[gigi07]

Hi,
I've been using a "no soap" cleanser from the health food store for awhile, but I'm interested in switching to just washing with some kind of oil.

I'm new to this...my understanding is that you can massage the oil into your skin, let it absorb for a bit, then take a warm shower... no need for soap?

I would love to hear the thoughts of any one who does this, all over the body, and what kind of oils you use.

Thanks!

 

[Spastica]

I read an article just yesterday for that. I'm sure coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil would work great.

http://health.yahoo.com/experts/inte...e-self-massage

I just slap on the coconut oil after I shower though.

 

[gigi07]

Spastica,
Thanks for the article, that helps!

Anyone here who cleanses exsclusively with oil in this way?

Those who use no soap...what are your methods?

 

[Mamma Mia]

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Originally Posted by Spastica I read an article just yesterday for that. I'm sure coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil would work great. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/inte...e-self-massage I just slap on the coconut oil after I shower though.

I've heard from a friend IRL that coconut oil by itself can dry skin, but in cobo with another oil it moisturizes. I use EVCO exclusively for food and body-- rather than processed coconut oil, I mean.

 

[Spastica]

Yeah, I'm only using coconut oil during the summer. I don't think it would hold up to fall or winter skin.

 

[milky_mama]

Sounds luxurious!

 

[Mamma Mia]

I love making body scrubs with sugar or sugar and salt and EVCO. I love to tweak them to suit my needs with each batch. EVOO here and there, honey or molasses here and there, etc.

 

[joyfulsojoyful]

I have been using regular, non-toasted, sesame oil. The self massage gives me a good chance to check out how my body feels and it's great for the skin. I only soap the parts where I perspire.

 

[gigi07]

Wow, I will definitely have to mix up my own batch of body scrub... sounds easy.
And I went out and got some sesame seed oil. I like it. I have circulation issues--the coldest feet in the world- and massaging my skin with sesame oil seems to be warming.
Thanks!

 

[Spastica]

I went kayaking in the river today and fell in. The river was pretty mucky, so I wanted to go home and really scrub myself. I made a scrub with olive oil, brown sugar, epsom salt, and these EO's: orange essential oil, peppermint, grapefruit.

It felt really nice and I had nice moisturized skin. I even added a pinch of the mixture to some shampoo to clean my hair (I usually no poo, but I didn't want any river mess in my hair).

 

[Altair]

I LOVE EVOO and sugar scrubs on my body-- it's all I use. (sometimes add a few drops of essential oils) I get so many compliments on how soft my skin is. I don't use anything else for soap, shaving cream, moisturizer, etc.

You don't need to do it before the shower, just scrub up while you're in there. Yes, it makes the shower a tad messier, but baking soda cleans it out of the tub.

 

[gigi07]

I'm new to this term.... what is the "V" in Evoo?
All I can figure out is essential oils.

 

[Nibor]

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Originally Posted by gigi07 I'm new to this term.... what is the "V" in Evoo? All I can figure out is essential oils.

EVOO = Extra Virgin Olive Oil

 

[gigi07]

Nibor,
Thanks!

 

[Mom2fiya]

I use an EVOO mixed with honey and castile soap. Recently I took the advice of another poster and started using EVOO & Sugar scrub...I actually used it tonight and added some rose water, smells divine!