Tell me more about oil cleansing method please

[rinda]

I kinda interested in this method of cleansing I've read some article but they're the same one to another.....Can anyone help me on this.......??????

[goddessofvenegance]

Hi,

Here are some tips.......

Quick cleansers: Apricot oil for dry skin, or Buttermilk for any skin type.
Apply with cotton wool softly rub with fingertips to loosen dirt and wipe off.

Olive Oil Cleanser -Good for removing city grime 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon honey Mix together, apply to the face and neck with the fingertips.Wash off with a mild infusion of Chamomile.

Thanks & Regards

[rinda]

Thank u.....

I think I'll try the olive oil cleanser, becoz I dont know where to find apricot oil here in Indonesia, n I dont know what is Buttermilk in Indonesia....is it the ordinary butter we use on our bread?......

n how 'bout olive oil, can I use the one that is for cooking....? n what is chamomile infusion.....

Thanks a lot....

[goddessofvenegance]

Answer to your query:

Chamomile:
An aromatic perennial herb (Chamaemelum nobile) in the composite family, native to Europe and the Mediterranean region, having feathery foliage and flower heads with white rays and yellow centers.
A similar, related Eurasian annual plant (Matricaria recutita).
The dried flower heads of either one of these plants, used to make an herbal tea and yielding an oil used in commercial flavorings and perfumery.

Infusion:
The process of steeping a substance in water to extract its soluble principles.
A medicinal preparation from such a process.
Introduction of a solution into the body through a vein for therapeutic purposes.
The solution introduced in such a manner.

Thanks & Regards

[rinda]

thx but u didn't mention bout the olive oil, can I use the one for cooking? n after we use the oil, do I have to wash it with foaming cleanser? does it feel greasy if we dont use foaming cleanser after that?

Sorry If u think that I've asked too much, its just because Im really really interested in this topic
Thx

[goddessofvenegance]

Hi,

About Olive oil for cooking purposes:
Olive oil helps to slow the cooking process and is very stable at high temperatures, making it an excellent choice for many different types of cooking methods. When used for cooking, olive oil brings out the true flavors of food and it retains all of its nutritional benefits, even when cooking with high heat.

Olive oil is an excellent alternative to butter or margarine for use in food preparation or for use as a condiment. It enhances the taste of many foods and it has proven health benefits. Because olive oil is so flavorful, less is required to add flavor to food. This reduces the calories and the total fat content of food prepared or served with olive oil compared to food prepared with other less flavorful oils.

& In regards to the beauty related query:
You do not have to use a "Foaming cleanser" as mentioned earlier it has to be mixed with honey after which if you find greasiness yet prevailing you could take unboiled raw milk & along with cotton pads runaround covering entire face & neck & leave for a brief 10-15 minutes & wash off with ice-cold water to give a natural toner to your skin & also would passify the effect,hence making it all the more blessed for the skin.

Thanks & Regards

[rinda]

Thx very much....4 your patience.....please dont get bored if I ask u many more qustions next time......

[goddessofvenegance]

Hi,

Your most welcome Rinda & feel free to clear your doubts.

Thanks & Regards

[hpjrt]

Hi Rinda,

Using the Olive Oil you have in your kitchen is fine. Ideally the Olive Oil should be "Extra Virgin" ... that being the first pressing of the olives ... and thus the oil has the most nutrients etc.

In the Oil Cleansing Method ... as described in most of the articles on the Internet ... the recommended oil mixture is 50% castor oil [available in North America in drug stores or health food stores] and 50% extra virgin olive oil. The thinking behind this mixture is that the castor oil does the cleansing and the olive oil does the nourishing/moisturizing.

However, I personally found that 50/50 castor/olive oils was too heavy for me. I ended up using Grape Seed Oil instead of the Extra Virgin Olive Oil ... and the proportions I use are 30% castor oil and 70% Grape Seed Oil. I find this to be a much better mixture for my skin.

That said ... I'm not at all sure that it matters whether or not you have a mixture of oils ... or just one oil for the method. What seems to be the most important is the actual method of using whatever oil(s) you decide upon.

It's important that you massage the oil into your skin. I use a slow, circular motion ... working more intensely in the problem areas [where blackheads like to hide ... or blemishes ... or rough skin patches].

It's also important that you open the pores sufficiently so that any sebum plugs are encouraged to be drawn out.

I use a facial steamer ... because I have a nice compact one that can sit on the bathroom vanity. I apply the oil ... massage for a minute or two ... steam for about 3 minutes ... then massage some more.

I then take a soft washcloth and wet it in warm-to-hot water. I then begin to gently remove all traces of the oil. Some of the oil will have been absorbed by the skin ... and it's the remaining surface oil that I'm intent upon removing.

I rinse out the washcloth and re-wipe my face two to three times ... until all the surface oil is gone ... especially in the problem areas.

I don't towel dry my face after this ... I just let it stay moist ... and then apply a toner. The one I use is a combination of green tea, white willow bark "tea", and apple cider vinegar. It works well for me ... but there are lots of toner recipes on the Internet.

After toning ... I might apply special "spot" treatments ... and I like to apply a vitamin C serum to my eye area and other "wrinkle prone" areas ... but I'm at that age!

However, I never towel dry my face ... and I only use a washcloth once.

So ... I'd certainly encourage you to use the oil(s) you have on hand to try this method of cleansing. I really like it. It's inexpensive ... and it's done more good for my skin than any of the hugely expensive systems I've tried in the past.

Good luck

Mary

[rinda]

Thx mary.....I'll try to find some castor oil here in Indonesia, I dont know where to buy..... But if I can't find it, maybe I'll just use honey....or, is there any more oil that I can use?....

I dont have facial sauna either.....what can I do about this....n this method surely good for combination/oily skin right?

Can I use toner that I buy from bodyshop after this cleansing method? or I really have to make the toner myself?

Again, thx a lot