Question: What is the oil cleansing method (OCM)?
Answer:
The oil cleansing method, or OCM for short, is a way of washing your skin using only an oil, some water, and a washcloth.
This method is not the same as using cleansing oils. Cleansing oils are oil-based cleansers with emulsifiers in them that rinse off cleanly with water. In the OCM, a plain oil (without emulsifiers) is used. Both are great for removing makeup, sunscreen, and any other waterproof product.
To do OCM, you:
- Apply a carrier oil (such as sunflower, safflower, jojoba, grapeseed, olive, rice bran, etc.) to your skin.
- Massage the oil to remove sunscreen, makeup, and grime.
- Steam your skin for a few minutes (either over a bowl of warm water or with a warm washcloth draped over your face).
- Then wipe everything off with a warm washcloth, towel, or tissue.
- Following up with a facial cleanser is optional. Though if your face is feeling greasy, it may be a good idea to use a separate cleanser afterwards.
The oil cleansing method is supposed to clean your pores without stripping, keeping your skin nice and moisturized.
For more information about cleansers and the OCM, click here.
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