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[Olive_Leaf]

I have not done anything like that, but when I do a performances I use lots of make-up (that’s the only time I where any) and to get off the make up I use olive oil. The next day my skin does look lots better. I always thought that it might have been from having lots of fun and not thinking about acne, but may be it was from the olive oil.

Please stay up dated, I would love to here how it works for you in the long run

[~Bobbi~]

i have used the products your talking about, DHC. I used to get so may samples in the mail it would keep me going forever. Anyway I just ordered some, good news is the more you buy the cheaper it gets. They give you frequent shopper discounts so we'll see how that works out.

[~Bobbi~]

I will do that, you do the same.

[R.S.]

i may try an olive oil mask soon... maybe after QH mint julep masque to add moisture back to the face.

[cantavoidtrite]

Isnt olive oil comedogenic?

[R.S.]

Isnt olive oil comedogenic?

http://www.soapnuts.com/noncomo.html

Looks like it has low pore clogging potential.

I don't think it's too much to worry about if you use it as a mask. I heard there is some possible pore clogging ingrediants in QH Mint Julep Masque, yet it helps so many people's faces.

[SweetJade1980]

For those hesistant, you can also buy products that contain squalane as it helps reduce redmarks and hyperpigmentation as well.

Although I will say that I too never broke out from using pure olive oil soap on my body as well as most other natural soaps. The only type of soap that broke me out (some natural soaps can be stripping) was one that contained Palm Oil. For over a year, I once used an Ayurvedic soap to bathe with that was once raved about on healthboards and I chose it because it wasn't stripping nor did it cause my body to break out. It contained Palmyra Oil, Coconut Oil, Sandalwood & Neem, among other oils. http://www.auromere.com/herbal_soap.html

Currently the only body wash I will use contains oils of Wheat Germ, Avocado, and Seseame Oils who would've thought huh. But it is not stripping or overly moisturizing even though it is supposed to be their moisturizing formula (sometimes wash my hair with this). Plus my chiral-based face wash contains Oleic Fatty Acids, and L-latic Shea Butter and suprisingly this has never broken me out either. I've used these products for several years now, even before changing my diet, and both products just leave my skin soft, balanced and have never contributed to giving me acne!

All the best

[texasgemini]

I have been using extra virgin olive oil in my regimen since early December and must admit that it leaves my face very smooth and moisturized. I actually use it as a make up remover to "melt" off my make up and it works very well in taking off my eye make up. I apply the olive oil to dry skin, then rinse, then wash with cetaphil. It takes all the oil off. Works wonders for dry skin around the elbows and hands, too! I also use it in my hair....about once a week I will apply the olive oil to my dry hair, focusing especially on the ends because I easily get split, dry ends (I use a hair straightener on a regular basis and it totally dries my hair out). After I have applied it everywhere, I wrap my hair in a towel and leave it for about 30 minutes. Then take a shower and rinse it out and wash hair as I normally would. Also off topic, but I must admit that if you haven't used Victoria's Secret So Sexy shampoo & conditioner, it is absolutely wonderful! And smells sooooooo good!!

[texasgemini]

I just wanted to touch back and say I am still in love with EVOO!!! My skin is baby butt soft and I have gone from 15-20 active zits to 3. My nose pores are looking really good too... the little black dots ( blackheads) are all but gone. I really think all the bp I was using was keeping my skin in a constant state of trauma, seriuosly. This is really going good for me.
texasgemini- do you heat the oil at all like a "hot oil" treatment? I'll have to try this out!!!

Something else. I did a salt scrub w/ the EVOO last week ( just cuz I like that spa sort of thing) and it worked great. I oiled my face first, then added a small handfull of salt to my oily face and hands and being GENTLE I scrubbed for just a short amount of time. WONDERFUL!!!! I have used a salt scrub in the past and I would rate it so/so. See when you use salt with water, it dissolves and doesn't go very good. But it did NOT dissolve with the EVOO...so be careful.
EVOO

Gentle~Rain....congrats on your success with EVOO! I'm glad to hear you are lovin it too! I never really ever had serious blackheads or anything before, but if you looked very close up you could see little tiny black things in my pores on my nose and chin. Well, due to EVOO and gentle exfoliating I have no more tiny blackheads anywhere!

I've never heated the oil....always just apply it as is to my hair then wrap in a towel. If you want, another idea is to apply the oil then wrap hair inside a shower cap, then heat using your hair dryer. I've read this before and it's supposed to help with split ends and dry, frizzy hair. I might try this soon...I'll let you know. Did you also know that beer is supposed to be good for your hair, too? Weird huh?!

Good luck!

[R.S.]

I just wanted to touch back and say I am still in love with EVOO!!! My skin is baby butt soft and I have gone from 15-20 active zits to 3. My nose pores are looking really good too... the little black dots ( blackheads) are all but gone. I really think all the bp I was using was keeping my skin in a constant state of trauma, seriuosly. This is really going good for me.
texasgemini- do you heat the oil at all like a "hot oil" treatment? I'll have to try this out!!!

Something else. I did a salt scrub w/ the EVOO last week ( just cuz I like that spa sort of thing) and it worked great. I oiled my face first, then added a small handfull of salt to my oily face and hands and being GENTLE I scrubbed for just a short amount of time. WONDERFUL!!!! I have used a salt scrub in the past and I would rate it so/so. See when you use salt with water, it dissolves and doesn't go very good. But it did NOT dissolve with the EVOO...so be careful.
EVOO

I think the EVOO is helping my skin as well, I use it as well as emu oil. And yeah, I've also noticed alot less blackheads on my nose; when I use QH Mint Julep masque the same thing happens but it lasts for maybe a day, if that. Most of the time, less. But olive oil masks + emu oil as a moisturizer has softened my skin and helped with red marks. I don't know what it's doing as far as active acne because it's only been since friday for the emu, and maybe since sunday for the olive but I'm liking the results so far.

[Gurra]

How is it going with the olive oil?

http://forum.sofeminine.co.uk/forum/Beaute...il-on-skin.html

[Salty]

I have been also using olive oil as a moisturizer for about 10 days now and my skin looks SO much better . I usually mix a drop of lavender oil with 3 drops of olive oil and then put it on my face. I wash with saltwater and apply oil on damp skin. All the dry irritated patches are gone and I don't get that redness any more. And I didn't notice any new breakouts.

I love EVOO!

Before changing my regimen I used all sorts of products and an exfoliator from Dermalogica which screwed up my face really bad. Now I use it as a body scrub, although it cost me a fortune...didn't have the heart to throw it away .

[Gurra]

I have been also using olive oil as a moisturizer for about 10 days now and my skin looks SO much better . I usually mix a drop of lavender oil with 3 drops of olive oil and then put it on my face. I wash with saltwater and apply oil on damp skin. All the dry irritated patches are gone and I don't get that redness any more. And I didn't notice any new breakouts.

I love EVOO!

Before changing my regimen I used all sorts of products and an exfoliator from Dermalogica which screwed up my face really bad. Now I use it as a body scrub, although it cost me a fortune...didn't have the heart to throw it away .

Good for you. What is the lavender good for? What does it do`?

You can never guess how much expensive shit I have thrown away after it turned out crap.

[Salty]

LAVENDER
Antiseptic, controls the production of sebum, stimulates circulation in the skin. Assists in the healing of wounds (aids in the formation of scar tissue) and helps to REJUVENATE the skin. Used to treat acne, cuts, burns, sunburn, inflammation, psoriasis, wrinkles. Throughout history, lavender has been known for its impress healing powers. Its use throughout the ages as a natural antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-depressant, sedative and de-toxifier is still used today to promote healing and prevent or diminish unsightly scar from forming.

I have been also using olive oil as a moisturizer for about 10 days now and my skin looks SO much better . I usually mix a drop of lavender oil with 3 drops of olive oil and then put it on my face. I wash with saltwater and apply oil on damp skin. All the dry irritated patches are gone and I don't get that redness any more. And I didn't notice any new breakouts.

I love EVOO!

Before changing my regimen I used all sorts of products and an exfoliator from Dermalogica which screwed up my face really bad. Now I use it as a body scrub, although it cost me a fortune...didn't have the heart to throw it away .

Good for you. What is the lavender good for? What does it do`?

You can never guess how much expensive shit I have thrown away after it turned out crap.

I was using Dermalogica products and also going to a Dermalogica beauty salon. The lady there made me feel like I was an idiot for not using their products and promised that her facials and their products will make a big difference. Everything was so EXPENSIVE and I saw no improvement. The only thing that was good about it, that she did deep cleanse my face which was congested as hell. But I still had breakouts. Than I couldn't afford the facials any more, I just used what I had at home. One day I was looking at my image at the mirror and started laughung at myself . So much money spent and absolutely horrible skin. So, I decided to give my poor skin (and my poor wallet ) a break.

[Ell-]

WOW you people are gutsy!!!!!! I'd be too afraid to put olive oil on my face. So happy it worked for you though! Experiments pay off after all!

What I found, with my own skin and with many other people is that oily skin (mine used to be so oily I could see the oil seeping out of my pores) usually reacts very well to being moisturized with something that suits your skin type.

I used to REFUSE to believe that. The thought of putting a moisturizer on my already greasy face used to make me cringe. I was surprised though that for myself and for others I know a light moisturizer actually reduced my skin's oil production and drastically helped my skin.

Who knew olive oil could be a good moisturizer. Thanks for sharing the info.

[*Rebecca*]

i juss used extra virgin lite olive oil on my face and at first i was nervous bc using this thick oil on my face .. and terrified pof breaking out 5 days before prom but i used it and my face is much softer. unfortunately i cnat dkoi it everyday bc i dont own olive oil at my house but my b/f does. But my skin is exteremly soft so if u have dry skin this would work great.

[remember4]

THANK YOU to GentleRain for helping me find my best regimen to date! The products I use are so gentle, and I feel good knowing that I know EXACTLY what they are instead of chemical/commercial products. I used to get patches of scaly skin or dry flaky skin, but nothing in the past month or so.

Morning:
wash with glycerine soap
apply half and half jojoba and tea tree oil

Night:
wash with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
wash 3x with glycerine soap
swab with tea tree oil