Anyone tried The Oil Cleansing Method??

[Tally7]

I tried it, and for a while it worked very well, but I then broke out like whoa. Turns out buggies had probably been growing in my wash cloth (*eww*). I had changed my wash cloth every week. My guess is the oils I used (castor, olive, and tea tree) didn't effectively kill all the bacteria on my face and then multiplied in the oil residue left on the wash cloth after I hung it to dry. If I had washed my wash cloth with soap every time after I used it for OCM, then perhaps I wouldn't have had this problem. (Just changing wash cloths once a week wasn't good enough).

It took months to get rid of the major breakout! I am much happier after just going to a derm. and using a gentle foaming cleanser in the summer, and a cleanser for "mature" skin, ie containing glycerin in the winter.

 

[mebs786]

The same happened to me in the beginning. Now I change my wash cloth after every use.... I stopped breaking out after that

 

[emily_3383]

I was looking on MUA and Coconut oil was voted high as a good moisturizer. I tried it yesterday since I had some in my house. It worked well I guess but Im scared of breaking out. lol

 

[magosienne]

Nah, don't worry. And if you were unlucky with that oil on your face, try using it on your body or your hair, it does wonders.

 

[Lucy]

i just use cotton pads, they seem to work fine and you throw them away, so no bacteria!

 

[Johnnie]

I've been using virgin coconut oil to remove my makeup and love it! When it's time to remove my makeup for the day I lightly rub the oil all over my face including my eyes and remove it with a dry cloth. That's it. I don't wash my face afterward. It removes everything!

Almost forgot the most important thing...it has minimized my pimples dramatically. It could well be the Lauric acid which kills the bacteria which causes acne.

 

[magosienne]

My supply store was closed, and i couldn't find a decent makeup remover that didn't have crap and fillers in it.

So i ended up searching for sweet almond oil (and i had to pay a ridiculous amount for something that's not even pure but still more than the cheaper versions

). Then i bought a new bottle of rose water, and i mix them up on my cotton pad. Works like a charm and will certainly last me longer than any store bought mu remover. The scent of rose is fantastic.

 

[BeautyCrackHead]

Yes, i have tried it..but only for about a week or two

I liked it when i was using it but iono i guess it took too much effort! I will be trying it again since my skin was SHINNY

when i was doing the cleansing.

I used a mixture of castor oil, EVOO, & jojoba oil. It was mostly EVOO.

 

[StakeEdward]

I need to try this. I already remove my makeup with olive oil (only way to get off Revlon ColorStay), but I follow with Philosophy cleanser & Clinique moisturizer afterward. Since it already takes me forever to remove my makeup, I might just try this sometime...

 

[divadoll]

Originally Posted by StakeEdward /img/forum/go_quote.gif I need to try this. I already remove my makeup with olive oil (only way to get off Revlon ColorStay), but I follow with Philosophy cleanser & Clinique moisturizer afterward. Since it already takes me forever to remove my makeup, I might just try this sometime... This is definitely a must try. It doesn't take me a long time to remove my make up using this method. I pump the oils (20% castor, 59% jojoba and 20% grapeseed, 1% jasmine EO) into my palm. Rub my hands together and rub it on my face including my eyelids. I use a microfibre face cloth - wet and wipe the make up off my face. This takes 1 minute. The microfibre cloth removes most if not all makeup off my face and my eyes and most of the oil. I use my cleanser to remove the rest of the oil - 2 minute including rinsing. 3 - 4 minutes total time from start to finish including moisturizing afterwards.

 

[AudreyNola]

I oil cleanse with olive oil. I have used coconut oil before and I like it just as well, olive oil is cheaper. It gets off all my mu off and then I use a cleanser or exfoliator. I don't know if that's necessary but it gets all the oil residue off and I guess I just like the oil for mu removal. I don't have to use a toner and I get to use a natural product.

I will have to try sugar and baking soda added to the mix, thanks for those posts.

Originally Posted by cubicanna /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have dry and sensitive skin. I have been trying to use my D.I.Y cleanser for almost 2 months.I use 30% of oatmeal, 30% of honey, 20% of extra virgin oliver oil and water to make it. Firstly, combine oatmeal and warm water. Add the other ingredients succeedingly and stir it until it becomes a mushy paste. Store it in a container with a lid in your fridge.

I have used so many cleanser like Neutrogena, Lancome, Chanel, Cetaphil... But this one i made is the best as yet.

Oooh, this sounds nice. I want to try this.

 

[divadoll]

Originally Posted by Audrey2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I oil cleanse with olive oil. I have used coconut oil before and I like it just as well, olive oil is cheaper. I don't know if that's necessary but it gets all the oil residue off and I guess I just like the oil for mu removal. I don't have to use a toner and I get to use a natural product.
I will have to try sugar and baking soda added to the mix, thanks for those posts.

You won't need to use a cleanser if you use a microfibre facial cloth. It'll take all of the oil and makeup off and exfoliate at the same time. I find olive oil a little too heavy for me and coconut oil is a 4 in the it clogs your skin scale. If you are finding it too heavy, you can cut it with some grapeseed oil. Its an astringent oil which cuts the oiliness similar to castor oil. Castor oil and grapeseed oil will do most of the cleansing. These are the oils that will draw out the oils the clog your pores.
You should try it as a mask. Massage the oils into your face for at least 20minutes and then remove the oils with a witchhazel toner and a cotton pad. You'll be amazed what gross stuff was still left on your 'clean' face!

 

[AudreyNola]

Originally Posted by divadoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif You won't need to use a cleanser if you use a microfibre facial cloth. It'll take all of the oil and makeup off and exfoliate at the same time. I find olive oil a little too heavy for me and coconut oil is a 4 in the it clogs your skin scale. If you are finding it too heavy, you can cut it with some grapeseed oil. Its an astringent oil which cuts the oiliness similar to castor oil. Castor oil and grapeseed oil will do most of the cleansing. These are the oils that will draw out the oils the clog your pores.
You should try it as a mask. Massage the oils into your face for at least 20minutes and then remove the oils with a witchhazel toner and a cotton pad. You'll be amazed what gross stuff was still left on your 'clean' face!

I hate the feel of polyester so I don't like microfiber. I have stayed away from castor oil because I read that it could be drying but I'll have to try it or grapeseed to see if it's cleansing enough to get rid of the cleansing I do as an extra step.
When I use toner, it's one that I make with witch hazel and what's on that cotton pad does amaze me! Thank you for your suggestions.

 

[Johnnie]

Originally Posted by divadoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif You won't need to use a cleanser if you use a microfibre facial cloth. It'll take all of the oil and makeup off and exfoliate at the same time. I find olive oil a little too heavy for me and coconut oil is a 4 in the it clogs your skin scale. If you are finding it too heavy, you can cut it with some grapeseed oil. Its an astringent oil which cuts the oiliness similar to castor oil. Castor oil and grapeseed oil will do most of the cleansing. These are the oils that will draw out the oils the clog your pores.
You should try it as a mask. Massage the oils into your face for at least 20minutes and then remove the oils with a witchhazel toner and a cotton pad. You'll be amazed what gross stuff was still left on your 'clean' face!

I've used a microfiber cloth and although it takes most of my makeup off I personally have found it doesn't clean everything! I wash my face afterward then apply other products. As for the coconut oil clogging pores, I have read numerous claims that it does and it doesn't. I'll assume it depends on the kind, raw or refined, and how or when you apply it. Coconut oil doesn't clog my skin or break me out. On the contrary actually.
I'd recommend anyone who is interested in trying Coconut Oil to give it a shot. Mmm... almost forgot, look out for the virgin coconut oil, not the over processed kind you'll find at Walmart. It's just like any other oil which may or may not work for you. I'm glad I tried it!

 

[divadoll]

Originally Posted by Audrey2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I hate the feel of polyester so I don't like microfiber. I have stayed away from castor oil because I read that it could be drying but I'll have to try it or grapeseed to see if it's cleansing enough to get rid of the cleansing I do as an extra step.
When I use toner, it's one that I make with witch hazel and what's on that cotton pad does amaze me! Thank you for your suggestions.

It's the % of castor oil that will determine how drying it may be. For dry skin, you should keep the castor oil to about 20-30%. To use castor oil alone would be drying. Grapeseed oil is also as astringent as castor, that's why you'd mix the castor with the olive to cut the oil but not to the point it is drying if your face is already dry. For oily skin, you can go up to 50% castor.
I don't like polyester either but a microfibre FACIAL cloth does not feel like polyester. It kinda feels rubbery like a chamois.

Originally Posted by Johnnie /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've used a microfiber cloth and although it takes most of my makeup off I personally have found it doesn't clean everything! I wash my face afterward then apply other products. As for the coconut oil clogging pores, I have read numerous claims that it does and it doesn't. I'll assume it depends on the kind, raw or refined, and how or when you apply it. Coconut oil doesn't clog my skin or break me out. On the contrary actually.
I'd recommend anyone who is interested in trying Coconut Oil to give it a shot. Mmm... almost forgot, look out for the virgin coconut oil, not the over processed kind you'll find at Walmart. It's just like any other oil which may or may not work for you. I'm glad I tried it!

In search of cosmetics that don’t cause acne | Bionic BeautyCoconut oil and cocoa butter are a 4 out of 5 which is pretty high considering there are much lower ones like Almond Oil (2) or Jojoba Oil (0). But if it works for you, go for it. I use coconut oil on my arms because I have KP and for that, it works like magic! I also use coconut oil as a hair mask once a month.

The Oil Cleansing Method - A simple, cleansing facial massage for clear skin!

I actually apply the oil and wipe and do it again because I can't get my eye makeup off at once and I'm too lazy to massage the oil for too long.

 

[lily88]

im so glad someone posted this...i thought i was the only1 who discovered it...ive been doin it for a couple weeks now and its shown amazing results, i think i actullay see a reduction in the size of my pores--i don't know if its due to this but its def smoother as well...but i do things a lil differently since im out of the country now and its hard to find the exact ingredients...ive been combinin almond and olive oil mixing it heating it up in da microwave for 15seconds(to get it to be warm) and rubbin it all over for 15mins and then using a steamer all over my face cuz the washcloth thing is taking up too much time and i feel like this opens up my pores more, and then washing it off and followin it up with turmeric powder so it fills up the opend pores as an antiseptic and then washing it off as welll completely and then puutiin a lil bit of moisturizer on and viola! great results

i use an olive lotion to remove my eyemake up, its all natural doesn't sting and works like a charm--i take a dime size and jus rub it into my eye and then swipe with a kleenex and the mu is removed completely...i guess it will work with any type of lotion i just prefer this because its calming as well

im so glad someone posted this...i thought i was the only1 who discovered it...ive been doin it for a couple weeks now and its shown amazing results, i think i actullay see a reduction in the size of my pores--i don't know if its due to this but its def smoother as well...but i do things a lil differently since im out of the country now and its hard to find the exact ingredients...ive been combinin almond and olive oil mixing it heating it up in da microwave for 15seconds(to get it to be warm) and rubbin it all over for 15mins and then using a steamer all over my face cuz the washcloth thing is taking up too much time and i feel like this opens up my pores more, and then washing it off and followin it up with turmeric powder so it fills up the opend pores as an antiseptic and then washing it off as welll completely and then puutiin a lil bit of moisturizer on and viola! great results

i use an olive lotion to remove my eyemake up, its all natural doesn't sting and works like a charm--i take a dime size and jus rub it into my eye and then swipe with a kleenex and the mu is removed completely...i guess it will work with any type of lotion i just prefer this because its calming as well

 

[divadoll]

Originally Posted by lily88 /img/forum/go_quote.gif im so glad someone posted this...i thought i was the only1 who discovered it...ive been doin it for a couple weeks now and its shown amazing results, i think i actullay see a reduction in the size of my pores--i don't know if its due to this but its def smoother as well...but i do things a lil differently since im out of the country now and its hard to find the exact ingredients...ive been combinin almond and olive oil mixing it heating it up in da microwave for 15seconds(to get it to be warm) and rubbin it all over for 15mins and then using a steamer all over my face cuz the washcloth thing is taking up too much time and i feel like this opens up my pores more, and then washing it off and followin it up with turmeric powder so it fills up the opend pores as an antiseptic and then washing it off as welll completely and then puutiin a lil bit of moisturizer on and viola! great resultsi use an olive lotion to remove my eyemake up, its all natural doesn't sting and works like a charm--i take a dime size and jus rub it into my eye and then swipe with a kleenex and the mu is removed completely...i guess it will work with any type of lotion i just prefer this because its calming as well

Tumeric powder? Do it stain your skin yellow? You can also use your oils to remove the eyemake up. I use a microfibre facial cloth which is actually less abrasive than a kleenex. My gel eyeliner and waterproof mascara comes right off with the oils.

 

[mebs786]

Originally Posted by lily88 /img/forum/go_quote.gif im so glad someone posted this...i thought i was the only1 who discovered it...ive been doin it for a couple weeks now and its shown amazing results, i think i actullay see a reduction in the size of my pores--i don't know if its due to this but its def smoother as well...but i do things a lil differently since im out of the country now and its hard to find the exact ingredients...ive been combinin almond and olive oil mixing it heating it up in da microwave for 15seconds(to get it to be warm) and rubbin it all over for 15mins and then using a steamer all over my face cuz the washcloth thing is taking up too much time and i feel like this opens up my pores more, and then washing it off and followin it up with turmeric powder so it fills up the opend pores as an antiseptic and then washing it off as welll completely and then puutiin a lil bit of moisturizer on and viola! great resultsi use an olive lotion to remove my eyemake up, its all natural doesn't sting and works like a charm--i take a dime size and jus rub it into my eye and then swipe with a kleenex and the mu is removed completely...i guess it will work with any type of lotion i just prefer this because its calming as well

im so glad someone posted this...i thought i was the only1 who discovered it...ive been doin it for a couple weeks now and its shown amazing results, i think i actullay see a reduction in the size of my pores--i don't know if its due to this but its def smoother as well...but i do things a lil differently since im out of the country now and its hard to find the exact ingredients...ive been combinin almond and olive oil mixing it heating it up in da microwave for 15seconds(to get it to be warm) and rubbin it all over for 15mins and then using a steamer all over my face cuz the washcloth thing is taking up too much time and i feel like this opens up my pores more, and then washing it off and followin it up with turmeric powder so it fills up the opend pores as an antiseptic and then washing it off as welll completely and then puutiin a lil bit of moisturizer on and viola! great results

i use an olive lotion to remove my eyemake up, its all natural doesn't sting and works like a charm--i take a dime size and jus rub it into my eye and then swipe with a kleenex and the mu is removed completely...i guess it will work with any type of lotion i just prefer this because its calming as well

I have tried turmeric powder in the past and found that it started to stain my skin which was annoying as I really wanted to use it due to its great benefits for the skin... Has this happened with you? If so what do you do to avoid this...??

 

[lily88]

turmeric powder hasn't stained my skin so far

so i don't really know ....but i have heard that if u mix a little bit of plain yogurt with it, try to make it into a paste and use it as a mask or jus cleanser it prevents staining....i don't use the powder regularly, jus once in a while...i think if u use it on a daily basis it definitely will cause staining...

 

[Johnnie]

Originally Posted by magosienne /img/forum/go_quote.gif My supply store was closed, and i couldn't find a decent makeup remover that didn't have crap and fillers in it.
So i ended up searching for sweet almond oil (and i had to pay a ridiculous amount for something that's not even pure but still more than the cheaper versions

). Then i bought a new bottle of rose water, and i mix them up on my cotton pad. Works like a charm and will certainly last me longer than any store bought mu remover. The scent of rose is fantastic.

I just bought some sweet almond oil and rose water. I'm excited to try them out! Why do you mix the 2 and how do you like using the sweet almond oil alone?