Though it sounds counter-intuitive, certain blends of oil are great for acne because they
help break down grime on our skin without stripping it. This prevents the skin from
overreacting and producing more oil. It's also thought that the avoidance of harsh drying
soaps can prevent premature aging, so it’s beneficial for all skin types. For general skin
nutrition tips visit my blog on keeping your skin vibrant:
http://therealfoodcoach.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/how-to-improve-skin-problems.html
The Method
1. Get your oil mixture, washcloth, and a hand towel.
2. Wet face with warm water.
3. Pour about 1/2 teaspoon of oil (quarter size amount) into your palm and rub hands
together.
4. Rub fingers gently over your face in small circles for 30 seconds to 2 minutes to allow
the oil to penetrate. Concentrate on areas with blocked pores.
5. Wet hand towel with slightly less than scalding water, wring out, and fold up to keep
the heat in.
6. Quickly wet the washcloth with super-hot-but-doesn’t-burn-you
wring it out, and spread it over your face.
7. Cover the washcloth with the towel to seal in the steam and to keep the washcloth
from cooling right away. This is key.
8. Leave on until the towel and washcloth have cooled to about room temperature and
then wipe your face with the washcloth.
9. Repeat 1-2 more times, but use the clean towel to wipe your face the second and
optional third time.
10. Voila! You have oil cleansed. There should be a thin layer of oil still on your skin to
balance and protect.
11. If your skin feels tight after, it is recommended to rub a small amount of the
cleansing oil in. I prefer to use a food-grade skin balm or hydrating oil.
This tip was borrowed from my lovely friend Magdalena at The Thyroid Diet Coach.
Truly cleansing.
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