Comments on: Makeup Removers: Does Oil Cleansing Really Work?

By: seasaw

seasaw — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:59:26 +0000

I too have used DHC and of all the commercial cleansers I have used, this one is the best for removing everything, and leaving your face clean and soft. I had absolutely no problems with it. I don’t mind the price for such a quality cleanser, but the shipping and the price together was ridiculous, I got tired of ordering it.

I also, now just make my own and it works quite effectively and for pennies! I myself am finished with all the chemical junk they put in our personal care products, and my face and body seem to like it as well! But, if I had to order one product, it would be the DHC cleansing olive oil.

By: dee

dee — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:36:10 +0000

I am trying to use oil cleansing before applying foundation because of very dry flaky skin after applying foundation. However the foundation I put on after the oil just slides off after a couple of hours…should I use an oil based foundation or just use the cleanser at night?

By: R

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:20:25 +0000

It really astonishes me that women spend so much money on these skin care items when you can make products yourself without all the artificial ingredients. It is amazing what some of these companies consider “natural”!

Anyway, I make my own cleansing oil and it costs me pennies. Oils such as Olive, Sunflower, Corn, Safflower etc. are great. Just put a little bit in your palm, rub your hands together and massage over your face. Remove with a dampened cotton pad. You will be amazed by all the dirt that comes off. Alternately, you can apply oil on a water dampened cotton ball or pad. In my opinion, a dampened cotton pad works better than a dry one. Just try it for yourself. Wipe the pad all over your face. It is great for removing lipstick and eye makeup. If you wear heavy eye makeup, make sure that you let the pad sit on your eyes for about ten or more seconds or so and GENTLY wipe away.

I like to wash with a natural soap afterwards (I make my own) and then tone with homemade vinegar and water toner (one part vinegar to eight parts water). Sometimes I use full strength vinegar – but not everybody can!

I have not used any commercial skin care products for more than ten years – all are homemade. I am 48 years old and am often asked what I use on my skin. I love it when the young girls ask me what they should do about their skin. I should also add that lifestyle is very important (i.e. no alcohol, drugs or smoking, eating a healthing diet)

By: Tammie

Tammie — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:04:58 +0000

I am a skin care formulator so clicked on the link for Shuuemera above and was absolutely shocked by all the chemicals in that cleanser. I would never recommend people to put that sort of stuff on their face. There are a lot of natural ones on the market, even almost completely natural, far better than what I read on Shuuemera.

By: Pam

Pam — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:50:22 +0000

I make my own cleansing oils. Really saves the $$$ and I know what’s in it. Three parts olive oil to one part castor or safflower. It works great! Even gets off the mascara and eyeliner without stinging the eyes. That’s always been a toughie, removing eye makeup without stings or tears, so cleansing with oil makes sense for me.