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Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:36 pm  |
| So I have heard good things about OCM (Oil Cleansing Method) and I want to start it. However from what I have read it seems like it can be time consuming, so I only want to do it a couple times a week. Is OCM effective if it is only down one to two times a week? Can I use a cleanser between OCM washes? Right now I am using an all natural cleanser, but I might I want to try an Olay Cleanser or Simple brand skincare. |
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Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:26 pm |
| Also what type of oils would you all recommend? I have combination skin that is acne-prone. |
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Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:03 pm |
There is an excellent thread on OCM over on the DIY board, quite long but well worth reading the first and last ten pages.  |
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Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:03 am |
| Yes, OCM is still helpful if you do it once or twice a week. That is what I do I do one or two long sessions (20 min) a week. |
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Sun Feb 05, 2012 3:31 pm |
I prefer to use OCM as I would any other cleansing method. I simply use the oils to cleanse off my makeup but I don't spend ages doing all the massage. Therefore, my routine is quick and easy - I do it every evening.
Anyway, whatever you choose to do is fine. Just be sure to thoroughly rinse away all the oil with hottish water and a wash cloth.
I use a 50/50 combination of Castor and Olive Oil.
See here for lots of good info on OCM:
http://www.theoilcleansingmethod.com/ |
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Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:09 am |
I only use it when my face is flaking really badly, usually 2-3 times a week.
And I have been using straight up olive oil because the castor oil blends made me really dry and itchy. I don't know if it was the castor oil or the grapeseed oil (the combo I initally began with last year)but I had a bad reaction to one of them.
Since switching to olive oil, I've had no problems and it works like a charm to remove my dry flaky skin. |
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