Moxie Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Anyone use OCM for their face? I'd love to hear the details. :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I tried it once. My face felt disgusting. Never again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniferlee Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I don't do the oil cleaning, but what I do is not wash my face in the shower, as in NO SOAP or cleanser at all. I just run hot water on it and rub with a cloth. Then, right when I get out I put coconut oil on it rub it in really good. Sometimes if I have gotten it too oily I wipe it off with a dry towel, usually I just leave it. I started doing this last year when I was having trouble with psoriasis (dry flaky skin on my forehead) and my skin has never been nicer. My acne (yes, at 37) is cleared up and I don't have that itchy bad feeling anymore. I don't do this every day. About every 3-4 days. That is how often I shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punchie Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I used to do it, but I got out of the habit. I loved how my skin felt (really helped w/overall oil control), but it didn't do much for blackheads (which I was hoping it would help). I used jojoba and castor oil mixed together, light on the castor oil. In the morning, I would splash my face w/water and use some coconut oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I just started a few weeks ago and I. LOVE. IT. This is the only face cleansing routine I've kept up for more than about 3 days. What I use: Castor oil (20%) and EVOO (80%). I mixed up 1 tsp/4 tsp. when I started, and my sister and both used it while she was here for a week, and I've continued using it for another 2.5 weeks and I still haven't run out. Cheap and easy!! I only wash every 2nd day - usually after I shower. 1) I have a shower to let the steam open up my pores, then get out and while I have the towel wrapped around my hair, apply the Cleansing Oil and massage in and around for a few minutes. 2) Run a facecloth under steaming hot water, wring, lay on face, leave until cooled, scrub off to exfoliate. 3) Repeat step 2 with other side of cloth. 4) Apply coconut oil for moisture, let sit for a few minutes while coconut oiling whole body for moisture. 5) Blot excess CO off face with end of hair towel. ~My face feels so soft and smooth - I can't stop touching it! ~It did help get rid of a black head right along my lip that I've battled with for about 2 years that would. not. come. out. before. It was too deep. Gone after the first week of OCM. ~My pores appear much smaller - probably because they are actually clean. ~Now, if I do get a little blemish (I've only had 2), it is small and gone within 24 hours and is most likely just my skin purging the junk that hasn't been cleaned out in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Thanks everyone. I think I'm going to give this a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Yes, I've been doing this for years. It works great for me. You may have to tweak your method and oils to fit your own needs. I know castor oil did not get along well with my skin, but I do well with jojoba and coconut oil. WHen I need something heavier, sometimes in the winter I'll use olive oil. It removes my makeup, leaves my face less stripped of oils and more normal, and it is inexpensive. I laugh when I see the price of the Shu Uemera cleansing oils...most of them contain primarily mineral oil and corn oil with a few other oils (jojoba, macademia etc.) mixed in. The price is craaaaaazy. http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/_us/_en/skincare/product-family/cleansing-oils.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I apply almond oil to my face a few times a week and leave it on for about 30 minutes or longer. Then I rinse off with ice cold water. Feels wonderful. I don't wear make up and don't do much as far as cleansing goes, other than washing in the shower and exfoliating a few times a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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