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Can I use castor oil as an oil cleanser?

Chloe Goldman
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Dr. Chloe Goldman, MD is a Dermatologist based in Miami, Florida, who currently works at Baumann Cosmetic & Research Institute and Upper East Side Dermatology. She specializes in cosmetic, medical, and surgical dermatology. She earned a Doctor of Medicine from New York University and a BA in Biology, Neurobiology, and Behavior from Cornell University. She completed her dermatology training at University of Miami, where she was awarded the prestigious position of Chief Resident. She has won grants from the American Skin Foundation and the Melanoma Research Foundation.

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That's not a great idea. Castor oil can be used to remove oil-soluble things from your face (like makeup or sunscreen), but it's not a replacement for face wash. If you have oily skin, you shouldn't use castor oil at all.

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What ingredients make a good face wash?

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Mohiba Tareen is a board certified Dermatologist and the founder of Tareen Dermatology located in Roseville, Maplewood and Faribault, Minnesota. Dr. Tareen completed medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. While a dermatology resident at Columbia University in New York City, she won the Conrad Stritzler award of the New York Dermatologic Society and was published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Tareen then completed a procedural fellowship which focused on dermatologic surgery, laser, and cosmetic dermatology.

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Mixing honey and lemon is perfect for the antioxidant, antiseptic, and moisturizing properties. Take one teaspoon of honey and add a few drops of lemon and a little water, rub mixture on the face and clean with warm water. Apple cider vinegar is also good, but can be irritating to anyone with sensitive skin, so be mindful of that before use. It helps balance the pH levels in the skin and acts as a great cleanser as it unclogged pores, and can aid in reducing the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation.

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How do you use yogurt as a face wash?

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Greek yogurt can help with cleansing the skin while also adding deep moisture to the skin. It can also help reduce dirt and oil from the skin. For acne prone skin, adding a pinch of turmeric (occasionally) can have an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect.

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How many times should I use toner and cleanser?

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It depends on what your skin is comfortable with. Some people do twice a day, once in the morning and once at night, while other people only use them once a day.

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