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Cons:
Could be tricky when you go camping-need hot water
Pros:
Glowing skin
No need for moisturizer
Clear, beautiful skin
Cons:
Time consuming
Purging period
Pros:
Softer skin
Clearer skin if you stick with it and let your skin adjust
Brighter complexion
Rarely need to touch up make-up
Wearing less foundation than before
Relaxing
Rarely need to moisturise
Cons:
Takes longer than a quick wash with normal face wash
Will get worse before it gets better so perseverance needed
Pros:
Soft skin
Less oily
My face doesn't itch anymore and my acne is almost gone.
It's very cheap, paying 20 up front doesn't seem cheap, but this will last you six months!
Cons:
It's very time consuming and you must always be stalked up on clean towels! This can result in a BAD breakout if you don't do it right for your skin type and steam your face like your suppose to.
Pros:
OH HERES UR SKIN BACK NO BIGGIE
Cons:
takes AWHILE
Pros:
Effective
Very inexpensive
Non-drying
Cons:
Takes a little longer than conventional washing
Can be disastrous if your skin doesn't like your oil mix
I started the oil cleansing method in '13 when I was laid off from my job and could no longer afford my meds for cystic acne. I read the article about OCM by CrunchyBetty and decided that it could never work the way she suggested so I tweaked it and still used benzoyl peroxide. It did not work at all to clear my acne. But one thing I found fascinating is that it did not make it worse either. I stayed on this regimen and just lived with my acne being the way it was for about 6 months. I finally stumbled across the article again and read the whole thing this time. I discovered I was making a lot of mistakes. You have to use high quality Castor oil as a base and another non comedogenic oil. Olive and Coconut oil WILL NOT work. Do not add essential oils either. Especially not tea tree. It strips your face of oils. I know this all sounds counter intuitive, but its true. I use a mixture of cold pressed organic Castor oil and Grape seed oil. I have two small bottles of the oils in my bathroom closet. I mix a small amount together in my hand. I usually do 75% castor oil and 25% grape seed oil. If my skin is dry that day I add more grapeseed oil. I swirl it around on my face in upward circular motions for about 1 minute and then wash it off with a warm wet washcloth. The washcloth part takes the longest. Keep rinsing the towel and wiping your face for about 2 minutes. At this point, I use oxy pads with 2% salicylic acid. Its really important that if you're going to use acne meds that you refrain from using any that strip your skin of oil. The oxy pads I use are alcohol based and have no sulfates. They are usually the cheapest kind with the least amount of ingredients. The makeup you use is really important too. I used to wear the cakiest foundation while on Ocm at the beginning and it still worked but I still got some painful acne every once in awhile. Then I heard about medical grade BB cream. This stuff is used for burn victims and people who have had cosmetic surgery to help heal and restore the skin. My skin was so damaged from decades of acne and after two years its almost completely clear. I use Missha BB cream which is available through Amazon. Not all BB cream is medical grade though. Do your research. Three years later I am completely free of acne and almost clear of scars! If you're wondering if the transition period is worth it, it definitely is. If you are scared to go off meds, you can start by washing your face with oil and still use your topical meds. I just really don't recommend benzoyl peroxide. I know for a fact that clindamycin and differin gel will work with this method as they have no oil stripping agents. When you feel brave enough you can try going without the meds, but always talk to your doctor about these things. I only started this because I had no other option. Some things to consider about ocm: '¢you cannot use soap or surfactants on your face ever or it will not work. Research the products you use. '¢there is a transition period of about 2-3 weeks and it could get worse before it gets better (my skin just felt itchy-but my acne did not get worse-everyone is different '¢Its worth mentioning again- DO NOT use olive or coconut oil. They WILL give you more acne '¢Use castor oil and another non-comedogenic oil (grape seed, sunflower, jojoba, almond) and figure out what works for you. '¢Having a backup remedy for acne helps too- I used brewers yeast for a month or two and it helped clear me up. I've read that turmeric can help too '¢Clean your face twice a day '¢Google [Removed] and read her articles about OCM. Stick to it religiously I hope I've helped! Good luck!
Pros:
cheap
Cons:
severe acne breakout
doesn't clean face
ruined my skin
Pros:
Cheap
Organic
Really works!