Anyone tried The Oil Cleansing Method??

[magosienne]

You can also apply some lipbalm around your mouth for the dry patches.

 

[jewel961]

Thanks Magosienne,

It's worse than I thought. I have dry patches in a couple more places. I put a lot of moisturizer on today. It may take a little time to clear up.

 

[mebs786]

Originally Posted by jewel961 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hoping to start using the oils tonight. I was using something else on my face and had not put any moisturizer on for 2 days. Now I have a dry skin patch on both sides of my mouth. Better do something quick. Will keep you updated. Put a thick layer of your night time moisturiser on the dry patches at night and let your skin just soak up as much as it needs... I do this sometimes... I put a thick layer of my night moisturiser on as a mask and let it sink in.. My skin just takes it all in...

 

[jewel961]

Having a hard time deciding what to do since I got the dry patches. I had ordered an Artemis Home Dermabrasion kit to try. I picked it up tonight. Now I can't decide whether to use it or do the OCM. I want to change my moisturizer so I didn't buy any yet. If I use the Artemis I'll just have to use what I have. If I do the OCM i won't need any right now. Thanks mebs786.

 

[magosienne]

I second the thick layer of night moisturizer. You can also use shea butter, or oils like castor, coconut, macadamia.

 

[nikky]

Can't you just wash your face with Castor oil and then moisturize it with olive oil after the wash? And dose it have to be extra virgin olive oil or can we use regular olive oil?

 

[beautybuff]

Wow! I would have never mixed oil and acne in a positive sentence.. very cool!

 

[magosienne]

Originally Posted by nikky /img/forum/go_quote.gif Can't you just wash your face with Castor oil and then moisturize it with olive oil after the wash? And dose it have to be extra virgin olive oil or can we use regular olive oil? Extra virgin is better but honestly if you just want to try out the recipe, just use what you have.Also i think in that case mixing the oils is better, i absolutely hate the viscosity of castor oil so i like to mix it with an oil that's more runny in consistency.

 

[honeymomo]

I found this to be my HG to take off my makeup. I use regular Johnson's baby oil. I used to buy MAC wipes, but this method is so much cheaper.. and it's just as effective.

 

[Olivia23]

I didn't realize I was doing the OCM. I use jojoba oil and its wonderful. I read somewhere that jojoba oil is good for cleaning your face. I guess any oil is, but your supposed to put the oil on your face while your face is slightly damp. Oil is not a moisturizer. It helps lock in the moisture. I also use jojoba oil on the ends if my hair. Its great for helping to prevent split ends.

Oh BTW I've noticed a great improvement in my skin since I've been using jojoba oil every day.

 

[man]

this oil cleansing method sounds really cool, def gonna try it. but where do i get the oil? is the olive oil the same one that we use for cooking? can i use the extra olive oil i have in my kitchen or is that completely different?

btw has anyone heard of camellia oil before? i heard its suppose to be really good, just like olive oil and can act as a sun block;p

 

[Galia]

man, Camellia Oil is really "light" Oil, sometimes I am using it as a base for my moisturizer "mixture". I've heard Rice Bran oil and Rasberry Seed Oil are good sunblocks, don't know if Camellia has the same benefits...

And, yes, you can use your cooking extra virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) as a base for Cleansing Oil...

 

[magosienne]

Camelia oil is great ! Would it be cheaper i'd get some more often ! It smells good too

Never heard of this sunblock effect though.

Yes, you can use the oil from your kitchen, make sure it's extra virgin, 1st cold pressure, pure oil.

You can also check healthfood stores, or stores selling supplies for homemade cosmetics.

 

[Lucy]

i've just ordered some almond oil for trying ot the OCM, will i need to mix it with olive oil too? or it it ok just by itself?

 

[Galia]

Lucy, I suggest you try first your Sweet Almond Oil to see if you will react to it... If you are planning to use it without an emulsifier, it's a pretty heavy oil, quickly absorbed by the skin, can easily clog the pores. I am usually adding it up to 3% to the moisturizing mixture...

 

[magosienne]

You can mix it, but i also suggest you try it alone first. For example, trying applying the same amount of warm water and almond oil on a cotton pad, it's especially fantastic for your eye makeup, even waterproof.

 

[Lucy]

yeah i was planning to just see how it was when it arrives anyway, but i was wondering if i mixed it with olive oil does it make it more cleansery? so that it removes more makeup? or does it not work like that.

 

[Galia]

Lucy, for more cleansing effect you'll need a little bit of Castor Oil, because it’s only the oil that can be dissolved in water. I personally prefer an emulsifier for that purpose. Olive Oil has a very good moisturizing effect for me…

Without Castor Oil or Emulsifier you can remove eye makeup easily, but you can’t wash it out, because it will not be able to dissolve in water.

 

[man]

thank you so much!!! am definetly gonna try the EVOO that I have in my kitchen

but does it matter which brand i use??

also can i apply it by my eyes or would that be too much?

here is some info i found about camellia oil

Description of camellia oil

 

[Galia]

man,

I really don’t know which brands are popular in Canada,

just check the label for “Extra Virgin Olive Oil, First Cold Pressure”; it’s supposed to be in a glass bottle, preferably dark.

You can apply it to the eyelids if you are planning to use it as a moisturizer, but only a few drops (for me 1 drop to both eyelids more than enough), otherwise you will feel it and it will not be able to absorb by the skin. You can mix it with Camellia Oil (more Camellia less Olive) for better effect.