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Microfiber Cleansing Cloths for Skin Care

March 1, 2013 by Dawn Michelle

I first saw microfiber cloths in the household cleaning section of stores or in the car section.  I have been using them for a few years now for doing dishes and cleaning.  I absolutely love them.  Recently I noticed more and more cosmetic companies marketing microfiber cloths for skin care and of course charging a lot for them.  I started researching and reading reviews on those who had used them for skin care.  I was very intrigued and had to give it a try.

Microfiber cloths completely remove makeup, gently exfoliate skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, diminish acne, whiteheads, and blackheads, minimize scars, and clear clogged pores from dirt and bacteria all while not disrupting the pH levels in your skin.

I decided not to purchase an expensive microfiber cloth from a skin care line, and instead picked up a pack of six white microfiber cloths for $4 at Marshalls.  I also picked up another pack from the car section in Target.  The cloths that I purchased from Marshalls are 100% polyester while the cloths from Target are 80% polyester and 20% polyamide (nylon).  I’ve tried both and prefer the 100% polyester cloths because the texture feels more gentle on my skin.

“Microfiber is 1/100th the diameter of a human hair and 1/20th the diameter of a strand of silk.” These tiny fibers have the amazing ability to absorb oils and dirt while reducing bacteria by 99%.  These cloths are positively charged due to the open spaces in the fibers making negatively charged dirt attract like a magnet.  They are also non-abrasive and gentle on all surfaces.  ~Wikipedia

The first time I used a microfiber cloth I was shocked that I was able to remove all of my makeup with just warm water!

I was even able to remove mascara!  This cloth alone unclogged the pores on and around my nose very easily.  It is also very easy to rub the skin too hard when first using these cloths.  You do not need to use hardly any pressure as the cloth with do all of the work.  To use these cloths for cleansing the skin, I thoroughly wet the cloth with warm warm and gently massaged my skin in circular motions being very very gentle around the eye area.

I’ve noticed my skin to be much smoother and clearer since I began using soft microfiber cloths.

My skin was in desperate need of a pick-me-up after a stressful start to this year with moving and everything else.  This simple microfiber cloth certainly came to the rescue!  What I love most about these cloths is that they are easy to travel with, plus cleanse and exfoliate in one step with just water or even your favorite facial cleanser.  They remove all flaky skin, yet even the natural oils your skin produces, so it is extremely important to immediately moisturize after using these cloths if you have dry skin.

It may take some time to figure out how often is best to use these cloths for your skin’s needs.  I am still in that process myself.  Yet I simply love that these little cloths can replace just a few more bottles of cosmetic potions or DIY skin care concoctions if you choose.

I feel that no matter your skin type or cosmetics that you use, soft microfiber cloths are the perfect inexpensive addition to any skin care regimen.

Microfiber cloths are perfect for those whose skin care reacts badly to makeup removers and skin cleansers.  They are also are perfect for those who do not respond well to scrubs, peels, or other intense exfoliation treatments.  Plus they are extremely inexpensive!

*Quick Microfiber Cloth Care Tip—Clean with warm water and laundry detergent (eco-friendly detergent preferably) without any fabric softener.

Have you tried using soft microfiber cloths for skin care?

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  1. mangomadness says

    March 1, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    Nice! I use wash cloths to remove my make-up. I’ll have to try these microfiber cloths for that purpose. I’ll be checking out TJ Maxx and Marshall’s soon.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      March 4, 2013 at 5:15 pm

      Let me know what you think mangomadness. 😉

      Reply
  2. Raina says

    March 1, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    Thanks for the tip! Now I know how to repurpose my Turbie Twists. 🙂

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      March 4, 2013 at 5:15 pm

      You’re welcome Raina!

      Reply
  3. Laura King, Head Mixtress says

    March 4, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    Hi Dawn Michelle,

    I cut a section off one of my microfibre cleaning cloths a while ago to try it out for skin cleansing. I found it a bit rough. I’ll have to check whether it is 100% polyester and have another go. I really enjoy my DIY cleansers but sounds like this would be great to wipe off cleansing oil or use when travelling.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      March 5, 2013 at 12:22 am

      Hi Laura, If you are still interested in trying microfiber cloths for skin care why not pick up a few new cloths. My old cloths that I have been using for cleaning have been washed in the machine too many times to maintain their softness. My new cloths feel a lot softer in general. Keep me posted if you do try using them again. Best wishes!

      Reply
  4. Lana says

    March 4, 2013 at 11:43 pm

    This is a really interesting idea! Probably not such a good idea for me, however, considering how much I like to scrub my face 😛 I use baby wash cloths because they’re gentle and I can just toss them in the wash after one use. They come in packages that are relatively inexpensive, so I probably have at least 15 or so, and I’ll just use 1 a day in the evening and toss it in the dirty laundry. It’s super important not to reuse the cloth unless you wash it with soap and water first and let it dry, so those germs don’t build up and make you break out more.

    Dawn, have you tried these on your hair at all to blot out excess water, or are they too rough for that?

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      March 5, 2013 at 12:07 am

      Hi Lana, You made a good point about washing the cloths between every use which I do. I then change my face cloth every 2-3 days. Microfiber cloths are what the “hair towels” are made of, but I don’t towel dry my hair at all. The baby wash cloths sound like a good option for those who are looking for more ideas. I appreciate the info!

      Reply
  5. Lyndsey says

    March 5, 2013 at 4:15 am

    I made some make-up pads using microfiber cloths to use to apply witch hazel to my face. I also use full size ones as wash cloths to clean off my make-up at the end of the day. As you say, they’re amazing! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      March 6, 2013 at 8:27 am

      I like this idea Lyndsey! Thanks so much for sharing your tip too!

      Reply
  6. Theresa says

    March 7, 2013 at 8:15 am

    Hi Dawn,

    I’m so glad I found your site! Im always on it. I’ve learned soooo much from you. Thank you for the information. I’d like to know your process in the oil cleansing for your face. How exactly do you wash your face with the Jojoba oil after you use it to remove your make-up? Do you reapply the oil to your face and just wipe it off again?

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      March 7, 2013 at 3:48 pm

      Hi Theresa,
      To oil cleanse you massage the oil into your skin and use a warm wash cloth to steam the skin then whip away the oil. I can definitely see microfiber cloths being even better for oil cleansing as it will clear away any left over oil, makeup, and dirt from the oil cleansing process. It is always leftover oil and dirt from oil cleansing that can make it problematic and not work for as well as it could. If you skin feels like it needs a moisturizer after washing you gently pat in a few drops of the cleansing oil or your favorite moisturizer.
      Hope this helps.

      Reply
  7. mangomadness says

    March 18, 2013 at 6:29 am

    I purchased some white microfiber washcloths from DollarTree. They are 85% polyester & 15% polyamide (nylon).

    The microfiber washcloths remove ALL of my natural make up with WATER — no make up remover of any sort. They also rinse clean with WATER. I still use a little Dr. Bronner’s castile soap to clean them.

    Microfiber washcloths are amazing — soft, effective & inexpensive! I’ll never use regular washcloths for make-up removal again. I’m gonna go back to DollarTree to buy more microfiber washcloths.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      March 19, 2013 at 12:32 am

      Hi MangoMadness, These cloths really are amazing!

      Reply
  8. Liz says

    April 5, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    I started using these a few days ago and I am amazed. I had little bumps under my lower lips (they were very, very small bumps — maybe milia?). Anyway, I went over them with the microfiber cloth a few times and they were gone. This surprised me because I had tried scrubs and a facial loofah and nothing worked, but this did.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      April 5, 2013 at 6:54 pm

      That’s awesome Liz! These cloths are pretty amazing and so inexpensive. I’m so happy that this worked well for you too!

      Reply
  9. Pooja says

    December 8, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    Hello,

    How can I hand-wash the microfibre cloths? Just dip them in a bucket with warm water and sls free soap? If I let them dry naturally, will it not attract dirt? Thanks

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      December 8, 2013 at 6:17 pm

      Hi Pooja,
      You can hand wash microfiber cloths with soap and warm water in the sink, or put them in the washing machine. You can air dry or put them in the dryer without any problems. Best wishes!

      Reply
  10. Stacy says

    January 14, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    Just tried this with my jojoba oil cleansing and its BRILLIANT!!! Wow, I can see how this will keep my, uhum, just this side of 50 skin looking much younger. Loving your blog.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      January 14, 2014 at 8:17 pm

      Hi Stacey,
      This is GREAT news! I’m so glad that this I working so well for you. Thank you so much for sharing this!
      Have a beautiful day!

      Reply
  11. mark says

    January 24, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    I absolutely agree with you! Long before I came across this site, I have been having microfiber cloths in my bathroom, and I use them to pat my face dry after washing. But one day I used it to wipe olive oil off my face and the dirt that came on it stained it so that I didn’t want to do that again – washing was an issue.

    I will apologize to my face and start using it again. Thanks for the
    wonderful tips.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      January 24, 2014 at 7:52 pm

      Glad that the tips are helpful Mark! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  12. mark says

    January 24, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    Tips on how to handwash your MFCs:

    Before washing, soak in hot salty water and leave overnight. This will not only kill germs and bacteria but also ease washing. But don’t waste salt. You may also add a mild soap (probably your face cleanser). Wash the following morning. Rinse thoroughly!

    However, if you are hand-washing and air-drying, you should obviously not have only one cloth.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      January 24, 2014 at 8:00 pm

      Hi Mark,
      Thanks so much for sharing this. And I agree that having a set of microfiber cloths is definitely helpful!
      Best wishes!

      Reply
  13. Hina says

    January 26, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    Can we use normal hand soap to wash the cloths or do we need sis free soap.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      January 27, 2014 at 11:42 am

      Hi Hina,
      I use vegetable based/castile soaps that are fragrance free to cleanse my microfiber cloths so my skin is not irritated. I feel that chemical free soaps are better to use as hand soaps, for laundry, etc.

      Reply
  14. Anonymous says

    February 18, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    What brand of Microfiber Cleaning cloth do you use?

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      February 18, 2014 at 10:44 pm

      Hi Anonymous,
      The microfiber cloths I’m using I picked up from Marshalls and honestly don’t remember the name on the tag. They are 100% polyester and soft. I don’t think the brand matters as much as the cloths feeling soft to the touch. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  15. Saba says

    March 6, 2014 at 7:55 pm

    Hi Dawn,
    Today I used micro fiber cloth(100%polyester) to oil cleanse(pumkin seed oil) and remove my makeup.
    The cloth got stained with oil, mascara and lipstick,even after washing it with warm water and soap the stains and oil are still on the cloth.Washing them in washer (warm wash with laundry detergent)didn’t remove the oil and stains.This happened with only one use.I noticed that while washing with soap there was no lather to it.
    Using them is very easy but cleaning them is a bit tough for me.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      March 7, 2014 at 2:10 pm

      Hi Saba,
      Try also soaking the microfiber cloth in baking soda and water and see if this helps some before putting them in the washing machine. I hope this solves things.

      Reply
  16. Manuela says

    June 24, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    HI Dawn! I’ve been using a similar cleansing method, but today my sister asked me if it’s ok to steam my face after massaging the oil to remove makeup, as the makeup is still on my skin and might get into pores with the steaming. this made me thing if indeed she might be right…

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      June 25, 2014 at 12:04 am

      Hi Manuela,
      When steaming the skin start with makeup free skin. I usually steam my face in the morning, not at night when I need to remove my makeup. You can see exactly how I steam my skin here. <3

      Reply
  17. cece says

    August 10, 2014 at 8:26 am

    THIA MAY SOUND STUPID, BUT WHAT SIDE OF THE MICROFIBER CLOTH DO YOU USE ON YOUR FACE? I HAVE BEEN USING THEM ONLY TO DRY PAT MY FACE BUT DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT CLEANSING. THAT SOUNDS GREAT AND I WILL TRY IT

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      August 11, 2014 at 11:06 am

      Hi Cece,
      Some microfiber cloths are different on both sides and some are the same. As long as the cloth is soft that is really what matters most. Keep us posted on how things work out for you. <3

      Reply
  18. N. says

    August 12, 2014 at 2:20 am

    Hi Dawn Michelle,
    I enjoy reading your blog regularly 🙂 Recently I started using the ocm, but with regular washcloths. I find them quite rough on the skin, with all the repeated wiping to remove the oil. I am worried about using microfiber cloths though, because I read they can cause fine tears in the skin and promote cornification over time. Do you have any information on this?

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      August 12, 2014 at 11:55 am

      Hi N,
      I feel that if you use your cloth gently it should be fine no matter what type of cloth that you use as long as the cloth is soft. What I like about microfiber cloths is that they remove dirt and the cleansing oil effortlessly so that you don’t have to rub the skin. It is important to find what works best for you though.

      Reply
  19. Aurora says

    October 18, 2014 at 11:38 am

    Hi Michelle I would like to know how long I can use my microfiber cloth before throwing it out, and if I should use it morning and night, I currently use it 2 times a day and afterward I hand wash it with very hot water and sometimes with hand soap. I have had my cloth for three weeks now.
    Thank you so much in advance

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      October 19, 2014 at 2:49 pm

      Hi Aurora,
      I purchased around five microfiber cloths so that I could switch one out every other day. I like to wash my cloth with soap and water after each use, and I put them in with my laundry each week. I like to keep my microfiber cloths for at least 4-6 months before purchasing new ones. You can repurchase your cloths as much as you feel necessary.

      Reply
  20. Alexandra says

    November 12, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    Dawn Michelle, is there any soap you use that is all natural? I have a microfiber mitt that isn’t supposed to be put in the washing machine. And I don’t want to use harsh hand soap, thank you for any suggestions.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      November 13, 2014 at 12:02 am

      Hi Alexandra,
      I use castile soap as hand soap which is great for hand washing microfiber cloths. Dr. Bronners makes great castile soap in liquid and bar form. <3

      Reply
  21. Nasha says

    December 11, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    Hi Dawn Michelle,

    I am new to your blog and love this idea. I had used the disposable microfiber towels when traveling but never thought of using the cloths. It worked perfectly tonight and I had my Dr. Bronners soap to remove the mascara from the cloth. Thanks so much for your post.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      December 12, 2014 at 8:21 pm

      Hi Nasha,
      Yaaaaa I’m glad this worked out for you! Have a great holiday season! <3

      Reply
  22. Paulina says

    February 6, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    Hello, I am very inspired by this website and trying out ideas. I have a problem buying a microfiber facial cloth where I live though. But some of what people wrote here suggest an ordinary house cleaning cloth can be used. Is it true or have I misunderstood?

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      February 6, 2015 at 9:23 pm

      Hi Paulina,
      The microfiber cloths that I purchase are actually sold in the household section at Marshall’s or TJ Maxx. You want to look for soft to the touch microfiber cloths. Usually the ones sold in the car section are not as soft. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  23. Nia says

    February 18, 2015 at 10:38 am

    Hi Dawn Michelle,

    I am so thrilled to have discovered you and your webpage early last week. You have changed my life.

    Since I suffer the occasional pimple here and there that leave behind extremely annoying hyperpigmentation that take a month or so to fade (black girl here with a medium brown complexion), you inspired me to buy pure organic, cold-pressed jojoba oil from Leven Rose, pure organic sweet almond oil from Renewalize, Jamaican Black Castor Oil, organic aloe vera gel from Aloe Farms, and Zwipes microfiber cloths (please let me know if any of those are no good so I can exchange them on Amazon!). I already had Nutiva coconut oil prior to finding your blog, but was inspired to use it for skincare and it’s stopped me from getting ANY new pimples over the last approximate 2 weeks (might just be the black soap that I had started using, or both)! I think it has been fading my scars, but I will use aloe gel on the scars when I get it in the mail tomorrow or so. I do not have extremely oily skin that has sheen, but I have hyperpigmentation which I minimize with prescribed Azelex topical cream (used it since Feb 2013). I stopped using Azelex last week when I ran out and coincidentally found out about the skincare uses of coconut oil. I want to go natural, permanently.

    Enough talk, I need your help. I think I do the oil cleanse backwards! I don’t cleanse my face with oil, then remove it with a microfiber washcloth and apply more if I needed moisture. I instead wash my face then put on the oil.

    Here are my steps: at the end of the day I remove my mascara by rubbing coconut oil on my eyes with a cotton pad (but I use mascara maybe once a week), then I wash my face in the shower with Shea Moisture African Black Soap Body Wash that I bought last week Monday. When I get out of the shower, I put ACV diluted with purified water (1 part to 3 parts) as a toner, then use coconut oil on my face, making sure to not leave on a thick layer, as well as on my whole body (although I add mango butter for just my body). In the morning, I don’t wash my face with black soap at all because I think I developed dermatitis on the sides of my mouth down to my chin (dry scaly skin that kind of burns, probably eczema but last I had it was inside my left elbow in like 2012 for 6 months). I even neglect to wash my mouth/chin area with black soap at nighttime, and I rub mango butter just on that area twice a day. I’ve been doing this for the last 3 days and it’s been clearing up, thankfully. In the morning, I steam my face with a washcloth (not microfiber, I haven’t received it in the mail yet) saturated with hot water, and then put on ACV and coconut oil.

    Once I get all my oils and washcloth in the mail, I will use a mix of castor oil & jojoba oil (in a cobalt blue glass bottle) on my face prior to wiping it off with microfiber cloth, then leaving it alone if it feels dry. If it does, should I put on only jojoba oil, only coconut oil or use the mixture?

    Sorry for so many questions, I appreciate your response in advance. Is it okay for me to do the OCM backwards? I think it is, because everyone’s skin is different, but what do you think?

    Thank you again!

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      February 18, 2015 at 11:28 am

      Hi Nia,
      Here are some suggestions and a bunch of linked articles as it is the easiest way to get all of the info shared without writing a novel. I wouldn’t use soap on your face. Read why here. Also castor oil is a purging oil which can cause the skin to detox extremely quickly meaning more breakouts at one time. It is not the best oil to use unless your skin is completely detoxed already and your body is detoxed as well. Organic extra virgin cold pressed oils are usually the best to purchase.

      I share recommendations for oils for acne prone skin here. Although castor oil is a high linoleic oil I don’t suggest mixing it with other oils and only use one oil at a time to ensure that the carrier oil is working very well with your skin. You can also read this about healing hyperpigmentation and this on exfoliation etc.

      Please know that healing your skin is not just a topical solution. You can read more on that here, here, and here. Lastly here is an article specifically on natural remedies for hyperpigmentation, yet I’ve learned that less is more with skin care and detoxing your body from the inside out is more effective anyway. Our skin has the natural ability to heal itself yet it is usually aggravated by all of the products we use on it which truly slows the process down. I hope that all of this information is helpful to you. Best wishes!

      Reply
  24. Nia says

    February 18, 2015 at 7:20 pm

    Hi Dawn,
    Thank you so much for your response! I am happy you reminded me that less is more. I like what you said about healing the body from inside out, I eat healthily and drink 3+ liters of water everyday, so I’m glad to know that I’m on track. I will use jojoba oil when it arrives on Monday and use castor oil+sweet almond oil for my locs. I’m not so sure about using castor oil on my eyebrows since I’d be using jojoba oil… I want to use it to promote hair growth. Would it do any harm if I deliberately applied castor oil to my eyebrows using a q-tip?

    I’ve read your posts about the OCM and I’m not sure whether you said you did them morning and night everyday. But if that isn’t the case, what do you do when you don’t do the OCM? Simply use water and microfiber cloth and then moisturize with an oil? I’m thinking that I’d do OCM at night and in the morning, only wash face with water and microfiber cloth then moisturize with jojoba oil.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      February 19, 2015 at 7:29 pm

      Hi Nia,
      When I first started oil cleansing with high linoleic oils I oil cleansed morning and night. As time moved on and my skin healed I would oil cleanse only at night and wash my fa e with just water in the morning. Now that it has been well over a year I mainly wash my face with water and use an oil to moisturize. I share more in the transition in my update here. You will learn to listen to your skin as it heals. Best wishes!

      Reply
  25. Paulina says

    March 1, 2015 at 7:14 am

    Thanks a lot, Dawn Michelle. It is helpful indeed and will save me quite some money!
    Your website is just great. I am now using primrose and rose-hip oils instead of any cream and my face has no sebum discharge even in the evening – I am thrilled. However the oils do not smell so well, I get used to it after a couple of minutes but it’s not so nice for my boyfriend. I was thinking to put some essential oil into these oils to change the smell. Have you done this?
    And one more question: do you think oil is enough for the face, or does one need to add another method of moisturising on top?
    Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      March 2, 2015 at 3:46 pm

      Hi Paulina,
      Add no more than 10 drops of essential oil to every 1 ounce carrier oil. Also for extra moisture apply the oil with damp hands or follow with a spritz of a hydrosol/floral water. I’m so glad you’ve seen an improvement in your skin already! <3

      Reply
  26. S. says

    March 5, 2015 at 10:00 am

    Thank you so much for this information. I have been trying to be very gentle when washing my face with regular washcloths but I’ve been noticing a stinging sensation on my cheeks after, even when just using warm water.

    I hardly wear makeup but when I do, I remove it with coconut oil and cotton pads. It takes forever. LOL

    Next time I’m out, I will find the 100% polyester microfiber cloths.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      March 6, 2015 at 11:30 am

      Hi S,
      Microfiber cloths will remove all the oil and dirt with ease yet still must be used gently. I hope you love them as much as I do!

      Reply
  27. Charlotte says

    May 21, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    Thank you for introducing me to skin care oils high in linoleic acid to treat acne prone skin. Since abandoning my oil free, salicylic acid treated, and even oil based face washes, my acne has completely healed and my scars are on their way to fading. As you suggested, I purchased a pack of microfiber cloths. I have been using one cloth per day, but it feels almost wasteful. I am considering purchasing several more inexpensive packs of cloths in order to go longer between using the washing machine–it seems so wasteful to wash a handful of linens every ten days. Do you ever use the same wash cloth for multiple face washes, or do you feel that the makeup and oil that the cloth transferred from your face is enough to make the cloth very dirty after one use? Or, do you think it’s enough to rinse it out with hot water and use three or four times before washing with detergent?

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      May 21, 2015 at 8:21 pm

      Hi Charlotte,
      I’m so glad you’ve seen such an improvement in your skin! I wash my microfiber cloths with soap and water after each use, and use the same cloth for 2-4 cleanses because I do hand wash them after each use. Also because they are never soiled with oil and makeup because I hand wash them, I toss them in the laundry with other like colors, and do not wash them in a separate load. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  28. Stephanie says

    June 30, 2015 at 9:13 am

    I am a recent convert to your blog. It was total happenstance that I ran across your blog. I too suffer from cystic acne! I was a little too busy to purchase the oils you mentioned for my skin, but I was able to make an immediate change to a microfiber cloth to cleanse my skin – OMG!!! What an immediate difference it has made! My skin is much brighter and looks amazing.

    I have started using Evening Primrose and Rose Hip oil over the weekend and I am in love. Yesterday I received the Bee Yummy skin cream – I am so in love with it. That stuff is da bomb! It is a little freaky how your skin sucks up the face cream. Thank you for sharing, and I look forward to reading more.

    All the best,

    Stephanie Hieken

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      June 30, 2015 at 10:19 pm

      Hi Stephanie,
      Thanks so much for sharing this and I’m so happy that you have already noticed an improvement in your skin! The Bee Yummy Skin Cream is pretty awesome too. Best wishes!

      Reply
  29. Dawn Garcia says

    July 13, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    I just started on the oil cleansing (and a more natural living) path several months ago and am loving it so far, for me, that “detox phase” wasn’t altogether intolerable either. After seeing my results my mom wanted to try it, I whipped her up a batch and she was on her way, microfiber cloth and all. Meanwhile I continued my journey and also found the gentle yet effective way the microfiber cloth worked refreshing, I had no idea. On the days I don’t use the oils to cleanse I just use good old warm water and the cloth and still get that nice clean feeling. My mother came back with a red irritated spot on her cheek and said she got a little crazy with the washcloth. Wait……..did she say washcloth? Mom no!!! She needed to wash her microfiber and just grabbed a regular wash cloth, a mistake she will not make again.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      July 14, 2015 at 11:52 am

      Hi Dawn Garcia,
      Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and share this! I’m thrilled you are embarking on a more natural living path and enjoying it too. I love that your Mom has joined you as well. Wishing both of you the best!

      Reply
  30. Gabriela says

    August 10, 2015 at 8:43 am

    I find, what i just read, very interesting and i wanna try it since i have a problematic skin and no exfoliators help. But i’ve been researching about this microfiber cloths. So i found that the higher the percentage of the polyamide, the softer the cloth is (but you said you prefer the 100% polyester cause it feels more gentle on your skin ). I also found are different density microfiber cloths (GSM) depending on the job they have to do. So i was wondering what your cloths GSM (just to make an idea of what kind is suitable for face cleansing).
    Thank you!

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    • Dawn Michelle says

      August 10, 2015 at 9:54 pm

      Hi Gabriela,
      I honestly don’t know the GSM on the microfiber cloths that I have. When I purchase new ones I just like them to be very soft to the touch so that they are gentle on my skin. The microfiber cloths marketed for car cleaning aren’t that soft, so I am aware that there are many different styles and just go by how the fabric feels.

      Reply
  31. Dimitris says

    September 17, 2015 at 1:06 am

    Hi can I use 100% cotton muslin microfiber cloth?or only 100% polyester?

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      September 17, 2015 at 12:13 pm

      Hi Dimitris,
      As long as the cloth is soft it’s all good!

      Reply
  32. Mar says

    November 5, 2015 at 10:13 am

    Hi! I love your blog,
    i can´t find in my country a 100% polyester white cloth. Should i use a 80% polyester and 20% nylon y another color?
    Thank you for creating this beautiful space!

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      November 6, 2015 at 1:15 pm

      Hi Mar,
      Look for soft microfiber cloths. As long as they are super soft to the touch they will be fine. I recently purchased new ones which I wrote about here as well. Hope this helps and thank you so much for the compliment!

      Reply
  33. Gia says

    February 6, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    Thank you so much for this information. I was in our local dollar tree today and picked up a 3 pack of black micro fiber washcloths and OMG. I did as you suggested and put warm water on them and my makeup wiped off so well. I did follow with dermalogica precleanse and Lancôme clarifying cleanser and I probably didn’t even need to do that as the cloths worked so well. I was shocked! I have to pick up more. Thanks again

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      February 7, 2016 at 4:05 pm

      Hi Gia,
      It is kind of surprising how well soft microfiber cloths will remove makeup. I still love them for oil cleansing too yet they are awesome with just warm water! I’m so glad that this worked so well for you. They are so much less expensive than makeup remover cloths and more eco-friendly since they can be reused over and over again. Best wishes!

      Reply
  34. Lisa says

    March 9, 2016 at 10:18 am

    Great post. You are right about these microfiber towels. I have bigger pores and since using the towel with the warm water (plus some hemp seed oil), I have smaller pores, sleeker skin and a better tone. I got a 10 stack of towels at the dollar store. They are 100% polyester. Can’t beat that! Thanks

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      March 9, 2016 at 11:40 am

      Hi Lisa,
      Thanks so much for sharing this! Using a microfiber cloth in my skin care regimen definitely changed the game for me too. Sounds like you got an amazing deal where you purchased yours!

      Reply
  35. Janie says

    April 2, 2016 at 1:37 am

    Hi Dawn and all the British beauties out there. I just had to share this with you. I’m new to oil cleansing and have been looking for high quality/low price microfibre cloths. I think that I’ve struck gold in Tesco. Their value line, white, 100% polyester, 35cm by 35cm +/-, microfibre cleaning cloths are £1.50 for 5! Yep, 30p each! I think that the quality is really good, although I don’t have much to compare them with, I know. They’re soft and not harsh on my skin but they’re thick enough to hold easily and give a good rub (I know Dawn, not too hard 😀).

    If you plan to get some, you may want to avoid Swansea, as I’m planning to empty the stores, just in case they ever discontinue them 😜. Happy cleansing peeps xxx

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      April 2, 2016 at 7:55 pm

      Hi Janie,
      Thanks for sharing this! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  36. Caro says

    June 12, 2016 at 1:14 am

    So great to know that microfibre cloths can actually be used on skin! I am sick of spending loads on expensive makeup removers and cleansers that only ever end up irritating my skin. I’m going to give it a try, thanks for the tips!

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      June 13, 2016 at 9:22 pm

      Hi Caro,
      They are amazing for skin! Just make sure that the ones you use feel soft to the touch. Have a beautiful day!

      Reply
  37. Jamie says

    September 5, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    Hey Dawn,
    I’ve been doing the oil cleansing method for about a year now; and I am so grateful that your post got me onto the idea, my skin has never been better. But now, my microfiber cloths are heavily saturated with oil; and despite how much I have washed them with Dawn soap (no pun intended) they just aren’t as soft as they used to be. Do you find this happens with your microfiber cloths, and should I be replacing my cloths every few months? Maybe these are silly questions, but I can’t find anything about this dilemma online. I have read in some of the comments below that you suggest washing the cloths with soap and water after each use; perhaps this method will be my saving grace for the future.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      September 6, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Hi Jamie,

      Any soap that contains sodium lauryl sulfate will leave a residue behind. I hand wash my microfiber cloths with vegetable based bar soaps like Dr. Bronners after each use. I switch out my cloths often too.

      At the end of the week I add the cloths to my laundry. My laundry soap is all natural too without sulfates. This helps to keep my microfiber cloths soft and allows them to last a long long time. I hope this helps!

      Reply
      • Jamie says

        September 7, 2016 at 5:59 pm

        Yes, this helps a lot. I washed one of my cloths with a homemade liquid hand soap my sister makes and already I could feel a difference. Thank you so much. 🙂

        Reply
        • Dawn Michelle says

          September 8, 2016 at 1:25 pm

          You are so welcome Jamie!

          Reply
  38. RM almazan says

    April 10, 2018 at 3:11 pm

    Didn’t know using mfc is a big deal when using oils on face. I use any face towels we have in our closet and not handwashing it after a week!!! How stupid I am… maybe that was the reason my whole face broke out! Thank u for this article im gonna buy and use mfc tomorrow 💓

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      April 12, 2018 at 12:51 pm

      Hi RM almazan,
      Soft microfiber cloths will be a game changer for you. And yes washing them after every use along with using an oil high in linoleic acid will prevent breakouts. Best wishes!

      Reply
  39. Aparna says

    July 28, 2018 at 6:21 am

    Hello,
    I am from India. Can you share the website of Marshalls so that I can purchase these towels online because I have no idea where to get these here in India. Thanks

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      July 31, 2018 at 10:30 pm

      Hi Aparna,
      Marshall’s doesn’t have an online store like others do yet you can find some really soft microfiber cloths on Amazon here. Please remember to use them gently as they will also exfoliate your skin. Scrubbing your face with any cloth can cause irritation. I hope this helps.

      Reply
  40. Bonni Von Hinkel says

    August 30, 2018 at 10:21 pm

    they sound great. my friend got a cloth from ulta that did the same thing, but i would like to try yours. problem. where does one get them and can you order them by mail through your site. it doesn’t show anywhere if and where you can. would appreciate a reply. thank you.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      September 3, 2018 at 4:59 pm

      Hi Bonni,
      Originally I found great microfiber cloths at Marshall’s but since they don’t have an online store I linked to another retailer I’ve purchased them from in the article. The cloths linked are the softest I’ve found so far. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  41. JOAN JOHNSON says

    November 7, 2019 at 11:34 am

    Loved this! I have the Automobile cloths. Will definitely get these! Thanks

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      November 27, 2019 at 12:47 pm

      Hi Joan,
      Make sure to find super soft microfiber cloths for your skin. Best wishes.

      Reply
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