Does anyone make cleansing oils or cleansing balms?

[Candybee]

I would be interested in learning how to make a simple cleansing oil or cleansing balm for personal use. 

[iansmommaya]

I do. Do you want a link to the place where I started or do you want what I do now?

[Candybee]

Got your PM. Thanks.

[NightLight]

Simple cleansing oil. Oil plus percentage of polysorbate 80, 20. You might have to shake a little before use because of different weights of oils and solubilizer. 

[eugenia]

I make a simple cleansing oil. No need for poly 80 or 20. I use olive oil, rice bran oil, castor oil, avocado oil, sunflower oil. It varies by what I have on had.  I massage into my face, then wet a washcloth with hot water, hold the steaming/wet towel on my face, then pat dry.  My face is not greasy at all. I wear plenty of make-up and it all comes off.  You can tailor the oils based on your age and skin type. I'm over 50 and dry. My skin loves cleansing oil! I use it every night. 

 

[jotn]

I have been working with a cleansing balm. I prefer more of a solid consistency, as opposed to an oil. So I have been playing with Cera Bellina, Shea butter,  Avocado and Organic Sunflower oils.

This is really "ointment-y", I may add a little Polysorbate 20.

[Shari]

I have made a few over time.  I currently use 70% Avocado, 9% Castor Oil, 10% PS80, 5% FCO, 1% T50 (mixed tocopherals).  I like it a lot. It removes my make-up well and doesn't dry my skin out.

[Candybee]

Wow! I had forgotten about this thread. So many great ideas.

 

I did start using castor oil for massaging my eyelids and moisturizing my eyes. I know its a bit off subject but I was surprised how it helped heal my eyes and eyelids when I had an eye infection recently.