How do facial tissues absorb oil?

hay, feathers, sand ,cotton, hair , and plant leaves

Sometimes people put oil in their hair in an effort to moisturize and protect the hair. There is also the common misconception that hair absorbs oil. While hair does not technically absorb the oil,...

Sand does not 'absorb' oil as it is none absorbant, however oil will coat the particles of sand thereby giving the impression of absorbing oil as this is what it appears to do when the sand is dry

cotton wool

cotton balls absorb motor oil in water,i had to conduct a oil spill in school so i took oil out with cotton balls.