Ladies, this is somthing that i personally have tried. it works! There is no other option in my mind for black people.. give it a try.

blessings

stay strong

the following wat taken from

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...ge=1&pp=15

read about it there.. they got 15 pages of positive feedback of people that have tried it.. jsut plain old olive oil.. or whatever oil you choose.. u can use add some essential oils to the oil if you want.. anyway, BEG U! try it! IT WORKS


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HOW TO OIL CLEANSE

When cleansing and moisturizing your skin, it is imperative that you keep in mind that oil disolves oil. Do not be afraid of applying oil to your face. Oil, alone, will not cause you blemishes. Pimples, cysts, zits, blackheads and whiteheads are a result of several different factors including hormones, bacteria, dead skin cells and the buildup of these factors. Your skin naturally produces oil because it needs it. It is not a malicious force to be reckoned with, it is there for the benefit of your skin. It is naturally occurring. Oil helps lubricate, heal, protect, and moisturize your skin so that it may function properly. Properly functioning skin is beautiful, clear, and glowing.

While I'm talking about the benefits of oil applied externally, I'd like to mention how important it is to moisturize from the inside as well. WATER! Drink no less than 8 glasses of water a day. If your skin has issues with blemishes, drink up! Water will help release and remove the toxins from within, leaving behind glowing, dewey, toned skin. Carry a bottle of water around with you throughout the day so water is always available.

Now, to the point of this article.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is used for moisture, while Castor Oil (CO) is used for cleansing. Castor Oil tends to be a bit on the thick side, so a mix of the two (EVOO/CO) is frequently used. This allows for the Castor Oil to really sink into the pores and draw out the dirt and grime to the surface. You can vary this ratio to match your skins needs. More EVOO for moisture or more CO for cleansing (25/75 EVOO/CO for Oily skin, or 75/25 EVOO/CO for dry skin). EVOO is incredibly high in antioxidants, while CO is excellent for drawing and healing. CO has been the focus of many books and medical discussion because of its seemingly "magical" healing properties. It only makes sense (after a bit of research) that one would use CO on their face to help treat blemishes and acne, or simply to make their skin look and feel better.

As quoted in The Oil That Heals by Dr. McGarey, a country doctor (unknown?) states, "Castor oil will leave the body in better condition than it found it."

The Routine:

• Massage a substantial amount (the cup of your palm, while hand is held open) of EVOO/CO into your face and neck.
  
  This is to be done over makeup or any visible dirt. Take this time to give yourself a facial massage. Really work the oil into your skin. Take your time, breathe deeply, and relax. Sit down to do this if it helps.
  
  You, of course, do not have to sit and relax, but keep in mind that stress isn't good for your skin and you should take any moment you can to destress and let tension float away.
  
• Take a washcloth, terry cloth or flannel preferred, and soak it in steamy hot water. Wring it out and drape it over your face.
  
  What we are doing is steaming your face as an esthetician would, but without the steam machine. You want to open your pores. This helps release any impurities from deep within your pores.
  
• As the washcloth begins to cool, gently wipe the oil and dirt away. This will also help remove any dead skin cells that are stubbornly clinging on.
  
• Rinse the washcloth out in hot water and wipe away any remaining impurities. You may have to do this two or three times more to remove any remaining dirt and oil residue, but it will come off leaving your skin with a beautiful, healthy glow. No additional cleansing is necessary.
  
• After you have rinsed well, you can either splash your face with cool water to help tone and close your pores, or if your face feels tight, you can moisturize.
  
• If your skin feels tight, take a tiny drop of your EVOO/CO, rub it between your clean, damp palms and pat it into your damp skin. Massage any oil residue into your skin so there is no film of oil left sitting on the surface. Being prone to breakouts, myself, I've found that this is perhaps the most important step

hi my names charlene very intested in ur site make home recipes myself 4black peoplesskin i find theirs not alot of products out there for us very intrested to find out more from you.

its not actually my site.. just came accross it when i was searching for more information on the oil cleansing method.. i searched around for some sites for you though...

www.carolsdaughter.com-natural skincare

http://www.kinky-curly.com/ -natural haircare

good oils for skin

rose hip (seed) oil -healing/anti scarring

hemp seed oil -highest concentration of essential fatty acids, antioxidants and mega 3+6 oils (more than fish oils).. healing, moisturising, restorative

shea butter (fat) -high in vitiman a and e.. contains some rare fats, very moisturising and healing/protective.

good essential oils for the skin:

frankinsense (best oil for cellular renewal)

german chamomile (one of the best anti-inflamitoryd avaliable -calming)

mhyrr (antiseptic, anti-bacterial/ germicidal, antifungal soothing + healing)

tea tree (antiseptic, anti-bacterial/ germicidal, soothing + healing)

for more information on essential oils and their properties, go to:

http://www.e-scent-ials.com/oilproperties2.html

thanks very much i have also found a site that makes skincare from african oils the site is midnightsecrets.uk.com

I have used this oil cleansing system for a long time. The results are Fabulous!

I use a mix of olive oil, castor oil and hemp oil....and add a couple of drops of lavender and teatree oil into it too.

The oil must be massaged into the skin first for a few minutes before the hot flannels are applied.

Even if its not going to be your favoured method of cleansing, its a really good idea to apply this method after a day out in this hot sunshine.

these are great also...i like the olive and honey....and the chamomile olive...

bLUE... Where can that soap be purchased?

Hey I tried the oil cleansing method for a month (olive oil)it worked at first and i was amazed and happy with how it had improved my acne, and then later down in the month i noticed my skin was beginnig to break out worse than it wasbefore i started to oil cleanse with olive oil. I dont no why this happened was ofcourse very frustratedso i stopped using it. My skin has improved a little but i still have annoying spots, I have decided to try it again this time with castor oil and see how it goes am so afraid that my skin is going to break out badly again but at the moment it looks fine i have decide to steam my face over a bowl after cleansing with castor oil and see if that stops the breakouts. Please help me am so scared of beaking out again.

Hey I tried the oil cleansing method for a month (olive oil)it worked at first and i was amazed and happy with how it had improved my acne, and then later down in the month i noticed my skin was beginnig to break out worse than it wasbefore i started to oil cleanse with olive oil. I dont no why this happened was ofcourse very frustratedso i stopped using it. My skin has improved a little but i still have annoying spots, I have decided to try it again this time with castor oil and see how it goes am so afraid that my skin is going to break out badly again but at the moment it looks fine i have decide to steam my face over a bowl after cleansing with castor oil and see if that stops the breakouts. Please help me am so scared of beaking out again.

Hey I tried the oil cleansing method for a month (olive oil)it worked at first and i was amazed and happy with how it had improved my acne, and then later down in the month i noticed my skin was beginnig to break out worse than it wasbefore i started to oil cleanse with olive oil. I dont no why this happened was ofcourse very frustratedso i stopped using it. My skin has improved a little but i still have annoying spots, I have decided to try it again this time with castor oil and see how it goes am so afraid that my skin is going to break out badly again but at the moment it looks fine i have decide to steam my face over a bowl after cleansing with castor oil and see if that stops the breakouts. Please help me am so scared of beaking out again.

Hey I tried the oil cleansing method for a month (olive oil)it worked at first and i was amazed and happy with how it had improved my acne, and then later down in the month i noticed my skin was beginnig to break out worse than it wasbefore i started to oil cleanse with olive oil. I dont no why this happened was ofcourse very frustratedso i stopped using it. My skin has improved a little but i still have annoying spots, I have decided to try it again this time with castor oil and see how it goes am so afraid that my skin is going to break out badly again but at the moment it looks fine i have decide to steam my face over a bowl after cleansing with castor oil and see if that stops the breakouts. Please help me am so scared of beaking out again.

Hey I tried the oil cleansing method for a month (olive oil)it worked at first and i was amazed and happy with how it had improved my acne, and then later down in the month i noticed my skin was beginnig to break out worse than it wasbefore i started to oil cleanse with olive oil. I dont no why this happened was ofcourse very frustratedso i stopped using it. My skin has improved a little but i still have annoying spots, I have decided to try it again this time with castor oil and see how it goes am so afraid that my skin is going to break out badly again but at the moment it looks fine i have decide to steam my face over a bowl after cleansing with castor oil and see if that stops the breakouts. Please help me am so scared of beaking out again.

Hey I tried the oil cleansing method for a month (olive oil)it worked at first and i was amazed and happy with how it had improved my acne, and then later down in the month i noticed my skin was beginnig to break out worse than it wasbefore i started to oil cleanse with olive oil. I dont no why this happened was ofcourse very frustratedso i stopped using it. My skin has improved a little but i still have annoying spots, I have decided to try it again this time with castor oil and see how it goes am so afraid that my skin is going to break out badly again but at the moment it looks fine i have decide to steam my face over a bowl after cleansing with castor oil and see if that stops the breakouts. Please help me am so scared of beaking out again.