Night Time Ritual *OCM* - [Skincare]
The Oil Cleansing Method for make-up removal and deep skin cleansing.
What you will need:
- A small plastic empty squeeze container or jar [you can find this in the travel/miniatures section at your local drugstore or discount store.]
- Castor Oil [can be found at your local drugstore or grocery store.]
- A Cutting Oil [I use Olive Oil or Extra Virgin Olive Oil, you can also use Safflower Oil or something similar.]
- A funnel [if the lip of your empty container is small.]
- A measuring spoon or cup [if you feel you cannot eyeball your measurements.]
- A clean wash cloth.
- HOT water.
- Time.
Instructions:
- Turn on the hot water to allow it to warm up for the steam cleaning.
- Wash your hands.
- On a dry, uncleaned face, generously apply a half dollar sized amount of the castor oil recipe. [OCM Recipe for oily/combination skin: One part castor oil to two parts cutting oil; in this case, olive oil. Use more castor oil if your skin is drier--up to 50-50.]
- Gently massage the oil into your face. I concentrate on my t-zone and my eyes [to get that stubborn waterproof mascara and eyeliner off.] Sometimes I let it sit on my face for 5-10 minutes before the next step.
- Soak the towel in the hot water, then quickly apply it to your face. Hold it on your face until it starts to cool. Do not rub, just allow the steam to penetrate your skin and pores. Repeat until you feel that your face is clean. I often do this up to 6 or 7 times. **NOTE: The water is hot, not scalding.**
- You do not need to cleanse your face after the steaming.
My routine:
- OCM
- Twice a week: Apply a clay mask with Benzoyl Peroxide for 15 - 30 minutes and rinse.
- Tone. [I use witch hazel.]
- Medicate. [I used Neutrogena's On The Spot Acne Ointment all over my face every evening.]
- Moisturize. [I use 50% Oil of Olay all day moisturizer and 50% Emu Oil.]
wow, this sounds like a great regimen. And since it consists of items that I already have or could easily get my hands on, I think i just might have to give it a try
I’ve taken your skincare routine to heart [minus the oil cleansing], and my skin looks so much better. The key for me is being consistent! I do the same steps twice a day.
I also apply emu oil on my face after a peel with glycolic acid gel 30%. My routine is washing and moisturizing twice a day and a 4 minute peel with 30% twice a week.
This regimen has helped keep my skin clear and I receive many compliments on my “glowing” skin.
I also use glycolic toner and cleanser emu oil as part of my regimen.