle cleanser option for thorough and nourishing cleansing. As the name suggests, cleansing oils are primarily formulated with natural vegetable oils. This allows the product to gently dislodge oil-based impurities, including stubborn makeup, blackheads, excess sebum, dead skin cells and other gunk in pores, all without stripping skin barrier of natural oils. When you rinse off a cleansing oil, it removes grime and impurities while providing much-needed moisture to skin, leaving your face feeling soft and supple. Oil cleansers work wonders for all skin types including oily skin, making them a skin care essential for many people.
Do Koreans use oil cleansers?
Oil cleansers are a cornerstone of the double cleansing routine popularized by the Korean beauty community. Korea is renowned for offering some of the best oil cleansers in innovative and skin-friendly formulations that prioritize natural ingredients. Many Korean brands emphasize the concept of clean beauty to achieve powerful skin care results with natural and minimal formulas. Korean oil cleansers are often able to harness nourishing plant oils in lightweight formulas that emulsify under water and rinse off without leaving greasy residue. Having gained global renown beyond local markets, Korean oil cleansers are becoming staples in beauty routines not only in Korea but worldwide.
How do I use Korean cleansing oils?
Cleansing oils are incredibly simple to use and produce great cleansing effects. Gently massage your cleansing oil into dry skin, focusing on areas where you need to remove waterproof makeup and sunscreen. Then, emulsify using a small amount of water to help dissolve impurities on skin. Finally, wash off the oily residue with lukewarm water and gently pat dry with a clean towel.
Oil cleanser is also the first step of the double cleansing routine which calls for the use of both an oil-based cleanser and a water-based cleanser to fully purge skin of impurities. To double cleanse, first use an oil-based cleanser to remove oil-based impurities such as heavy makeup and sunscreen. Follow up by using a water-based cleanser to fully remove excess sebum, greasy residue and water-based impurities like dirt and sweat.
How do I choose the right Korean cleansing oil?
Choosing the right cleansing oil depends on your skin type, as ingredients have unique properties that provide different benefits. Identify your skin type to pick the best natural ingredients for you, and curate the perfect skin care routine!
Cleansing oil is especially beneficial for dry skin, as it won’t strip skin of natural oils. Those who have dry skin benefit from richer formulations for extra hydrating properties. Look for oils containing higher oleic acid content for moisture barrier repair and deep hydration of dry skin. Common oil ingredients with high oleic content include sunflower seed oil, jojoba seed oil, olive oil and argan oil.
A common misconception is that oil cleansers aren’t good for oily skin. This is not true, as cleansing oils help break down excess sebum that contributes to an oily complexion. Cleansing oil formulas emulsify with water and can be rinsed away without leaving oily residue, removing impurities with it. In addition, the moisturizing properties of cleansing oils help replenish skin hydration, preventing overproduction of sebum. For oily skin, look out for lightweight and non-comedogenic oils rich in linoleic acid (a type of Omega-6 fatty acid). Oils high in linoleic acid include grape seed oil, rosehip oil and sunflower oil.
For those with sensitive and acne-prone skin, in addition to looking for lighter non-comedogenic formulations, pick cleansers that contain anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial key ingredients such as green tea seed oil and tea tree oil for soothing and anti-acne effects. Sensitive skin types should look for gentle cleansing oil formulations that are free of essential oil, fragrance and other potentially irritating ingredients.
What is the #1 oil cleanser in Korea?
To find the best Korean oil cleansers, look at top Korean beauty brands for cleansing products popular amongst Korean and international beauty lovers alike. Here are a few top Korean oil cleanser picks that are award-winning and long-standing bestsellers on YesStyle!
SKIN1004's Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil is known for its gentle yet effective formula infused with centella asiatica extract and six additional kinds of botanical oils for a refreshing and soothing feel. The Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil from haruharu wonder is a simple but powerful cleansing oil featuring Korean black rice bran oil for skin strengthening and hydrating effects.
The Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Oil Cleanser is another well known and loved Korean oil cleanser packed with plant oils such as soybean oil, olive oil and camellia oil. It also harnesses the benefits of panax ginseng root to nourish and cleanse skin effectively.
If you're looking for the benefits of oil-based cleansing in a different form, cleansing balms are also popular in Korea. The BANILA CO Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm has a lightweight, sorbet-like texture that spreads smoothly onto skin. It combines the efficiency of cleansing oil with a thicker consistency, effectively removing makeup and impurities.
Explore YesStyle's wide range of Korean facial cleansers to find the perfect oil cleanser that fits your needs!
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