How well does it rinse off? Does it smell fishy?

I suppose since Shu Uemura and DHC both sell so much of their cleansing oil directed at oily skin, there must be something to it.

There was a thread on another tribe about using an oil mixture to cleanse:

what.a.mess.tribe.net/thread/...6a3b6a51

It uses honey, olive oil, neem, apple cider vinegar...interesting mix. My body liked it so much I tried it on my face. It was a bit too much of an oily residue at first, but after waking up my skin was happy--and I still have the occasional acne problem, so I was impressed. I might try this one and see how it goes...thanks!

This method is basically the principle of the Erno Lazslo cleansing technique which was incredibly exclusive in the 70s. Of course Erno Lazslo made a ton of money selling the products.

People have used all kinds of oil combinations, that work for them. I'm a big fan of the DHC Cleansing Oil myself; I don't think there is a comparison between the principles of Oil Cleansing vs. The Cleansing oils of Shu Unemura, etc. except the initial oil application does a great job on cleaning any makeup you have on, including pancake makeup! But the newer cleansing oils are so easy to use, as they just rinse off. They also don't have the benefits of soaking/repeated rinsing with hot water which seems to help alot of people.

Read below for something I found on the now sorta defunct 3 Step Program once used by royalty in Monaco:

<clip>Erno Laszlo 3-step cleansing system:
Note: The basic Laszlo cleansing system comprises: Applying the oil to skin as a base; Filling the sink basin with hot water; Cleansing skin with the bar soap; Rinsing with 20 splashes from the basin to remove the product; Rinsing with 10 additional splashes of hot water after draining the basin; Then finishing with the toner.

Erno Laszlo PHelityl Oil
Tester: “I am absolutely addicted to this oil and the entire Laszlo skin care program! This oil soothed my skin and combination of oils and emollients to put on your face, before you cleanse it with the bar. you just smoothe it right on. At first I thought – put oil on my skin BEFORE washing it? But I read more about the Laszlo cleansing program (along with all the stars that swear by it) and I became a believer. By putting this oil on before cleansing my skin was soft, my makeup dissolved and it soothed any skin irritations I may have had. This is really the best first step you can take to cleanse your skin. I’m a believer now!” D.M. <clip>

Well, OK, I tried this a couple times over the weekend (75 EVOO/25 castor oil) and while it seems really odd to be glopping oil on my face, the results are nice. I did have to rinse 3 times with a washcloth (as suggested), and it still seemed a bit oily to me...but that went away in just a few minutes, then my skin felt really soft!

None of the over-oiliness I associate with the morning after the typical cleanse-tone-moisturize, either.

Added bonus...one of the uses of castor oil is that many women use it to darken their lashes and brows. I've tried using it that way, and I didn't think it was doing much. After using the oil cleanser twice, I think my brows may be a tad darker (which is good, for me)...hmm.

Could one do this with just olive oil?

I don't know what castor oil is in french!

ok, i like this... do i have to mix myself or is there a product i shuld buy? what is the DHC one called? thanks

Update:

So, I've been using the Oil Cleansing Method (OCM) for little over a week now.
My skin is pretty broken out in the normal spots, but it was BEFORE I started..... it's not seeming to help. Or, shall I say, not YET. It might just be all the impurities coming out of my skin, I hear it takes 2 weeks before it REALLY starts to work. I'm waiting patiently.

The REST of my skin, however, feels and looks great, feels softer, looks more even. Another bonus is that it really gets all my eye makeup off. I'd been having issues getting my MAC non-waterproof mascara off, it would stay on & clumpy even after makeup removal. Now, zoom it's gone!

I think I'm going to add in a bit more castor oil to my 75% EVOO/ 25% Castor Oil mix, because I need cleansing more than I need moisturizing at this point!

I started this (olive oil and castor oil) regime a couple days ago and LOVE it.

My skin is super sensitive but it this isn't making it red or itchy as most new products or treatments do, and I haven't had to apply moisturizer in the mornings at all...still smooth and hydrated after a full nights rest on cotton pillow cases! Amazing.

My nose has always been a trouble zone for my face but the oils have helped clear those pores in only three days time. They aren't perfect yet, but the improvement is undeniable.

Anyone know of an online source for the skin grade castor oil? I can't find anything but the drug store variety. About all we have here is a GNC & they don't have it.

Okay, I just tried this for the first time tonight. ^_^

I have a question for those who have done this, do you just wash your face once per day or do you wash your face multiple times per day? Currently, with store-bought face wash, I have to wash multiple time a day or I get very shiny.

Thanks! ^_^

comfydiva.tribe.net/thread/7...c24bc46d9

there was a huge thread on this last year with Much useful info

I have acne prone skin (my pores clog easily), and I read on acne.org that washing with EVOO helped clear acne, so I decided to experiment. I rub EVOO on my face before getting into the shower...let it sit for about 5 minutes...then, I take a warm wash cloth and scrub it off. Then, I use Cetaphil gentle cleanser to wash my face and I use the other side of the wash cloth to remove the Cetaphil cleanser. When I'm finished my skin is fully moisturized and not one bit greasy. I've been doing this for about 5 months now, and my skin is the nicest it's ever been....I rarely get a pimple! I do this twice daily...sometimes I skip night time if I'm too tired. Oh, and I also apply Clindamycin gel that my dermatologist prescribed me after I wash my face...I swear by this stuff too!! It's gentle, doesn't dry the skin or make it greasy like other acne topical meds...it just kills bacteria on the surface of the skin so it doesn't cause acne...