The Oil Cleansing Method(by:Alternative Medicine) ~ asd

Saturday, November 19, 2011

The Oil Cleansing Method(by:Alternative Medicine)

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Olive oil is a amazing oil for facial cleansingClear, glowing, dewy-looking skin, free of   blackheads, pimples, cysts, & other imperfections appears to be an elusive objective. The booming skin care industry would have you think the same with their claims of the necessity to rid your skin of oil & apply burning chemicals in order to keep away from these imperfections. Modern society has been so strongly influenced by these promotion claims that some find themselves washing the delicate & easily-inflamed tissue of their facial skin with "grease cutting" or "antibacterial" dish & hand soap only to find that their skin condition worsens. The anxiety that rises when yet another pimple flares up or another painful lump begins forming beneath the skin sends lots of in to overdrive in try to counter the imminent destroy, but does it ever work? Does the panicked scrubbing, disinfecting, & drying ever work? Why is it that if something works for a few days, or in the event you get lucky, a few weeks, the long term brings the blemishes back? The cycle seems limitless. It is exhausting. It is painful. It is embarrassing. It is expensive!

The Oil Cleansing Method
The reasons they have a lot trouble with mainstream skin care products are numerous, but reasons, in particular, lead the pack. These products strip the oil out of our skin, leaving our largest organ trying to repair itself by replacing the oil stripped away. This leaves us in a cycle of being tight & dry followed by the inevitable oil slick. Each time they strip the oil away, our skin over-compensates for the dearth of moisture by generating more oil. On top of the drying effects, these products are highly-scented. Fragrance is of the top skin irritants & strangely , even the so-called "unscented" products usually contain fragrance. See for yourself & check the labels. Dry, irritated skin replaced by oily skin, inflamed & trapping debris?
If they know what our body is going to do & understand the method, they can then understand what it takes to control it & accomplish the results they would like. Clear skin is attainable.

Getting right down to fundamentals, when cleansing & moisturizing your skin, it is imperative that you keep in mind that oil dissolves oil. Your skin naturally lubricates itself with oil, & as they are creatures of adaptation, can think that if this weren't the appropriate built-in take care of ourselves, our bodies would have adapted to suit the necessity. If you have been battling your skin for long, you are probably recoiling at the mere thought of applying oil to your face. You can imagine the slick, greasy, clogging feeling of smearing sludge all over your face. In case you stay with me & read the remainder of this article, that mental picture will get replaced by a more comforting, Zen-like picture of a calming spa massage. I promise. Let your curiosity get the better of you, read the article, then pick in case you ought to give this method of skin care a go.

Do not be afraid of applying oil to your face. Oil, alone, won't bring you blemishes. Pimples, cysts, zits, blackheads, whiteheads...these 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, allowing your largest organ to function properly. It is naturally occurring. Not only does your natural oil help oil, it also heals, protects, and moisturizes your skin so that it may function properly. Properly functioning skin is beautiful, clear, and glowing. Learning to work together with your skin, not against it, will save you tremendously.

While we are speaking about clarifying your skin externally, they must also touch on the internal aspect. 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, diminishing the load on your skin to push the toxins out. Carryover a bottle of water around with you throughout the day so water is always obtainable.

The basic idea of this skin care and cleansing process is that the oil used to massage your skin will dissolve the oil that has hardened with impurities and found itself stuck in your pores. The steam will open your pores, allowing the oil to be basically removed. Ought to you need it, the smallest drop of the same oil formula patted over damp skin will provide the necessary lubrication to keep your skin from over-compensating in oil production.

Now, to the main point of this editorial. by :Alternative Medicine

Select vegetable oils for facial massageWe will need oils. The first, and most importantly, is Castor Oil. In the event you don't have this medicine cabinet staple already, it can be found online or in the laxative section of your grocer or drugstore - usually bottom shelf. Castor Oil has potent anti-inflammatory properties, but is also healing and cleansing, which is why we are focusing on this oil as our primary oil. Castor Oil has been the focus of lots of books and medical discussion because of its seemingly "magical" healing properties. As quoted in The Oil That Heals by Dr. McGarey, they states, "Castor oil will leave the body in better condition than it found it." Though it may be our most important oil, they won't be using it in the amounts that they will the other oil (or combination of oils for those who need to take this a step further). A small little bit of Castor Oil goes a long way and much will leave you, surprisingly, with dry skin.

The beginning point for generating your own, personalized skin cleansing oil blend is knowing your general skin type. Those with dry skin will need less Castor Oil. Those with oily skin will need to blend in more. Finding your ideal combination of oils will probably take a little little bit of trial & error, so start with little batches. One time you know what your ratio of oils looks like, you'll be able to blend much more at a time for convenience.

Since Castor Oil is so thick & its cleansing properties so strong, they must dilute it with another oil, thinner in consistency, but no less nurturing to the skin. Sunflower Seed Oil has become my personal favourite, though historicallyin the past, I have suggested Additional Virgin Olive Oil. Both are brilliantly caring oils for skin application, but I have found that Sunflower Seed Oil has a more luxurious feel for massage. It sinks in to the skin better, aiding the castor oil in transportation deep in to the pores & allowing it to draw the dirt & dirt to the surface of your skin where it can be wiped away. The essential fatty acids, though they are not naturally occurring in the body, are a necessity for the health of our cell membranes. These acids help restore the skins natural moisture balance & help prevent unnecessary dryness. The secondary oil that you select is entirely up to you & ought to be determined by your skins needs & the properties of that oil. Select from natural, cold-pressed vegetable oils, as these have nutrients, vitamins, & fatty acids that mineral oil & other refined oils don't. You may even have these oils in your kitchen, as they are used for cooking, as well! For the sake of explaination, from this point on, we'll say "Sunflower Seed Oil" in lieu of "Secondary Oil." Keep in mind that Sunflower Seed Oil may get replaced by your vegetable oil of choice.
Select the best oils for your deep cleansing massage Your Personal Oil Blend

    Oily Skin: Try a blend of 30% Castor Oil to 70% Sunflower Seed Oil.
    Balanced Skin: Try a blend of 20% Castor Oil to 80% Sunflower Seed Oil.
    Dry Skin: Try a blend of 10% Castor Oil to 90% Sunflower Seed Oil.

Some suggestions in generating your blend of deep cleansing oil: by :Alternative Medicine

You can vary these percentages to match your own skins needs. If your skin feels too dry, you'll need to use less Castor Oil and replace it with more Sunflower Seed Oil. Keep in mind that Castor Oil is the drawing, cleansing, and purging oil for your pores. The Sunflower Seed Oil is to dilute the Castor Oil in viscosity (thickness) and additionally provide moisture, nutrients, and other benefits. My own, personal blend, for my sometimes oily, sometimes dry, frequently flakey, and easily irritated skin is about 25% Castor Oil to 75% Sunflower Seed Oil. I mix and store my mixture in a clean four-ounce flip-top bottle for convenience. When you go to replenish your oil blend, I suggest cleaning your bottle thoroughly with dish soap or the dishwasher. Better yet, if you can replace the bottle, this is ideal. We want to be extremely cautious in introducing bacteria to the bottle.

Deep oil cleansing clarifies skin The Oil Cleansing Method

First and foremost, this is typically done in the evening, prior to bed. There should be no need for deep cleansing in the morning if you're waking up with skin cleansed the night before. In the morning, a quick wipe with a warm washcloth should suffice. We don't want to overcleanse our skin as this will serve only to irritate and cause more oil production. The objective of using this method is to deep clean while balancing our skins oil production at the same time.

You'll need a soft washcloth, your oil blend, & hot, running water.
Pour a generous puddle of oil in to the palm of your hand. Roughly, the size of a quarter, but more is acceptable. Rub your hands together to warm the oil & smooth over your face.
Start massaging the oil in to your face. This will remove makeup, dirt, & other impurities, so there is no need to make use of a makeup remover or wash your face prior to the massage. I have found that this removes even my obstinate waterproof mascara & concealor.
Using slow, firm motions across the skin, massage the oil deeply in to your pores. Take your time & focus on your issue areas. You need the oil to work in to your pores so that blackheads & the like can be dissolved & steamed away.
As you are massaging, let your mind drift off to something calming & breathe deeply. Take this time to relax & release some of the stress that your body is harboring. Sit down, breathe deeply, & take your time. Give the oil time to work on dissolving the impurities in your pores & give yourself time to unwind. Picture what your face would look like if it were clear & free from blemishes. Focus on that picture & know that it is attainable. Trust that it is attainable. Accept that it is attainable. You can have clear skin, free of blemishes & you will have clear skin, free of blemishes. Focus on ideal skin & breathe deeply.
One time you are satisfied that your pores are saturated & you are feeling calm, pick up your washcloth & soak it in tidy, steamy water. They would like the water to be warm to open your pores & remove the oil. Cold water won't open your pores, nor will it remove the oil effectively. We are not scalding our skin, we are steaming to coax our pores to release the oil carrying the impurities. We are fundamentally steaming our skin as an esthetician would, but without the luxury of a steam machine.
Hold the washcloth to cover your face. Permit it to stay until it cools. You will feel your pores releasing the impurities. Wipe the oil gently away & rinse the washcloth well in hot, running water. Hold the washcloth to your face again, allowing it to cold. Wipe gently, rinse well, & repeat or more times. Avoid any temptation to scrub, as you'll find it is unnecessary & your skin will be soft, smooth, & free of flakes without the additional manual exfoliation & irritation that will result. Impurities, dead skin cells, & bacteria will be gently swept away.
Have no fear of the oil, as the steamy washcloth will remove it. The Castor Oil, though it is an oil, will help with the removal of the other oils, as well. It is our main cleansing oil & is basically removed with warm water.
If your skin feels tight, take a small drop of your oil blend, rub it between your tidy, damp palms & pat it onto your damp skin. Gently massage any oil residue in to your skin so there is no film of oil left sitting on the surface. Your skin ought to now glow!

by :Alternative Medicine