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[PapayaVagina]

Well, I'm out. My face is totally devastated. I haven't had a breakout like this EVER. I tried using castor oil mixed with EVOO and then moved to the grapeseed oil and it just got worse. Used the warm washcloth over the face and wiped several times to make sure I got it all out. I'm so disappointed. Sigh. It's back to Aveeno.

[whimsy]

No one could have been more skeptical than me, but I have to admit I OCM!

A few hours after washing with my old face cleaner, I felt like an oil slick. who woulda thunk?

off to learn about no-pooing (another thing I said I'd never do)

[Stayathomemommy]

well i am still holding strong. my face is still a wreak but i can tell its getting better. i still get new ones but then again my body is a bunch of raging hormones so i cant blame it on any face product. and the other reason i am keeping with it is because when i try and use anything else my face just reacts horribly.

[spiderdust]

I've been using the OCM for months, and I've been amazed at how well it works. I thought it might make things worse, but my skin actually improved! I stopped using shampoo too & will never go back!

[mamajessica]

Papaya, maybe you could try to wash with whatever worked for you before, but moisturize with EVOO, that way you at least are cutting out some of your chemicals. that it didn't work out. I'm sure that there is a mystery blend that would be just right, but I'm no natural dermatology wiz
I've used just EVOO for years as a moisturizer, but adding CO was fairly new to me. I'm not at all prone to breakouts, but have seriously dry skin. I am doing 25%CO and 75% EVOO. Looks and feels great!

[spiderdust]

Originally Posted by mamajessica

I am doing 25%CO and 75% EVOO. Looks and feels great!

I actually use 75% CO and 25% EVOO. It works better for my skin, but everyone's skin is different.

[mamajessica]

yea, I have pretty dry skin. Sometimes I even have to additionally moisturize with another bit of EVOO

[Kerriemoe]

I just had to reply to this thread: I read this a few weeks ago and was quite skeptical. Then I received a sample of deep cleansing oil from DHC, and thought, if there are women who will pay $25 for a commercial product, there has to be some merit to it! So the sample has lasted 3 days, and I love it. No blackheads coming out yet, but the product instrux say to rinse with cool or lukewarm water. It's so light, too; I just have to rinse my hands and the oil comes right off. Then I wipe it off my face with a warm washcloth. I came back to this thread to check, because I was pretty sure I remembered the water should be "as hot as you can stand it."

So now I'm off to my co-op and hfs to try to find castor, coconut and rosemary oils. I have extremely dry skin, esp in winter, so plan to go easy on the castor. The DHC stuff is olive and rosemary (plus whatever else they won't tell me) and it's been working great. Takes my makeup right off, leaves my face feeling moist without an oil slick, but I do apply my Oil of Olay night cream when I'm done. In the morning, I rinse with water and apply my Olay with SPF.

I'll post an update with my experience, too.

[Rebecca]

Kerriemoe, I don't use hot water either. It's too drying for my sensitive skin. I just use olive oil with a couple drops of rosemary oil in the shower, gently rub it in, towel off as usual. I keep the oils in a washed out vanilla extract brown bottle, which works nicely for keeping small amounts. I use a burts bees cream for night time, as the oil of olay night gave me a rash (so now I use it on my hands!). My skin seriously has never looked better!

[Kerriemoe]

Rebecca, thanks, it's good to know I don't have to strip the oils from my face with super hot water.

I tried the OCM as written last night, with 50/50 CO/EVOO, steamed my face with the hot washcloth, then wiped a few times, splashed a few times. It really does feel great. My skin is smooth, not too oily and not too dry.

It's so funny; I spent the 1st 23 years of my life trying to remove oils from my skin, and the last 8 years trying to put them back in. Yet it never occurred to me to actually apply oils to my face. Duh.

[kimqh]

Started OCM Two Weeks Ago

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this list and just wanted to check in to say that I read through all these posts two weeks ago and started a 50/50 EVOO/CO mix with a drop or two of lavendar. So far, so good. I skipped four days over the holiday weekend and saw a definite worsening of my skin. So I'm back into it and loving it.

One thing I've noticed is that it seems to quicken--and lessen--breakouts. For instance, if I OCM at night after noticing a bump forming that day, by the next morning it's pretty much gone.

Any ideas as to why it speeds along the breakouts? Do the oils help heal skin? Or, do they just hasten the process?

Happy with it so far!!!!

Kim

[cheekymamaof2]

Ok, after fighting with myself over this OCM and the logistics of it, I finally gave in and tried it. I've been doing it daily for a week now and I have to say I'm not impressed yet. I have commited to give it a full month, because I do realize that it may take some time to get the nastyness out of my skin before I notice anything. The one thing that bothers me is that my face feels really dry afterwards, like when I move my face or smile or whatever. To actually touch it its nice and soft though. wierd. Immediately after cleansing, my blackheads look much better which is nice, but I'm still really red and pimply. UGH.

Heres to another 3 weeks and hoping it gets better soon!

Michelle B, who lost her siggy priviledges for asking tough questions and standing up for whats right.

[loon13]

Originally Posted by cheekymamaof2

The one thing that bothers me is that my face feels really dry afterwards, like when I move my face or smile or whatever.

Michelle, you might need to adjust the ratio of the oils. Instead of 50/50, maybe do 75/25, with more emphasis on the EVOO for moisturizing?

Or if you're happy with the ratio, you can put a tiny bit of EVOO or jojoba oil on your face afterwards for moisturizing.

[peekyboo]

Okay, I'm sold. I'm going to have to try this now.

My poor kids are going to get dragged around the grocery store while I look for castor oil, lol!

[EricaLeigh]

I've been using this method for months now! I love it. It leaves my skin glowing but not greasy!!!

[kris1225]

I just wanted to pop in and share my experience with the OCM...

I use 50/50 evoo/co morning and night. I then tone with witch hazel and use almond oil straight as a moisturizer and I am AMAZED at the results. I had all these spots on my cheeks and they have faded significantly in just a few days.

I am hooked!

[cheekymamaof2]

Alright, I gave it another week and a half before i realized this just isn't for me. I tried adding more EVOO, but my face was still painfully tight feeling, and within about 6 hours I could grease a pizza pan. LOL I went back to my regular cleanser and moisturizer this morning, and I couldn't beleive the amount of dead skin that sloughed off with my exfoliant. ICKY! But now, I look radiant and my skin feels great. Oh well, I guess one thing can't work for everyone.

[loon13]

Originally Posted by cheekymamaof2

Alright, I gave it another week and a half before i realized this just isn't for me. I tried adding more EVOO, but my face was still painfully tight feeling, and within about 6 hours I could grease a pizza pan. LOL I went back to my regular cleanser and moisturizer this morning, and I couldn't beleive the amount of dead skin that sloughed off with my exfoliant. ICKY! But now, I look radiant and my skin feels great. Oh well, I guess one thing can't work for everyone.

Michelle,

Sorry it did not work out for you. But you certainly did give it a good test run!

I'm happy that your regular routine is working for you. I guess if it ain't broke, don't fix it!

[sally Z]

I just found this thread yesterday! I had to try it, so i used some calendula baby oil as this was all i had. My skin is much softer and not as oily as i thought this would make it. I still have pimples but i guess they would not vanish over night.

I just have a few questions, will the EVOO and CO make a big difference rather than another oil? Those who said their blackheads dissapeared did you still have to squeeze them out ( sorry gross I know, but I have so many and I just want them gone) or did the dissolve with time?

[loon13]

Originally Posted by sally Z

I just found this thread yesterday! I had to try it, so i used some calendula baby oil as this was all i had. My skin is much softer and not as oily as i thought this would make it. I still have pimples but i guess they would not vanish over night.

I just have a few questions, will the EVOO and CO make a big difference rather than another oil? Those who said their blackheads dissapeared did you still have to squeeze them out ( sorry gross I know, but I have so many and I just want them gone) or did the dissolve with time?

Well, I didn't stick with the castor oil long enough to know on that specifically. I found it too thick for me and hard to wash off.

I was using grapeseed oil and jojoba. I have recently switched to extra virgin olive oil, jojoba oil, and aloe vera gel (the juice kind you keep in the fridge) which is working great.

As for the blackheads, I notice that when I'm pretty conisitent about using OCM (everyday or every other day), the blackheads look smaller and less noticeable. I don't get lots of plugs coming out, but I will get one or 2. So I think the effects are cumulative if you stick with it.

Once or week or so, I add a tiny bit of baking soda for a gentle scrub, following with an ACV toner to balance the pH. That helps too.

HTH...

P.S. gosh, I've posted a lot on this thread. You think I like this method?