pelicano Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I hope I haven't missed any other threads on this (apologies if so). Basically, I have been doing the oil cleansing method for a week now. My skin is incredibly oily and prone to spots (since I was a teenager). I was really nervous about doing it after my whole life using oil-free products, and bought the oils but had them sitting around not being used for about 2 weeks before I finally started. So.... here is some info to get you started: http://www.theoilcleansingmethod.com/ although there are lots of other websites around - just Google it, or 'OCM'. I started with approx 30% castor oil and 70% jojoba oil (I chose jojoba as it supposed to be quite similar to the skin's own oil - olive oil can be too fatty). As the week has gone on, I have increased to more like 50% castor and 50% jojoba, and I'm now going to increase the castor oil yet again I think, to more like 75% castor, as my skin is so oily. Basically, although it is still early days for me, I can't believe how much better my skin is, as it is getting less oily by the day, and also less red looking. I have very few spots, but they haven't yet gone altogether. When I wear make up it actually stays put for once, rather than clumping up or disappearing in an oil slick. It is incredibly low maintenance, as I only do the deep cleanse every night (which takes a few minutes only), and wash with water only in the morning. I wish I'd heard of it years ago. Hope this is of interest to someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Fascinating. It makes sense doesn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 It does make sense, yes. Trouble is, I've spent 23 years believing that I could only use oil free products, or I'd get covered in spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I think we've all done that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Very interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 This is really interesting - I'm tempted to try. Was castor oil easy to get hold of? I use, and really love, Eve Lom Cleanser but it is expensive. My last pot was a present, and I am very very sparing with it. It is quite an oily cleanser, I'm always surprised at how good it makes my skin feel - you use a washcloth in the way directed in this article. I might have a go at this. Thanks for posting about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanie Bean Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I think I'll give this one a go, I've got to go shopping later anyway . My skin is so bad at the moment, oily, flaky, irritated and patchy. That's on a good day too!!!!!!!! Thanks for that link. Sarah.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I read up on this when you mentioned it the other day in the No Shampoo thread - it does make sense doesn't it. I only use water and a very plain moisturiser on my face, have done for years - it could probably do with a deep clean by now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 It does make sense, yes. Trouble is, I've spent 23 years believing that I could only use oil free products, or I'd get covered in spots. A bit like those fat-free/low-fat products that are supposed to help you get slim, but actually do the opposite On my current diet I have eggs and/or bacon nearly every morning for breakfast, and I've lost over half a stone since the beginning of Lent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 On my current diet I have eggs and/or bacon nearly every morning for breakfast, and I've lost over half a stone since the beginning of Lent I have sent you a PM Eyren, don't want to get off topic but I'm intrigued to know a bit more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 This is really interesting - I'm tempted to try. Was castor oil easy to get hold of?. Chemists sell it- I bought some to drink to kick start my labour with Alexander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 I don't think you can buy castor oil from chemists anymore (some sort of fear about it being an abortifacent? I might be wrong!!). I got mine online: http://www.aromantic.co.uk/Castor-Oil-Organic.htm I used only castor oil last night, and I can't stop looking at my skin in the mirror today!! I have very oily skin though - you'll probably need a fair proportion of jojoba, olive, grapeseed or something else to make up your mix. I will stick to just castor for now and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Interesting reading. For over a year now I've only used water and hemp oil and jojoba on my face and it really has improved. I kne wI needed to do something becaus epost last pregnancy I started getting awful skin for the first time in my life. I love the improvements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Very interesting, I may give this a go, my skin is dry in parts and I have the classic oily triangle plus spots. I am hoping that the general condition of my skin will improve now that I am on my thyroxine tablets but this will probably help too. Thanks for the links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I'm definitely going to give this a go! I'm halfway there anyway as I haven't used or worn makeup for a while so I rarely do more than wipe my face with a warm, wet cloth But my skin has been much better than when I used to exfoliate, cleanse, tone and moisturise! It does need a bit of a deep cleanse now though, and I have a bottle of castor oil in the cupboard left over from my last pregnancy so it needs using up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Just a thought - has anyone tried adding some essential oil to their oil mix? I have some clary sage which is supposed to be good for skin so I thought I'd add a drop of that - I do like a wee bit of scent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 I was using essential oils in water before all this, so I've carried on doing that (as part of the rinse). There is nothing to stop you adding it to your oils themselves though - you'd just need to be careful not to get it in your eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Thanks Sarah! Have made up a small amount of oil mix so will add some clary sage and see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 tried two branches of Boots today, no castor oil. I may have to get it online, thanks for the link Pelicano. I might try the local old-fashioned chemist's shop tomorrow if they are open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Wow! This really works! I used the oil cleansing method on my face last night and my skin feels lovely! I used the 30% castor oil to 70% sunflower oil for oily skin, but think I need to adjust it as my skin obviously isn't as oily as I thought. Plus I added one drop of clary sage oil. It smelled and felt like one of those expensive Clarins facial oils The last time my skin felt this good was after a £50 facial! Olly, I hope you get your castor oil. I got mine from a small village pharmacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Great news, Snowy! I definitely think castor oil is fairly hard to come by these days. Think I'll carry on getting it online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I've found myself watching the skincare ads on the TV rather wistfully lately, so to prevent any bouts of mindless consumerism I'm compromising on some luxuries from lovelula.com - expensive, but I spend so little on beauty products, and I'd rather have a few items of really good stuff than bottles and bottles of chemicals One of things I've bought, in order to try out this oil cleansing thing, is called Spiezia Organic Facial Cleanser. It's made with "coconut oil, jojoba oil, sesame oil, extra virgin olive oil, beeswax, roman camomile, marigold, eucalyptus, clove, grapefruit seed extract, clary sage, wheatgerm oil" (according to the website) - sounds like it should be yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanie Bean Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I bought myself some almond oil from Sainsburies last night and just used that, as I forgot the castor oil. I'm such a dimwit sometimes . This morning I got some castor oil from Boots which is only a small one. I just had to ask for it behind the counter, maybe its a London thing to have a bigger selection. I'm really looking forward to better skin, so I'm persisting with this and the no 'poo. Sarah.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 This morning I got some castor oil from Boots which is only a small one. I just had to ask for it behind the counter, maybe its a London thing to have a bigger selection. I wonder if it is now one of those products they will only sell if the pharmacist is there I will try and ask for some castor oil in the little Boots near work next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Amazing how hard it is to get sommat to slap on your skin, isn't it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...