Hello Scenic News readers. I’ve been busy experimenting in my lab with oils, dried flowers, dehydrated citrus and everything and anything in between. Why? I started researching face cleansing oils and body oils and it’s quite fascinating. I have always been a crème cleanser and a creamy lotion girl. It’s all I have really known and trusted. And I’m probably like many people who looked shocked especially having oily or combination skin and then considering washing their face with oil. Or the thought of applying oil to their arms for hydration seems quite slimy and greasy.

After the research and the human testing so far, I can say it’s far more complex to know straight off the bat which is the best option. Oils or lotions. Either option requires you to know a little about your current skin situation, oily, dry, combination etc. And it may be a case where currently your skin is oily but can change based on lifestyle or season.
For example, I’ve been super lazy cleaning my face and doing it less that normal. BUT I’ve been doing that to push my excess oils to the limit so I can effectively test my new face cleansing oil. See if it’s a good fit for excessively oily skin on my face. I like to push boundaries, what can I say?
Now, both oils and creams have their places. And in a nutshell – both may work for you.
Let’s break it down:
Face Cleansing oils – Great for attaching to other oils and grit and removing them. Oils are naturally nourishing and won’t strip your skin of natural oils. Not ideal for acne-prone skin.
Body Oils – Great for locking in moisture and adding that nourishment. However, if you have skin prone to acne or breakouts, this may not be a solution for you. If you have extremely dry skin, this will be a great way to boost your moisture levels and the right body oils soak in efficiently without leaving you slimy or greasy.
Foaming Cleansers – Great for heavy duty cleaning but can contain harsh chemicals that often strip your natural oils.
Crème Cleansers – Great for a gentle cleanse, Won’t strip your natural oil levels. You will need to double cleanse to remove makeup.
Body Lotions – The great all-rounders. You generally will use more of the product because it is less potent and lotions are formulated with water. They’re also great support to oily and acne-prone skin.
If you’re not sure what the best option is, try them both. Some of my friends have tested both. Crème cleanser in the morning and the oil cleanser at night to remove additional impurities. They also have been at this trial and testing for a while. Or consider taking a skin quiz.
I have recently created one on my website to help.
Still finding it tricky, feel free to contact me at www.naturallycos.com.au
And as always, spread kindness like it’s jam on toast!
Rebecca