Oil Cleansing Method. How to: OCM step by step

OCM is a method of face cleansing with the use of natural oils. It is effective because fat dissolves fat best. Popular cosmetics designed for makeup removal contain alcohol, preservatives and other irritating substances that are dangerous to the skin. OCM is a natural and safe method. How to do it step by step and what effects can you expect? Let’s explore this topic.

How to cleanse the face with oils? OCM step by step

Preparations for OCM 

Start your preparations by preparing an oil blend that you will use to wash your face with later on. OCM can be used with all skin types, especially dry, very dry, dehydrated and sensitive skin.

The oil blend consists of castor oil and the selected base oil. We choose unrefined oils that have not lost many valuable ingredients in the refining process. The base oil should be selected according to the type of skin. For oily skin, among others, linseed oil, mixed skin – grape seed oil, normal skin – avocado oil, dry skin – almond oil, dry and mature skin – olive oil, vascular skin – oil from a kitten, and with acne skin – sunflower oil.

The ratio of base oil to castor oil also depends on the type of skin. If your skin is dry, the proportion should be 90% to 10%, if normal – 80% to 20%, and if your skin is oily that it’s 70% to 30%.

Why castor oil? The composition of castor oil resembles human sebum, therefore it perfectly cleanses the skin. On the other hand, it has drying properties, so its effect may be too intense. If castor oil has made your skin sensitive, reduce its content or replace it with jojoba oil.

How to do OCM?

First, spread a bit of the oil bend in the palms of your clean hands, then massage it gently into your face. Next, dampen a clean cloth or towel in a very warm water and apply to your face. When it cools down, repeat steps 2-3 more times and wipe the face after the last repetition. Now, in order to close the pores, rinse the towel in cold water and put it on your face for the last time. We do the makeup removal in a similar way, except that instead of using a towel, we apply the mixture onto a cotton pad.

Face cleansing with oils (OCM) – effects

Regular use of the OCM method will make the skin softer and smoother. The blemishes and blackheads will disappear, the production of sebum will decrease. OCM effects are visible, but you have to wait a bit – about a few weeks.