https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:25:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method/page/2#post-268510 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:51:39 +0000 ladybee 268510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: My skin was HORRIBLE last time around, and it's just as bad now. The only difference is that I even had zits in my ears and on my scalp, which I don't have now. Everyone says everyones skin is different, and each pregnancy is different but I'm sure I'll have acne with all of mine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method/page/2#post-268493 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:49:10 +0000 anonysquire 268493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alison206: Well dang it! My face has never looked better so I guess it is either a hit or a miss. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method/page/2#post-268487 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:47:03 +0000 ladybee 268487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire, @redsmarties: I was just telling hubby that my skin hasn't been this horrible since I was pregnant in April. Too bad I'm only 3DPO or I'd take it as a sign! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method/page/2#post-268478 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:45:21 +0000 anonysquire 268478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alison206: Dang, sorry girl!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-268475 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:44:33 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 268475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alison206: Booo, that's brutal. I broke out a little this morning, but AF just started, and I was figuring that breaking out was a normal part of starting a new skincare regime. I'll give it some time. At the very least, its not making my skin any worse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-268220 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:41:43 +0000 ladybee 268220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm going to have to drop out of OCM. I have 4 new blemishes in the last 24 hours, and they are the cystic painful ones. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-267475 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:00:59 +0000 ladybee 267475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: well my other thought is that maybe my skin broke out something fierce because I ovulated?? FF is thinking maybe, but I'm thinking I did. I'm going to continue OCM and clear it up and try ACV again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-267325 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 03:56:33 +0000 anonysquire 267325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just need to say again how much I love the oil cleansing method. My skin has never looked better and I feel amazing. It's so weird how healthy skin totally ups my confidence. No one believes me that I got rid of acne with oil! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-267323 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 03:55:02 +0000 anonysquire 267323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alison206: strange, is your skin really sensitive? The ACV stings a little but it doesn't make me break out. I've never heard of it making people break out. I just recommended it to my friend for her chestne and it is working like a charm. Maybe lay off the ACV and just use the oil? I only use mine for a toner before bed but even with full strength it doesn't break me out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-267232 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:39:22 +0000 ladybee 267232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bump </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-266244 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 07:59:45 +0000 ladybee 266244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I introduced ACV diluted with water the last two days and my skin has broken out really bad. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-265329 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 07:46:22 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 265329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I didn't realize you were in Europe! That's really neat! And yeah - I definitely would have picked up the more expensive bottle over a train ride, ha ha. Hope it works out well for you!</p> <p>I'm on day 4, and so far I'm loving it. I don't know if I managed to hit on the right formula right away, but my skin feels great. I've had none of the usual AF breakouts, and I don't feel any big spots coming to the surface. Hope it continues to work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-265279 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:01:38 +0000 looch 265279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alison206: @redsmarties: yeah, I live in Europe and things are usually more expensive and I bought it at a private pharmacy. I know I can find it cheaper, but it involves a train ride, so I just figured that into the cost of the oil. Now I know for next time! </p> <p>I tried the method for the first time last night. I had to decant the mixture into a plastic bottle because I didn't like the idea of glass in the bathroom, but I really think a pump dispenser would be ideal. I just did the massage once to see how my skin handles the mix. I think it's okay and tonight I will increase to two. Next week I'll add in the ACV as toner.</p> <p>I am also really interested in Josie Maran's line of products, researching those now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-265005 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:59:12 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 265005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I would say there are probably better ways to get your tea tree oil! I got a small bottle from the Body Shop (where I KNOW I overpaid) and it was still only about $10. Well, since you only use a few drops, it'll last you a long time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-264910 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:58:07 +0000 ladybee 264910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I paid $8 for tea tree oil </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-264346 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 08:49:21 +0000 looch 264346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just bought the castor oil, it cost me about $10 for 250 ml. The grapeseed I already have, but that isn't as expensive, it's about $3 for 250 ml. The tee tree oil, though, cost me about $17 for a tiny bottle, maybe 50 ml. I think I got ripped off there, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-264211 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 04:11:51 +0000 Red 264211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How interesting, gonna have to give this a try. Thanks ladies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-264080 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 20:55:41 +0000 anonysquire 264080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok I must be the cheap one here. I am using castor oil and olive oil. Total it cost me 4 bucks. And it is still working like a charm. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-264042 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:46:06 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 264042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: Hey - I just bought all of my stuff yesterday. A bottle of grapeseed oil was $6, a bottle of castor oil was $8, and I had a bottle of olive oil and tea tree oil at home. My apple cider vinegar (to use as toner) was $8 at the Bulk Barn. So, given the amount of money I usually spend on Body Shop products, it was really inexpensive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-263900 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 15:55:25 +0000 ladybee 263900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie:<br /> cost: about $30 for all the oils and apple cider vinegar. I bought it all at a local health food store.</p> <p>I don't use any other cleansers anymore. I mixed my oils together (50% gradeseed, 50% castor, 3 drops of tea tree) and massage all over my face. I then steam with a hot washcloth and wipe off. I repeat that step 2 more times (3 in total). I then put tea tree oil on all my blemishes. I'm going to add using the acv.</p> <p>It's all based on your skin so here are three websites I liked.</p> <p><a href="http://simplemom.net/oil-cleansing-method/" rel="nofollow">http://simplemom.net/oil-cleansing-method/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.crunchybetty.com/nitty-gritty-on-the-oil-cleansing-method" rel="nofollow">http://www.crunchybetty.com/nitty-gritty-on-the-oil-cleansing-method</a></p> <p><a href="http://daisyjd.com/index.php/2011/02/oil-cleansing-method/" rel="nofollow">http://daisyjd.com/index.php/2011/02/oil-cleansing-method/</a></p> <p>ETA: It is a huge thing of grapeseed oil and castor oil for that price btw. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-263890 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 15:43:33 +0000 sorrycharlie 263890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hmm I'm intrigued. I have had acne since age 12. and I am 24. only thing that somewhat helps is cetaphil and even so, I break out on my chin.</p> <p>I know I can google but it's probably quicker to ask you ladies - how much does this stuff cost? where do you buy it? do you use a face wash along with it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-263754 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:58:58 +0000 JerricaBenton 263754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alison206: I've been adding plain old white sugar to my Josie Maran oil when I feel like I need a good exfoliation. I've really been liking it - my skin feels awesome afterward! I don't really know if sugar could cause some people to break out though - I suppose you could use salt but I hate salt scrubs because if you have any tiny abrasions it hurts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-263751 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:55:32 +0000 ladybee 263751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: I'm happy with it, however, I still have these tiny little white bumps on my skin. I think I'm going to try ACV and see if that helps.</p> <p>Anyone use anything to exfoliate with OCM? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-263611 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 02:13:16 +0000 anonysquire 263611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been doing it 4 days and I am loving the results already! No new acne and my skin is so soft! I am going to add more castor oil though cause my skin is naturally oily. I'm also going to finish with ACV </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-263540 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 21:28:35 +0000 ladybee 263540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@redsmarties: overall my cystic ache started clearing within 72 hours (my blemishes are about the size of a dime) but I'm not sure if it was the wash or the tea tree oil I was putting on it. I do seem to have purging so small whiteheads but ill take that over cysts any day. Make sure you steam and wipe off a few times so you don't have left over oil. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-263522 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 20:52:30 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 263522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just picked up castor oil, grapeseed oil and olive oil to start this method tonight. I'm really hoping that it works out - I've been dealing with cystic acne for far too long, and I've found nothing (other than BCP) that works.<br /> Should I expect things to get worse before they get better? My TOM is coming up in a week, so I'm hoping I can just pass it off as that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-263338 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 12:07:58 +0000 erwoo 263338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just read that Grandpa's pine tar soap helps with acne too. I used it for my PUPPP in my third trimester (which worked wonders) and am currently using it on my LO for his eczema. I also read it helps grow hair and a bunch of other things as well. It's crazy what you can use that soap for. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-263240 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 09:43:15 +0000 ladybee 263240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hergreenapples: I have these tiny bumps that are kinda white looking but not a white head on my chin. Do you think the toner would help get rid of them?</p> <p>Ok, I have cystic acne. Bad. The bumps are huge and painful. I had 5 when I started the OCM Monday night. I use 50% castor, 50% grapeseed oil with 3 drops of tea tree. I also apply tea tree to all of my blemishes. 4 OF MY CYSTIC ACNE BUMPS ARE GONE! My skin looks a hundred times better. All I have left are these little white bumps on my chin (which I had to start with) but I'll take those of cystic acne any day. I am so happy with this so far! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-257891 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:31:00 +0000 heartonastring 257891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alison206: I use it twice a day as toner - after I wash my face (I only use OCM at night, I just use cool water in the morning) . I just dab some on a cotton ball and sweep it all over my face. Oh, and it's diluted - I use 50% ACV and 50% filtered water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/oil-cleansing-method#post-257860 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:12:51 +0000 ladybee 257860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Hergreenapples: I haven't heard of apple cider vinegar being used for skin care. I may have to go get some. When/how do you use it? I was thinking of trying jojoba oil but the grapeseed oil was much larger and cheaper so I went with that. We're on a budget (another reason I'm trying this).</p> <p>@Edelweiss: I will let you know! Last night was the first night and my fears were waking up covered in acne but so far my skin looks great this morning. Very soft, but not much change in the healing zit department. However, nothing new either.</p> <p>@blackbird: I have the clarisonic mia and I feel like it almost makes my skin worse. When I use it I get these tiny little white dots all over my chin and cheeks that never come to a head and don't go away.</p> <p>@Looch: I'd mix the castor with another type of oil and add a few drops of tea tree. The guy at the store said it is VERY strong so use it wisely. Also, he said it has great healing properties so it is good for cuts and burns. </p>