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Plain olive oil used as a facial serum or cleanser, an unformulated kitchen oil applied directly to the skin.
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~Mixed · 61%What the gurus are saying
Gurus strongly advise against using plain olive oil on face. The core issue is that it doesn't emulsify or rinse cleanly, leaving a heavy residue even after washing and potentially triggering breakouts and clogged pores. While olive oil's makeup-dissolving ability is acknowledged, beauty professionals stress that formulated cleansing oils and balms are specifically engineered to work on skin in ways kitchen olive oil simply cannot match. DIY application is linked to negative reactions.
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