The 1-Ingredient Makeup Remover: How to Oil Cleanse with Shea Butter
For decades, we've been taught to fight oily skin and makeup with harsh, stripping, foamy cleansers and alcohol-based toners. The result? Skin that feels tight, dry, irritated, and often (in a panic) produces even more oil.
What if the secret to clean, balanced skin wasn't stripping it, but nourishing it?
Welcome to the concept of "oil cleansing." The basic chemistry is simple: oil dissolves oil. A pure, high-quality oil is the most effective way to dissolve all the "bad" oils—like stubborn makeup, waterproof mascara, sunscreen, and excess sebum—without stripping your skin's natural moisture barrier.
And the perfect, 100% natural, single-ingredient oil cleanser? Nubiana's 100% Pure African Shea Butter.
Why Shea Butter is the Perfect Oil Cleanser
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It Melts Everything: Shea butter, when melted, is a rich oil that instantly dissolves the most stubborn, waterproof makeup and sunscreens that your foamy cleanser just smears around.
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It's Non-Comedogenic: Yes, it's safe for your face! Unrefined shea butter has a comedogenic rating of 0-2 (very low). It cleans your pores; it doesn't clog them.
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It Cleanses AND Nourishes: Instead of leaving your skin stripped, it imparts healing Vitamins A & E and anti-inflammatory properties as it cleanses.
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It's Gentle on Eyes: It's just one pure ingredient. No alcohol or fragrance means it's one of the gentlest ways to remove mascara without stinging your eyes.
How to "Double Cleanse" with Shea Butter
This is the most effective way to wash your face. You use an oil (Shea Butter) first, then a water-based cleanser second.
Step 1: The Oil Cleanse (On a DRY Face) This is the most important rule. Do not wet your face.
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Scoop a small, quarter-sized amount of Pure African Shea Butter.
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Warm it between your dry palms until it's a clear, golden oil.
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Gently massage this oil all over your dry face for 60 seconds. Use gentle circles. You will literally feel and see your makeup and grime dissolving.
Step 2: The Removal Take a soft, warm, damp washcloth and gently wipe away all the oil and makeup. Your skin will already feel incredibly soft.
Step 3: The Second Cleanse Now that the "top layer" of makeup is gone, use your regular, gentle, water-based cleanser to wash your face. This step cleans the skin itself and removes any final traces of residue.
Your skin will be left perfectly clean, soft, and hydrated—never tight or stripped again.
