Oil cleansing help

[Collinsky]

Hi, I've tried oil pulling in the past, using EVOO... however, my skin is pretty sensitive and wiping the oil off was a lot more rubbing than my face can take. It really aggravated my skin! I also feel like going with a different oil would be beneficial.

I want to try again, this time with a much softer cloth (not a regular wash cloth) and probably a different oil, or a combo of oils. I know that there's an element of trial and error with finding the "perfect" oil, but if you had to make a suggestion, what would you recommend? My skin is very dry, prone to breakouts, and sensitive. I also have rosacea, which may or may not matter.

Any thoughts?

[swd12422]

oops... nevermind. It just occurred to me that you probably are trying to clean your face using the oil cleansing method....

[Tizzy]

I'm not sure if oil pulling is the correct term for what you're trying to accomplish? I thought oil pulling was swishing the oil through your teeth?

[zoebird]

anyway, oil washing.

try EVOO again but do not wipe the oil off in a hard way. just dab it off with a soft cloth. the primary stuff will come up, and what is left will help heal the skin.

you might also consider calendula oil (marigold--expensive but *excellent*), avocado, or coconut oil. i gave these in the most-to-least expensive.

[Collinsky]

Oh - thought the term for the oil-in-the-mouth was "oil swishing" and that washing with oil was pulling! I will go with the terms oil washing or oil cleansing then.

I might have to wait to do this until I'm going to be sequestered for a couple weeks. I suspect my skin won't look good for a while. My skin doesn't like change!

[amber913]

I found, too, that i was rubbing too hard. I'd suggest being gentle, and if you're concerned about the oil left on your face, use a little witch hazel or diluted vinegar to (gently) wipe it away. I have oily/sensitive skin, so i use witch hazel every time i oil cleanse, and i only oil cleanse every other day, sometimes less. In between, it's just a wet washcloth or some super-diluted Dr. Bronner's tea tree soap.