DHC Deep Cleansing Oil Review

DHC Skincare founder, Yoshiaki Yoshida, discovered in the 1970s that the oil of ripe, plump organic olives could effortlessly melt off makeup and benefit your skin in many ways. That’s why olive oil is a key ingredient throughout the DHC Skincare collection, and it’s the main ingredient in the cult-favorite DHC Deep Cleansing Oil.

DHC Skincare created their Deep Cleansing Oil based on the centuries-old ritual of double cleansing to achieve a clean, fresh, soft complexion. The oil-based cleanser is used to break down all makeup, oil, and dirt, followed by a foaming cleanser to rinse away the rest.

But is DHC Deep Cleansing Oil right for you? To help you decide, we’ll give you all the details on the key ingredients in this formula, as well as the research that supports (or doesn’t support) their use in skin care. We’ll also share some DHC Deep Cleansing Oil reviews so that you can get an idea of what customers really think of this product.

Vitamin E

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil also features vitamin E as a key ingredient. Vitamin E is a “chain-breaking” antioxidant because it can hinder the chain reaction induced by free radicals, according to a publication by Dermatology News. This is important because free radicals contribute to signs of aging, such as fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.

Another function of vitamin E is to help the skin retain moisture by strengthening the skin’s barrier function. When vitamin E is delivered to your skin through the sebaceous (oil) glands, it improves water-binding capacity and hydrates the stratum corneum (the uppermost layer of skin).

Rosemary Leaf Oil

While DHC Deep Cleansing Oil is said to be fragrance-free, there is a small amount of rosemary leaf oil in this formula, which contains volatile fragrance components. Thus, this ingredient has the potential to cause skin sensitivity reactions. However, based on the DHC Deep Cleansing Oil reviews that we read, this doesn’t seem to be a problem.

Is DHC Deep Cleansing Oil Good For Acne?

Those with acne-prone skin may want to avoid DHC Deep Cleansing Oil because olive oil, the main ingredient, is known to be mildly comedogenic (pore-clogging).

If you have acne-prone skin, it’s still important to remove excess oil and impurities, so we’d recommend a non-comedogenic oil — like jojoba oil or rosehip oil — if you want to double cleanse.

How to Use DHC Deep Cleansing Oil?

Dispense 2 to 3 pumps into dry hands. Massage onto dry face to dissolve makeup and other impurities. Rinse thoroughly.

Where to Buy DHC Deep Cleansing Oil?

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil and other DHC Skincare products are sold on the brand’s website (www.dhccare.com), as well as several third-party online retailers such as Dermstore, Skinstore, Target, Amazon, and more.

How Much is DHC Deep Cleansing Oil?

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil costs $28 USD for 6.7 fl oz and $14 USD for 2.3 fl oz.

Is DHC Skincare Cruelty-Free?

DHC Skincare is not cruelty-free because DHC Skincare products are sold in mainland China where animal testing is required by law.

The brand’s animal testing policy on their website states, “We at DHC USA never test products on animals or ask others to do so on our behalf, and neither does the founding company DHC Japan. However, the DHC affiliate operating in China is required to perform a certain amount of animal testing on some of the products offered in that country to comply with local laws. DHC Corporation and its affiliates strongly disagree with China’s position on animal testing and support the international efforts to convince China that animal-free alternative testing methods are available to ensure safe products.”

Is DHC Deep Cleansing Oil Vegan?

Yes, DHC Deep Cleansing Oil is vegan.