We all want our skin to stay healthy and cleaning it effectively and gently is part of skin health. I have tried quite a few facial care systems with a range of price tags. What I find works best for me is very simple, inexpensive, and probably sitting in your kitchen.
The product is olive oil and the method is the "oil cleansing method." In the shower or bath you apply the oil to your face and neck and then rub it into your skin. Be gentle and rub in an upward direction. You don't want to be overly encouraging of gravitational forces.
After you have applied the oil, wet a washcloth with hot water, wring it out, and lay it on your face for a steam. This is a great step in a bath, I often skip it in a quick shower.
Then use that washcloth to rub the oil off of your face.
When you're done bathing, your skin should feel fresh and clean, not oily.
You can actually use various oils. Some people add a bit of castor oil to the olive oil in the summer to keep their skin from getting too oily. I have oily skin and the olive oil works fine through the summer - it's all a matter of trial and error.
I keep a small bottle of oil in my shower to use in my regular routine.
There is a fairly extensive discussion of this facial cleansing method on a message board where you can read about a variety of experiences.
For makeup, I like Sheer Miracle Mineral Makeup.
Comments (5)
If you want a great facial scrub mix equal parts of Epsom salt, kosher salt and canning salt...to the salt add grapeseed oil and coconut oil (about 2:1 ratio here) until salts are submerged by about 1/4 inch of oil. At this point add 1/8 tsp each of orange & peppermint essential oils (or tea tree if you need the extra help for acne). I sometimes rub just the oil on my face in the evening and blot after about 5 minutes...talk about a beautiful look and super soft feel.
I have extremely oily skin that is acne prone BIG TIME...my face loves this scrub and tends to break out if I don't use it. It also works great on any part of your body or even add a bit to a bath and have a mineral/oil bath.
Posted by Angela | June 27, 2007 4:37 PM | Reply
Angela -- That sounds interesting. I have never heard of canning salt. Where do you find that?
Amanda
Posted by Amanda Rose | July 3, 2007 7:53 PM | Reply
It can also be called pickling salt. I find mine right with all of the others salts at the grocery store. The box is mostly green with a little white. I think it might be Morton's but I'm not sure.
Posted by Angela | July 5, 2007 3:28 PM | Reply
I will take a look next time I'm in the store. Thanks Angela!
Posted by Amanda Rose | July 8, 2007 11:09 AM | Reply
Hi Ms. Rose, I enjoy the information that you have presented. Yes, olive oil cleansers are excellent for the skin. I also use some olive oil on the ends of my hair prior to washing it so that it stays softer. Some shampoos could leave the ends of the hair very dry. I liked very much the format of your blog, Could I ask you were did you create it or through which company? I could link your info. on my site if you wish. I have been doing some research into creating a swimwear blog but not sure which co. or format to use. Could you assist me in this? Thanks! Theresa
Posted by Theresa Nielsen | August 9, 2007 4:32 PM | Reply