| I know some of you are pretty skeptical about | | | | to 70%-90% of your other oil(s) of choice. If you |
| putting oil on your face to clear your acne. There's | | | | tend to have drier skin, opt for a mixture with a |
| nothing to be afraid of because the oil cleansing | | | | lower amount of Castor Oil. Get a good size amount |
| method actually works! I still use this method to this | | | | of oil in the palm of your hand, enough to easily |
| day and it still makes my skin look great. | | | | spread it all over your face as well as your neck. Be |
| Trust me, guys, the oil cleansing method will not | | | | sure to gently massage the oil into your face for |
| break you out at all! There are two main ingredients | | | | about a minute or two. |
| for the oil cleansing method. All you need is Castor oil | | | | If you follow my recommendation of jojoba oil you |
| and extra virgin olive oil. It's been debated whether | | | | can safely use higher concentrations of Castor oil |
| you need cold pressed, organic or any other fancy | | | | without drying out your face. This is because jojoba |
| methods. I use regular, store bought oils from CVS | | | | oil is so good at moisturizing your face. With jojoba |
| and Acme and they work great for me. Don't think | | | | oil I've gone as high as 60% without drying out my |
| you have to buy the expensive alternatives, the | | | | face. This was great for clearing my skin even more |
| cheap one's work just as well. | | | | quickly than with lower concentrations. |
| Two quick notes before I start. First, ensure you | | | | The next step is to take a small washcloth or towel |
| choose extra virgin olive oil and not regular olive oil. | | | | and soak it in hot water. Don't make it so hot that it |
| Regular olive oil is to thick and it will cause you to | | | | will burn you because you're going to want to place |
| break out. Just be careful when choosing your oil as | | | | the still hot towel on your face. What this does is |
| it's easy to get the two confused. This is pretty | | | | steam open your pores and allows the oils the |
| important if you want the oil cleansing method to | | | | penetrate into them. This is the main point of the oil |
| work properly. | | | | cleansing method, really allowing the oils to get into |
| Second, you can use a myriad of other oils in place | | | | your pores. Allow the cloth to cool to room |
| of extra virgin olive oil. You can use Grape Seed Oil, | | | | temperature and repeat a few times to get the |
| Sunflower Oil, Jojoba Oil, etc etc. My personal | | | | maximum effect. This is my favorite part as it's so |
| recommendation is to use a 50/50 mix of Grape | | | | relaxing, so enjoy it! After you've finished, just wipe |
| Seed Oil and Jojoba Oil. Grape Seed Oil replicates the | | | | the oil off with the cloth. There's no need to wash |
| natural oils of your face and helps keep you balanced | | | | the oil off with soap, wiping it off will suffice. |
| throughout the day while Jojoba Oil is a wonderful | | | | That's all their is to the oil cleansing method. Just |
| moisturizer and keeps your skin from drying out. | | | | splash some cold water on your face to close up |
| Now what you want to do is to mix up the oils, | | | | your pores. If you're using jojoba oil, you probably |
| either in an empty bottle or directly in your hands. It | | | | won't need to moisturize. If you do want to |
| doesn't make a difference either way. Mixing them in | | | | moisturize, make sure you use one that is for |
| a separate container just helps keep the mess down. | | | | sensitive skin. Whether you have oily or dry skin, |
| You'll want a ratio of about 10%-30% of Castor Oil | | | | anyone with acne has sensitive skin. |