So I haven't Updated in awhile and that's because my skin was slowly getting more and more blemishes! I got too scared to continue the OCM. I gave it up! I went back to my Proactiv and my skin cleared instantly. However; I do still plan on using the OCM for mini facials every once in a while. I just think my acne prone skin needed more help especially in the summer.
Whenever I run out of Proactiv, I'm going to try the Acne.org formula. I hear its pretty amazing!
HOWEVER; I would not call the OCM a fail... I failed! I just think I didn't have the balls to stick with it long enough. I folded.
Showing posts with label OCM. Show all posts
Showing posts with label OCM. Show all posts
Monday, August 13, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
OCM: Update 5 & Peter Thomas Roth VIZ-1000; 75% Hyaluronic Acid Complex
So it's been about week using the Oil Cleansing Method...
Not only did I remain my clear complexion with switching from Proactiv, but my skin just looks so much healthier. It's more supple and my skin tone has evened out quite a bit. My blackheads are slowly vanishing.
I also wanted to mention that I have been using Peter Thomas Roth's VIZ-1000; 75% Hyaluronic Acid Complex around my eyes for some time. The last few days, I have been applying all over my face. Hyaluronic Acid has the capability to suck in moisture from the air and hold up to 1000x its weight. It's really great alternative to ordinary moisturizers. It absorbs instantly, and leaves absolutely no oily/greasy residue. I'm really in love with it. All the added moisture is excellent at keeping skin youthful and preventing premature aging as well!
I still haven't made it to buy my lavender oil; but I still plan on getting that to add to my oil blend.
There's definitely still time for a sudden breakout to occur before I can say the OCM is a keeper...
Not only did I remain my clear complexion with switching from Proactiv, but my skin just looks so much healthier. It's more supple and my skin tone has evened out quite a bit. My blackheads are slowly vanishing.
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| Peter Thomas Roth VIZ-1000 75% Hyaluronic Acid Complex |
I still haven't made it to buy my lavender oil; but I still plan on getting that to add to my oil blend.
There's definitely still time for a sudden breakout to occur before I can say the OCM is a keeper...
Saturday, March 17, 2012
OCM: Update 4
HMM...
I continue to research the Oil Cleansing Method: Read articles, Watch Vlogs. etc.
I'm realizing that most suggest using 30% Castor Oil at most. If more is used, you can dry out your skin, which is obviously going to make your skin want to produce more oil and cause acne. I think, though, that my skin is used to being dried out from the Proactiv. I am hoping that with the right amount of moisturizer, I won't have to worry about my skin over producing oil. BUT, maybe that's why my face felt so oily this morning and it wasn't the fact of the weather.
I've completely stopped using the EVOO: Only because the Jojoba Oil is known to be most like our own oils. The idea is for your skin to realize it's got enough oils and does not need to produce so much. Therefore, less acne.
Today.. The regimen is obviously helping blackheads to loosen. I can tell because I have a horrible habit of picking at them. And they're not even that bad! I just like to pick.. so bad. Anyway, I can see a few clogged pores, but not anything inflammatory or even considered a blemish.. can't even be seen if it wasn't for my 8x magnifying mirror. I was extremely tempted to just start back the Proactiv tonight. BUT i didn't.
Quick Reminder: The cleansing takes time! You cannot rush through it. You really need to let the cloth sit and open your pores in order for it pull the impurities. The rinsing is also time consuming... wipe face, rinse cloth; Wipe face, rinse cloth; wipe face, rinse cloth.
Another GREAT tip:
Just watched a YouTube video (by vivacious1083) and the girl says she made a toner consisting of 1 part Apple Cider Vinegar : 2-3 parts water.
She says that even witch hazel made her skin too dry. So if you're having that issue, keep this in mind!
You can watch the video>> here <<.
PS I will be posting my other things soon.. I'm just slightly obsessed with my face right now out of sheer terror of this change.
I continue to research the Oil Cleansing Method: Read articles, Watch Vlogs. etc.
I'm realizing that most suggest using 30% Castor Oil at most. If more is used, you can dry out your skin, which is obviously going to make your skin want to produce more oil and cause acne. I think, though, that my skin is used to being dried out from the Proactiv. I am hoping that with the right amount of moisturizer, I won't have to worry about my skin over producing oil. BUT, maybe that's why my face felt so oily this morning and it wasn't the fact of the weather.
I've completely stopped using the EVOO: Only because the Jojoba Oil is known to be most like our own oils. The idea is for your skin to realize it's got enough oils and does not need to produce so much. Therefore, less acne.
Today.. The regimen is obviously helping blackheads to loosen. I can tell because I have a horrible habit of picking at them. And they're not even that bad! I just like to pick.. so bad. Anyway, I can see a few clogged pores, but not anything inflammatory or even considered a blemish.. can't even be seen if it wasn't for my 8x magnifying mirror. I was extremely tempted to just start back the Proactiv tonight. BUT i didn't.
Quick Reminder: The cleansing takes time! You cannot rush through it. You really need to let the cloth sit and open your pores in order for it pull the impurities. The rinsing is also time consuming... wipe face, rinse cloth; Wipe face, rinse cloth; wipe face, rinse cloth.
Another GREAT tip:
Just watched a YouTube video (by vivacious1083) and the girl says she made a toner consisting of 1 part Apple Cider Vinegar : 2-3 parts water.
She says that even witch hazel made her skin too dry. So if you're having that issue, keep this in mind!
You can watch the video>> here <<.
PS I will be posting my other things soon.. I'm just slightly obsessed with my face right now out of sheer terror of this change.
Friday, March 16, 2012
OCM: Update 3
(I've been posting a day behind so this post and the prior post are posted together so I can back on track!)
So, Short & Sweet...
My blemish didn't get any worse and I actually think the Tea Tree Oil is diminishing it already.
I did end up using the OCM this morning because my face felt oily when I woke up. I'm pretty sure it's because the weather is getting warmer and yesterday and today were the first nice days this year.
Still using the same Ratios. I hope it remains the same so I can mix together a pre-blended bottle. I'm just afraid of mixing up a concoction and having to change it. But what I could do is just make it and add a few drops of something extra if needed.
Tonight I applied a teeny weeny drop of Jojoba Oil after the Witch Hazel rather than my actual moisturizer.. Hoping for a clear morning!
So, Short & Sweet...
My blemish didn't get any worse and I actually think the Tea Tree Oil is diminishing it already.
I did end up using the OCM this morning because my face felt oily when I woke up. I'm pretty sure it's because the weather is getting warmer and yesterday and today were the first nice days this year.
Still using the same Ratios. I hope it remains the same so I can mix together a pre-blended bottle. I'm just afraid of mixing up a concoction and having to change it. But what I could do is just make it and add a few drops of something extra if needed.
Tonight I applied a teeny weeny drop of Jojoba Oil after the Witch Hazel rather than my actual moisturizer.. Hoping for a clear morning!
:)
OCM: Update 2
I said that I wouldn't post for a few days.. unless I felt a blemish coming on.
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Night 2 of OCM:
I noticed a pimple coming... Keep in mind that I have very rarely gotten any pimples when using my Proactiv. This is a bummer, but I'm definitely not throwing in the towel. I'm sure my skin is going to have to adapt to this regimen. And like I said. Others' post have said that the method can take a lot of trial & error to find what makes your skin happy.
Because I felt the pimple coming, I also adjusted my ratios:
I also used the Tea Tree Oil as a spot treatment on the little bugger after the Witch Hazel Toner. My face is feeling slightly dry probably from the increased amount of Castor Oil. (Castor is what really pulls out the dirt & impurities.) So, I went ahead and applied a small amount of my Korres moisturizer. In the future, I think I will try taking an extremely small amount of the oil and patting it on the dry areas until absorbed. I do love my moisturizer, but how wonderful will it be to be free of buying high-end pricey skin care products all together!? Plus, the natural oils are so much healthier than any moisturizer.
Here's a site that's useful in choosing Essential Oils to add to your oil blend. All the oils on this page are great for acne. >> Essential Oils <<
For example, Lavender oil is good for preventing future breakouts! Once I get to my local Vitamin Shoppe, I'll definitely be adding this into my blend! :)
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Night 2 of OCM:
I noticed a pimple coming... Keep in mind that I have very rarely gotten any pimples when using my Proactiv. This is a bummer, but I'm definitely not throwing in the towel. I'm sure my skin is going to have to adapt to this regimen. And like I said. Others' post have said that the method can take a lot of trial & error to find what makes your skin happy.
Because I felt the pimple coming, I also adjusted my ratios:
- 75% Castor
- 25% Jojoba
- + drop of Tea Tree
I also used the Tea Tree Oil as a spot treatment on the little bugger after the Witch Hazel Toner. My face is feeling slightly dry probably from the increased amount of Castor Oil. (Castor is what really pulls out the dirt & impurities.) So, I went ahead and applied a small amount of my Korres moisturizer. In the future, I think I will try taking an extremely small amount of the oil and patting it on the dry areas until absorbed. I do love my moisturizer, but how wonderful will it be to be free of buying high-end pricey skin care products all together!? Plus, the natural oils are so much healthier than any moisturizer.
Here's a site that's useful in choosing Essential Oils to add to your oil blend. All the oils on this page are great for acne. >> Essential Oils <<
For example, Lavender oil is good for preventing future breakouts! Once I get to my local Vitamin Shoppe, I'll definitely be adding this into my blend! :)
Thursday, March 15, 2012
OCM: Update 1
Last night was the first night of attempting the OCM....
I did use the ratios as I planned:
So.. how was it?!
To my surprise, my skin did not feel greasy/oily afterwards. I followed with applying Thayer's Witch Hazel toner. My skin actually felt slightly dry. I think the key to avoiding a sudden breakout is going to be spending the time to thoroughly rinse the oils with the warm water repeatedly & the witch hazel afterwards. Soft today and not oily. I did not use the OCM this morning. I feel that it's only necessary every 24 hours. So, this morning I simply splashed with water & applied Thayer's Witch Hazel toner.
If my skin does start to feel dry after the using the Witch Hazel; I will follow with my trusty balancing moisturizer. I use Korres Pomegranate Balancing Cream Gel for Oily/Combination skin. I've posted about this stuff before and it's just really great at balancing the moisture in your skin and does not cause breakouts. Plus, Korres products are more natural than others!
I admit: I'm completely beside myself. As if giving up my Proactiv isn't terrifying enough; I'm now rubbing oils all over my face! Still can't believe I'm attempting this.
I consider myself lucky to be so young and have the knowledge of how important it is to take care of my skin now. My mom was just telling me how she wish she knew how it important it was to take care of her skin at a young age before environmental damage had developed. Oh, how she loved the sun!:)
Because the next few nights would be repetitive, boring posts; I will only update if I happen to change the ratios for any reason, or if I start to get a blemish. Otherwise, I'll post back about the OCM within 5-7 days.
I did use the ratios as I planned:
- 50% Castor
- 25% Jojoba
- 25% EVOO
- + few drops of Tea Tree
To my surprise, my skin did not feel greasy/oily afterwards. I followed with applying Thayer's Witch Hazel toner. My skin actually felt slightly dry. I think the key to avoiding a sudden breakout is going to be spending the time to thoroughly rinse the oils with the warm water repeatedly & the witch hazel afterwards. Soft today and not oily. I did not use the OCM this morning. I feel that it's only necessary every 24 hours. So, this morning I simply splashed with water & applied Thayer's Witch Hazel toner.
If my skin does start to feel dry after the using the Witch Hazel; I will follow with my trusty balancing moisturizer. I use Korres Pomegranate Balancing Cream Gel for Oily/Combination skin. I've posted about this stuff before and it's just really great at balancing the moisture in your skin and does not cause breakouts. Plus, Korres products are more natural than others!
I admit: I'm completely beside myself. As if giving up my Proactiv isn't terrifying enough; I'm now rubbing oils all over my face! Still can't believe I'm attempting this.
I consider myself lucky to be so young and have the knowledge of how important it is to take care of my skin now. My mom was just telling me how she wish she knew how it important it was to take care of her skin at a young age before environmental damage had developed. Oh, how she loved the sun!:)
Because the next few nights would be repetitive, boring posts; I will only update if I happen to change the ratios for any reason, or if I start to get a blemish. Otherwise, I'll post back about the OCM within 5-7 days.
OCM: Oil Cleansing Method
The Oil Cleansing Method: (OCM)
If you know what the OCM is, skip this paragraph. If you're wondering what it is... it's the scariest thing that you'll think you've ever heard. Basically, it's cleaning your face with oil. .. Yes, cleansing your face with oil.
How and why this works is thoroughly explained on a forum I found at acne.org. >> here <<
The science behind this is sensible and the success stories are convincing. Think about it... There's nothing to sell here and no one to be affiliated with, so the stories must be true?!
Then there's other stories. People that get the courage to try it... Love it, rave about it... and BAM! 3-4 weeks into they're regimen they breakout.. and BAD. As in 'the-worst-breakout-they've-ever-had' bad.
So what's the deal?! I've read (and like to believe) that these people are not doing it correctly. They're either not using the correct oils or not rinsing the oils off their face well enough. If you've read others' post about OCM, you should know that Castor oil is crucial. The ratio to the other oils depends on your skin's needs. I know that it can take a lot of trial and error to find what suits your own skin.
SO without further ado: I'm going to borrow a really good idea from a girl who tried this method and planned on documenting everything about it.
Her blog is >> here <<.
Oils I Plan on Using:
Ratio I plan on Using:
A lot of people that try this method have absolutely nothing to lose. They are desperate and willing to try just about anything.
Myself, on the hand, have practically no blemishes whatsoever. I've been using Proactiv for quite some time with great success...
So why the bleep am I giving that up?!
If you know what the OCM is, skip this paragraph. If you're wondering what it is... it's the scariest thing that you'll think you've ever heard. Basically, it's cleaning your face with oil. .. Yes, cleansing your face with oil.
How and why this works is thoroughly explained on a forum I found at acne.org. >> here <<
The science behind this is sensible and the success stories are convincing. Think about it... There's nothing to sell here and no one to be affiliated with, so the stories must be true?!
Then there's other stories. People that get the courage to try it... Love it, rave about it... and BAM! 3-4 weeks into they're regimen they breakout.. and BAD. As in 'the-worst-breakout-they've-ever-had' bad.
So what's the deal?! I've read (and like to believe) that these people are not doing it correctly. They're either not using the correct oils or not rinsing the oils off their face well enough. If you've read others' post about OCM, you should know that Castor oil is crucial. The ratio to the other oils depends on your skin's needs. I know that it can take a lot of trial and error to find what suits your own skin.
SO without further ado: I'm going to borrow a really good idea from a girl who tried this method and planned on documenting everything about it.
Her blog is >> here <<.
Oils I Plan on Using:
- Castor Oil
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Jojoba Oil
- Tea Tree Oil
Ratio I plan on Using:
- 50% Castor
- 25% Jojoba
- 25% Extra Virgin Olive
- + few drops of Tea Tree
*There are reasons for each oil. Feel free to comment with questions!*
A lot of people that try this method have absolutely nothing to lose. They are desperate and willing to try just about anything.
Myself, on the hand, have practically no blemishes whatsoever. I've been using Proactiv for quite some time with great success...
So why the bleep am I giving that up?!
- The price. If the OCM works, I will no longer have to buy: The Cleanser, The Toner, The Repairing Lotion, The Refining Mask. Nor will I have to purchase a high-end moisturizer that doesn't break me out. This method claims to balance the moisture in your skin so well, that you won't need an extra product to moisturize.
- Aging/Wrinkles. The harsh chemicals in Proactive dry out your skin so much, which is most definitely not going to help my skin age beautifully. The chemicals make your skin more prone to sun damage which is the number one offender of premature aging.
If you've been considering this method and are really scared... follow me and hopefully not only I will learn from this, but you can as well!
Really scared=| Fingers crossed.
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