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Beauty Blog (Archive)
Thursday, November 13, 2003
posted by TheBroadroom.Net at
12:21 PM (Pacific)
I really can not believe how well and how fast using jojoba oil on my face has helped my skin. Its really starting to clear up and the old red marks are starting to fade. I think I've been using it a week. Good, good stuff!
Ok, OCM or oil cleansing method. This is a really interesting and fascinating thing. I'll post what I copied off of a longhair board, I'm thinking it was LHC and I have no idea who authored it, but I want to give credit where it is due.
(EVOO=extravirgin olive oil/CO=castor oil)
The Routine:
Massage a substantial amount (the cup of your palm, while hand is held open) of EVOO/CO into your face and neck.
This is to be done over makeup or any visible dirt. Take this time to give yourself a facial massage. Really work the oil into your skin. Take your time, breathe deeply, and relax. Sit down to do this if it helps.
You, of course, do not have to sit and relax, but keep in mind that stress isn't good for your skin and you should take any moment you can to destress and let tension float away.
Take a washcloth, terry cloth or flannel preferred, and soak it in steamy hot water. Wring it out and drape it over your face.
What we are doing is steaming your face as an esthetician would, but without the steam machine. You want to open your pores. This helps release any impurities from deep within your pores.
As the washcloth begins to cool, gently wipe the oil and dirt away. This will also help remove any dead skin cells that are stubbornly clinging on.
Rinse the washcloth out in hot water and wipe away any remaining impurities. You may have to do this two or three times more to remove any remaining dirt and oil residue, but it will come off leaving your skin with a beautiful, healthy glow. No additional cleansing is necessary.
After you have rinsed well, you can either splash your face with cool water to help tone and close your pores, or if your face feels tight, you can moisturize.
If your skin feels tight, take a tiny drop of your EVOO/CO, rub it between your clean, damp palms and pat it into your damp skin. Massage any oil residue into your skin so there is no film of oil left sitting on the surface. Being prone to breakouts, myself, I've found that this is perhaps the most important step"
I did this routine last night. I thought my face would be a mess when I woke up this morning, but it wasn't. In fact, its looking good. Only more time will tell if this really works or not, but it's going to be fun to try. I have noticed today that alot of blackhead on my face have kinda come up to the surface of my skin. A brief, gentle squeeze or scrape and they come off.
There are entire threads about OCM not only for ones face but for the entire body. Interesting reading, for sure.
carolm
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