tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527225882658554920.post265488070032573612..comments2023-03-26T00:38:13.905-07:00Comments on Of North: My Continuation of the Oil Cleansing Method (OCM) for my Acne-Prone Skinchloehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891447153839253531noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527225882658554920.post-23723031302152836312014-06-01T20:52:02.106-07:002014-06-01T20:52:02.106-07:00Grapeseed oil is amazing, isn't it?? If your s...Grapeseed oil is amazing, isn't it?? If your skin is dry, try adding some sunflower oil into your mix. It's super moisturizing! Trial & error is definitely the way to go. I'm considering adding a bit more grapeseed oil into my mix....it differs when the season changes just how your skin reacts, too.chloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891447153839253531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527225882658554920.post-37276811615177799112014-06-01T16:48:39.682-07:002014-06-01T16:48:39.682-07:00My skin is sensitive and acne-prone, yet dry (some...My skin is sensitive and acne-prone, yet dry (somehow!) around my nose and chin. I've been using grapeseed oil in the evenings and have definitely noticed a HUGE difference! What a difference a bit of research takes, right? I had a bit of trial and error myself. Glad to know I wasn't alone :)Elishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06613801425255816108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527225882658554920.post-9877406312638404982014-05-29T19:47:51.911-07:002014-05-29T19:47:51.911-07:00Yes, my skin is very thin so it looses moisture qu...Yes, my skin is very thin so it looses moisture quickly! Hence why I still use moisturizer even after an oil cleanse. I'm going to start using it every day and see how it goes, because the days that I do use it, my skin is so much more radiant than the days that I don't!chloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891447153839253531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527225882658554920.post-49393100848462146992014-05-29T05:14:44.225-07:002014-05-29T05:14:44.225-07:00I'm a lot older than you are, so I can use it ...I'm a lot older than you are, so I can use it every night. My skin needs the moisture, but everything other than the oils was making it break out. I've had more troubles with my skin as an adult than I ever had as a teenager and I tried SO many products, avoiding everything with oil like the plague. Right- who knew?? I think exfoliating is key too, and the oils make it that much easier for your skin to release the dead cells.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527225882658554920.post-84885110870962717162014-05-27T18:32:24.449-07:002014-05-27T18:32:24.449-07:00Yay! I'm SO glad to hear that you changed your...Yay! I'm SO glad to hear that you changed your mixture! Isn't the difference simply amazing?? I considered trying avocado oil as well, but decided it might be a bit too rich for my skin. I also use way less make-up which feels great. Who knew that oil would be the magic ingredient? I'm wondering - how often do you use your mixture?chloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891447153839253531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527225882658554920.post-69901312608573235282014-05-27T18:03:26.095-07:002014-05-27T18:03:26.095-07:00As a result of your first post about needing to ba...As a result of your first post about needing to balance the acids in the oils for skin type, I've changed my mixture as well. I was having the same troubles with my sensitive, blemish-prone skin. Can I just say--YAY??!! Thank you for that info. My skin is now nearly completely clear, glowing, flake-free, and much more even. I've changed my base oil to grapeseed- 2 parts grapeseed to one part avocado oil for it's healing and moisturizing nutrients, with a teeny bit of castor because it's so drying for me. Happy, happy skin! I've even given up makeup for the most part since it looks so nice. Just some eye makeup and lipstick if I'm going out :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527225882658554920.post-81245858149763507182014-05-27T12:15:43.030-07:002014-05-27T12:15:43.030-07:00Not a silly question at all! I didn't go into ...Not a silly question at all! I didn't go into details on how to actually wash your face with it, as there are so many resources on the web about it already. Try Crunchy Betty (http://www.crunchybetty.com/) as her articles are awesome. But basically you just massage it into your skin for a couple of minutes, steam your face with a hot wash cloth, and wipe the oil off. I think it'll help balance out the oils in your skin - it helped with mine! - and it's the only thing that has budged my blackheads. I thought I'd have them for the rest of my life! Let me know if you give it a try! You use Lush right now, right? chloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891447153839253531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527225882658554920.post-51833801545478528592014-05-27T12:11:14.018-07:002014-05-27T12:11:14.018-07:00Hey Hanna! Ugh, I remember the cystic acne. It'...Hey Hanna! Ugh, I remember the cystic acne. It's so so so painful. That really is the worst part is how painful it makes your entire face. I've heard some horror stories with Accutane, so be careful! My sister, who is abhorrent about natural remedies, had to go to the ER several times because it dried out her entire body so badly. But, maybe it's gotten better since then! Anyways, I definitely recommend giving the OCM a try. Integrating natural products into my skincare regime is what I credit as clearing up my cystic acne - those products being tea tree oil and rosewater toner - and I highly recommend giving a more natural routine a try. Unfortunately cystic acne can become immune to harsh chemicals, which is what happened to my skin over time. Thanks for stopping by, and let me know if you try a more natural routine! I'm always looking for more tips & tricks.chloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891447153839253531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527225882658554920.post-50413131178986944572014-05-27T00:01:54.086-07:002014-05-27T00:01:54.086-07:00Well this sounds all sorts of awesome - I am forev...Well this sounds all sorts of awesome - I am forever struggling with my skin (as with yours mine is oily, prone to - constant - breakouts, scarring and enlarged pores, specifically blackheads on my nose and chin) so you've definitely got me toying with the idea. When you say wash with it, what exactly do you do? (sorry if that's a really silly question!). I can't seem to ever get my skin to a point where I'm ok with it, so this may be my breakthrough! Tori's Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00883146739020185862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527225882658554920.post-11347453672308675122014-05-26T20:57:10.589-07:002014-05-26T20:57:10.589-07:00I definitely want to try this. My skin had cleared...I definitely want to try this. My skin had cleared up completely and i thought awesome this is the end of my teenage bad skin. But then about a year ago i started breaking out really bad and now it is cystic and painful and continuing to worsen out of control. I had bad skin in my teens but nothing at all like this. Im starting accutane soon even though im hesitant. I wouldnt mind the awful spots so much but the pain is just too bad. Ive tried almost all the antibiotics and topical prescriptions out there in the past year and no improvement. Im afraid im hurting my immune system... Anyways this sounds worth a try. Thanks for the tips and review!hannanoreply@blogger.com