Oil Cleansing Method

• The most common modification is to reduce the number of times the steaming (with washcloth) and wiping cycle is done. Many will repeat the cycle only 1-2 times. *It is still important to make sure all oil residue is removed from the skin without stripping the skin.
• Some use OCM in the shower to save time. Before going into the shower they apply an oil blend to their dry face. While showering they let the steam from the shower substitute for the traditional washcloth steaming method. Just before leaving the shower they rinse the oils from their face.

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• Dry skin is usually perfectly suited for OCM. Most dry skin types are amazed at the softening, moisture retaining, and wrinkle softening effects OCM has on their skin.

• You should thoroughly and gently massage the oils into your skin. This will help to soften and keep your skin moisturized.

• Make sure the water or steam temperature you use is warm enough to help dissolve dirt and oil but not too hot.

• It is important for dry skin types to make sure oil residue is removed from their skin. The reason is that while massaging your skin, you have just removed dirt, oil, and dead skin cells from your skin and pores. You want to make sure all that grime is not left on your skin. If not removed, the oil residue can cause clogged pores and blemishes that you would not have otherwise.

• Select an oil(s) blend that contains oils that have been found to be moisturizing and emollient such as extra virgin olive oil, avocado, sunflower, squalane, emu oil, extra virgin coconut, shea oil, sweet almond, rosehip seed, safflower, and other heavy/medium oils.

• It is good to select a blend of oils that contain a mix of heavy, medium and/or light oils. Depending on how dry your skin is the blend should contain a higher or lower percentage of heavy textured oils.

• Start trying OCM 1-2 times (not on consecutive days) the first week and monitor your skins response closely. If problems do not occur, you can use OCM as frequently as you like.

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The following provide general experiences people find with various oils and ingredients. Your individual experience with a given oil or ingredient can be different.

LOW CLOGGING LEVEL
Almond Oil (Sweet Almond)
Apricot Kernel Oil
Avocado Oil
Beeswax
Candelilla Wax
Castor Oil
Cetearyl Alcohol
Chamomile Extract
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Skin Type / Compatible Cleansing Oils

Sensitive
rice bran, grapeseed, apricot kernel, fractionated coconut oil (FCO), jojoba, safflower, sunflower, sweet almond, watermelon, calendula, sea buckthorn, emu oil, mineral oil (purest grade), camellia oil

Dry
extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), macadamia, corn, avocado, sesame, sunflower, wheat germ, coconut oil, shea oil, sweet almond, emu oil, camellia oil

Oily
grapeseed, jojoba, watermelon, hazelnut, safflower, hazelnut, peach kernel, rice bran

Acne
neem, jojoba, grapeseed, watermelon, rice bran, apricot seed, hazelnut, peach kernel, sweet almond, sunflower, safflower, walnut, rosehips seed (tolerance varies), tea tree eo, manuka eo
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When using the oil cleansing method (OCM), the addition of essential oils can result in an enhanced customized and therapeutic skin treatment. Just like carrier oils, it is important to use the best quality essential oils available for both purity and botanical therapeutic activity.

Most essential oils should not be used full strength and it is important to follow the indications on the bottle. As a general rule, the more sensitive your skin, the more diluted your essential oils should be. *We have only listed essential oils that tend to be less sensitizing to the skin.
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