ALL ABOUT OIL CLEANSING METHOD

WHAT IS OIL CLEANSING METHOD? HOW DOES IT WORK?

This method of cleansing the face is something close to my heart. Oil cleansing method offers me the chance to take care of my skin which in turn makes me feel better. I had come across this method a few months back. The oil cleansing method is a way to cleanse your face using oils. Yes, you heard me right. We can cleanse our face using oils. It might sound totally crazy to some of you but it’s basic science. We have read about how like dissolves like. In the same way oil dissolves oil. Let me explain...our face secretes oil (sebum) through our sebaceous glands and when we massage oil into our skin, it attaches the unwanted, imbalanced sebum and draws dirt and impurities with it. Afterwards when we steam our face with a warm washcloth all the oil comes off along with the embedded impurities and dirt. While most of us dread with the name of ‘oil’ let me tell you oils aren’t our enemies but friends when we understand their qualities and build a healthy relationship with them.

SOME IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER ABOUT OCM

• Every skin is different so it will react differently; some might see breakouts or too much oil but it’s just the skin trying to adapt to a new routine. So, try not to use other facial cleansers in between because it might delay the adjustment period.
• When done consistently, the OCM will help skin get rid of excess dirt, oil, dead skin cells that are clogging your skin pores and causing acne and breakouts.
• OCM is suitable even for oily skinned people. This method does not dry out the skin’s naturally producing oil thus, balancing the oil production.

THE RIGHT OIL FOR CLEANSING

• You can either buy oil cleansers (should have only high quality cold pressed oils as ingredients and fragrance free) or make them yourselves. DIY oil cleansers are cost effective, natural and fun to make. By making your own oil cleansers you know what oils you are using and can avoid oils which do not suit you thus avoiding irritation.

• It is safe until you use high quality organic cold pressed oils. They are costlier than the regular oils but it’s an investment for your skin and you do not want to compromise on that. You need just a few drops so a little will run a long way.  High quality oils will nourish and replenish your skin and leave it glowing and healthy.  

OILS SUITABLE FOR OCM:

Castor oil (base ingredient)

Jojoba oil

Rosehip oil

Sweet almond oil

Argan oil

Hemp seed oil

DIY oil cleanser (a few combination ratios)

Castor oil dries the skin so, do not use it alone. Higher ratio of castor oil is for oilier skin and vice versa. You can also combine 2-3 different oils according to what suits your skin. First you have to try to know what suits you best.

• 50% castor oil

            50% 2^nd oil of choice

• 30 % castor oil

           70% 2^nd oil of choice

• 30% castor oil

             50% 2^nd oil of choice

             20% 3^rd oil of choice

Oil Cleanser that I use:

30% Castor oil

50% Jojoba oil

20% Rosehip oil

I used an empty essential oil bottle to store my DIY oil cleanser.

HOW TO DO THE OIL CLEANSING METHOD

• Take 1-2 pumps oil into your palms and massage it into the face.
• Give your skin a gentle facial massage as it helps to increase the blood flow and makes the skin smooth and hydrated when done regularly. Massage it in an upward motion taking some time. It relaxes the muscle, calms and de puffs the face.
• Let the oil sink in for around 1-2 minutes after the massage.
• Take a clean washcloth, immerse it in warm water and steam your face. Be careful and do f not use if the towel is too hot. The steam from the towel will pull out the oil along with the dirt embedded in the pores.
• You can also gently rub your face with the wash cloth to exfoliate. Avoid if you have active acne and only give a steam.
• Repeat it 2-3 times
• You do not have to use any face wash afterwards as the steam will soak away all the oil and your face will be clean.

BENEFITS OF OIL CLEANSING METHOD

It balances oil production.

It deep cleans the face.

It makes the skin healthy.

This is all about oil cleansing method. If you have any doubts or queries then, feel free to leave a comment down below or comment on my latest Instagram post. I will be glad to help.

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