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Kitchen Beauty: Olive Oil As a Face Wash
Who knew that your favorite beauty product could be located in the kitchen?
Yes, oil as a face wash. While this seems counter-intuitive, oil will not cause your face to be greasy. On the contrary, healthy oils will dissolve the dirty oils that collect on your face, leaving you with clean, clear and moisturized skin naturally.
From The Oil Cleansing Method:
"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. The steam will open your pores, allowing the oil to be easily removed. Should you need it, the smallest drop of the same oil formula patted over damp skin will provide the necessary lubrication to keep your skin from over-compensating in oil production."
Many people have touched on this subject before. Tsh’s how-to post on washing your face with oil is very informative, and you can also find helpful tips on The Oil Cleansing Method.
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Emily commented on Jan 27 12 at 8:49 amI used this method for more than a year and my skin never looked better. Over the past few months I stopped using it and went back to some of my old products and my skin definitely changed for the worse. Today’s the day I get back to using oil as my cleanser!
Tracy commented on Jan 27 12 at 5:06 pmI never knew this about oil! Thanks so much for sharing this!!
Casey@Good. Food. Stories. commented on Jan 27 12 at 7:36 pmI’ve always been intrigued by the idea of oil as a cleanser but too chicken to try it on my oily, blemish-prone skin. Maybe it’s time to finally take the leap!
Laurie Jesch-Kulseth @ Relishing It commented on Jan 31 12 at 1:19 pmI did this and I love it! My skin is so soft. Thanks for the great idea!
Allison@Something4Myself commented on Feb 03 12 at 11:03 amI have been told by dermatologists that my exzema was caused by skin that is too oily. After reading this article, however, I’m convinced that this is the way to go! I’m going to start today!
stephanie commented on Feb 03 12 at 11:57 amOlive oil is pure and natural. It’s the best inside and out of your body. An ancient formula. For it in a lotion or body cream check out http://www.grecianoil.com
Elan commented on Feb 07 12 at 5:22 pmI am allergic to olive trees, and olive oil products make me itch. So, I like to use safflower oil. I like it better too, because it is much lighter than olive oil. It’s great for our moist southern summers.
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