The oil-cleansing method works on a straightforward principle: like dissolves like. Olive oil binds to the sebum, sunscreen, and makeup sitting on your skin and lifts it away when you add water — without stripping the skin’s natural moisture barrier the way foaming cleansers do. The result is skin that feels clean, not tight.
Tea tree oil is added for its natural antibacterial properties, making this especially effective for congested, pore-prone, or acne-adjacent skin. Massage a small amount onto dry skin, work it in for thirty seconds, then add water to emulsify and rinse clean. Use as your first cleanse at the end of the day, or as a standalone cleanser morning and night.
