The Oil Cleansing Method

Not too long ago I had heard about the oil cleansing method for the face.  I have been using a bar of soap to wash my face which is extremely drying, so I'd add a moisterizer after.  Anyway, I thought, the oil cleansing method sounded very interesting.  The premise is that oil dissolves oil.  So it sounds crazy but it really works!  I don't care what kind of skin you have you should try this.  There are different oils to use.  But basically the recommended oils are Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Castor Oil, and Sunflower Oil.  You can use any natural cold pressed vegetable oil.  The castor oil is found in the laxative section of your grocery store.  It has anti-inflammatory properties so it's great if you have acne prone skin. 

Here are suggested ratios of oil to use:

Oily Skin: Try a blend of 30% Castor Oil to 70% Sunflower Seed Oil.


Balanced Skin: Try a blend of 20% Castor Oil to 80% Sunflower Seed Oil.

Dry Skin: Try a blend of 10% Castor Oil to 90% Sunflower Seed Oil.

Here's how you do it:

1. With dry face and hands, take a quarter sized amount of oil and rub in small circles around your face and neck.  Massage for a few minutes.
2. Get a washcloth wet with really warm/hot water, so it's sort of steamy, but be careful not to burn yourself. 
3. Apply the washcloth to your face and neck, let it stay there and let the steam work into your pores, a minute or two, this is great to do in the tub, lie back and relax.   
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3.
5. Wipe face with washcloth removing excess oil.  You will be amazed how clean your face feels!  Not greasy at all. 

I have super dry skin in the winter with an oily t-zone.  At first I was just using Extra Virgin Olive Oil, but added a little castor oil to the mix as suggested.   

Don't waste your money on expensive facial products, try this and you will see how awesome it is! 

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