WHAT IS THE OIL CLEANSING METHOD

The Oil Cleansing Method is a gentle way of cleanser that works well for all skin types, even for oily skin. It dissolves dirt and makeup without stripping the skin. Using cleansers that contain drying soap and detergents strips the skin of natural oils. If you have oily skin this might sound like a benefit but it’s not. As you strip the skin, it stimulates oil production. Your skin knows it needs oil to protect itself so when you strip the natural oils away it goes into overdrive to produce more. Essentially your skin is overreacting making it even more oily that it would otherwise be. And anyone with dry skin knows that drying it out just makes the problem worse!

HOW DO YOU WASH WITH OIL?

First, dampen your skin with a bit of water. Wet skin is permeable skin, meaning the oil you apply will better penetrate your skin cells.

Use a few drops of our Luscious Facial Cleansing Oil, and massage the skin in upward strokes, making sure to cover all areas of the face."
"We recommend using a damp wash cloth, towel or cotton pads to remove your oil cleanser [*see below]. This ensures all of the oil is gently removed from your skin. If oil is left behind after cleansing, you will not feel clean and clarified. Remove all of your oil cleanser from the skin before applying remaining skincare products. Oil cleansing can be done twice daily for best results (morning and night)."

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How To {The Oil Cleansing Method}

The Basics of Cleansing with Oil

The Oil Cleansing Method (OCM) is good for both women and men. offers effective deep skin cleansing, skin health enhancement, and an opportunity for de-stressing and relaxation.

The basic concept of this skin care and cleansing method is that the oil used to massage your skin will dissolve the oil that has hardened with impurities and found itself stuck in your pores. Just a small pea size of an oil formula patted over damp skin will provide the necessary lubrication to keep your skin from over-compensating in oil production.

How To {The Oil Cleansing Method}

Cleansing with oil and a warm cloth gives your skin a deep clean while gently exfoliating.

Best done in the evening, before bed

First and foremost, this is typically done in the evening, prior to bed. There should be no need for deep cleansing in the morning if you're waking up with skin cleansed the night before. In the morning, a quick wipe with a warm washcloth should suffice.The act of removing the oil with the cloth also buffs off dead skin cells.We don't want to over cleanse our skin as this will serve only to irritate and cause more oil production. The objective of using this cleansing method is to deep clean while balancing our skins oil production at the same time.

Step 1: Pour a full dropper of oil into the palm of your hand and spread evenly over your face. Gently massage the oil into your face for 2-5 minutes to remove makeup, dirt and other impurities.

Step 2: Run a clean, soft washcloth under STEAMY warm water. The steam will open your pores, allowing the oil to be easily removed. You want it to be warm enough to steam the face and open up the pores, but not too hot that it will burn the skin. Cover your face with the washcloth and hold it there until it cools. You will feel your pores softening, opening, dissolving and releasing any stuck impurities.

Step 3: Gently wipe away the oil (do not scrub) and rinse the washcloth well in steamy warm water.

Step 4: Repeat steps 2 & 3 a few more times until your face feels cleansed and radiant.

Step 5: Apply a Toner

Step 6: Apply a Serum or Cream