Oil Cleansing Method

CarolinaGirl411

Has anyone tried this and if so, how did you like it?  My skin has always given me trouble and now there are products that I am unable to use so that's causing a lot of breakouts that I can't seem to manage.  I have searched different websites and looked up different products and oils that can be used, just wanted to see if anyone had any personal experiences or recommendations they'd like to share.  Thanks!

scamberlous3000

I tried the oil method with olive oil and castor oil and it worked really well. I actually prefer unrefined coconut oil. It's amazing and works wonders.

CDMay2006

I've been doing it for years and love it!  I've used evoo+castor (i think it was 1 part castor to 4 parts EVOO) and it made my skin really clear and soft.  I'm lazy, though, and now use straight avocado oil and it still works quite well.

In the evening i use oil and then a hot washcloth to "steam" it off.  In the morning, just the washcloth.  It removes makeup (but i don't wear waterproof makeup) and moisturizes.  I love it! 

MrsBlindLove

I've always had horrible skin and was willing to try anything. I tried it and found it was more work than I wanted to put into it (the one I did anyway).

I now just use a face wash from Lush and then coconut oil for toner/lotion and I've seen a huge change in my skin from using the coconut oil. I'm converted.

coraggiosa

I did a mix of castor oil and canola oil in the past. I really liked how my skin looked. Then I got lazy, but I do recommend it. 

RunningGal900

I did it and it worked well for me, but I had to stop because the smell of the oil has been making me sick

Kstowe07

Oil cleansers are the best!! They help with breakouts and cystic acne. Laura Mercier is my favorite one.

jorkz821

I use evoo and jojoba oil, with a couple of drops in the bottle of tea tree oil. It works really well for me.

CDMay2006

RunningGal900:

I did it and it worked well for me, but I had to stop because the smell of the oil has been making me sick

The oil could have gone rancid...

calibr8te

I second the laziness, I have been using straight up almond oil where I used to mix oils. It still works amazingly well.

Try it, you will never look back.

 

RunningGal900

CDMay2006:

RunningGal900:

I did it and it worked well for me, but I had to stop because the smell of the oil has been making me sick

The oil could have gone rancid...

It was fine. It was just my morning sickness and aversions to things making me sick. I'm getting better, but a lot of things still make me nauseated at 18.5 weeks

vintageutopia

I don't cleanse with oil, but I do use coconut oil as a moisturizer. It absorbs well into my skin and doesn't make it greasy.

ScarletOflaherty

I've been doing this for about 4 years and love it. I just use safflower oil and put it into a hand soap pump bottle in the shower. 

MrserinJ

scamberlous3000:

I tried the oil method with olive oil and castor oil and it worked really well. I actually prefer unrefined coconut oil. It's amazing and works wonders.

This. I started about 5 months ago and use coconut oil. I've seen such a huge change in my skin.

ChrisInColorado

I absolutely love the ocm! I use Kismet Cleansing Oil from The Mod Cabin.

 https://themodcabin.com/product/alchemy-cleansing-oil/

It is for normal to oily complexions. They also have an Alchemy cleanser for normal to dry. But after awhile your skin should balance out regardless of which one you use.  

MrsTallPaul

I do - I use 3 parts castor oil and 1 part grape seed oil.  I mix large batches in another bottle, so it's just as easy to use as regular face wash.  I love it.

jeapplegate

I use it and love in.   It's the only thing that got rid of the black heads on my nose.  I use 3 pa face with a hot washcloth.rts castor oil to 1 part olive oil.  I have also used almond and avocado oil.  The more oily your skin is, the more castor oil you should use.  If you have very dry skin don't use any.  I just massage it in, then steam my face with a hot wash cloth.  It's no more work than a regular face wash.  Also I don't need moisturizer.