Did you know that Oil dissolves oil? It’s the basic principal behind the oil cleansing method or OCM. It’s simplest way to clear up acne, blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, blemishes, rashes or outbreaks! So, stop using soap and other caustic synthetic toxic chemical cleansers, scrubs and moisturizers, and turn instead to a natural, time-honored facial trick of cleaning your skin with oils!
All that’s required to try the oil cleansing method is a blend of oils, a soft washcloth, and hot running water.
- Mix up a blend of castor oil with any other natural, unprocessed oils that you prefer – I use coconut oil, however olive oil, jojoba oil and sunflower oil are also very popular. Castor Oil is what cleans and draws out the impurities from your skin, although using only castor oil on your skin can be drying. By blending the cleansing properties of castor oil with a moisturizing oil, you have the perfect combination for healthy skin. If your skin is dry use less castor oil, if your skin is oily use more castor oil.
- Massage a small amount of the oil mixture gently into your face. Spend a few minutes rubbing the oils into your cheeks, nose, forehead, neck, and chin, allowing the oils to penetrate into the skin and pull out wastes, bacteria, dead cells and other dirt – I apply the oil before I get in the shower.
- Soak a wash cloth in hot water and ring out, hold it over your face to steam (but please don’t burn yourself, use common sense) it’s just like giving yourself a mini facial. (The steam in the shower is an extra benefit)
- After a minute or so wipe away the oil, along with any dirt, using the washcloth, repeat the steaming/wiping process a few times. Your skin should feel clean, soft, and moist with just a little of the OCM oil remaining on your face. If skin feels dry or tight, you can moisturize it by applying a little of your oil blend.
This morning I “Whipped” up a batch of Coconut Oil Facial Cleanser…. Here’s what I did:
1/2c Organic Coconut Oil
1/2c Castor Oil (use less if your skin is dry)
Since applying the liquid oil to my face to be a little messy and coconut oil whips up beautifully… I whipped them together with awesome results! In a small bowl, whip your (solid) coconut oil with a hand or stand mixer. After your coconut oil is whipped and fluffy, gently stream in your castor oil… you’ll be amazed at how beautifully it whips together! Your final cleanser will be whipped similar to egg whites beaten to stiff peaks, which is super easy to scoop up with your fingers and apply to your skin! I fill up a small canning jar with my Whipped Coconut Oil Facial Cleanser.
Hi,
After placed in a small can jar, how to store after? Is it okay to place in the fridged? Or just in a cool dry place?This facial cleanser is good for how many weeks? I want to give a try. Thanks!
I keep mine in the bathroom in a glass jar. in the fridge is fine too. I’d say that it will keep fine for several months.
Hi Hayley,
I have an oily face, is coconut oil effective when I apply it? I did not try doing this facial cleanser yet because I’m afraid it might just increase oiliness on my face. Thank you for sharing.
No using oils on your skin will not increase your skin’s production of oil! It actually helps to decrease oil production. When you strip your skin using harsh cleansers your skin will produce more oil in response. when you use oil, your skin doesn’t need to produce as much oil.
Hi there,
I can’t wait to try this recipe, but I’ve been whipping with a hand blender for 10 minutes now and I can’t get it to whip – HELP! Any suggestions as to where I’m going wrong
Did you watch the video where I show how it whips with my stand mixer? are you starting out with solid coconut oil? are you using a hand held electric mixer?
I tried this recipe and it came out runny. Not sure what I did wrong. 🙁
Did you start out with SOLID coconut oil??
Yes, I did. I opened the cleanser and noticed that the coconut oil separated from the castor oil once the cleanser sat in the jar for a while.
Ok – I’ve never had or heard of this issue, so I’m super confused… First of all what ratio of castor oil to coconut oil did you use?
Ie 1 cup coconut oil to 2 tablespoons castor oil… are you saying that the coconut oil stayed whipped (fluffy solid) and the castor oil was kinda floating on top? Can you send me a photo [email protected]
What kind/brand of coconut oil did you use?
Did you really WHIP it well with an electric mixer like the video – depending on the temperature of our house it can take 5 minutes of whipping to get it all mixed and fluffy.
How long does the cleanser last when stored in the jar? I’m thinking of creating to use on massage clients.
I made a very large batch over 6 months ago – although it’s perfectly fine to use it does seem to lose volume after a few months so I think for the best results I’d recommend WHIPPING up a new batch every 30-60 days 🙂