Skip to main content

Facial Cleanser

We've been using a surprisingly wonderful face wash for about 6 months. Guess What it is?



Olive & Castor Oil!

I was really surprised at how well it works and you can customize the formula to you own needs. For people with T-zone, dry or oily conditions. At www.theoilcleansingmethod.com/ they give all the details.

I used an old facial cleanser bottle and tweaked the instructions to fit our needs.

-15% Castor oil

-85% olive oil

-Shake and place in shower with wash cloth.

- Gently rub 1 to 2 pumpfuls into face, neck, ears etc. (before you get in)

-Use the warmth of shower to open pores.

-Heat wash cloth with water, place on face for a minute or so. Then gently rub off excess oil, make up and dirt.

Like I said, we've been using this for 6 months or so. In that time I've had only 1 blemish (I'm a t-zone). My face is so much smoother and softer and this is all I do. No more 3 parts, no extra lotions! The above recipe has worked well for dry and t-zone. So we only have 1 bottle to contend with. Nice...

This is a winner and so frugal. That big bottle of Castor oil was $7.50 from my favorite online store ( this will last my family well over a year) and we've always got cold pressed olive oil on hand!

Give it a try and let me know what you think!

For other Frugal ideas head over to http://www.lifeasmom.com/ or http://www.wearethatfamily.com/ for WFMW ideas...

Yes, I'm double posting! I this has really worked for us and I wanted other to hear about. Hope it haelpd someone.

Blessings,

julie

Labels:

Comments

Anonymous said…
I can't wait to try this! Thanks!
March 20, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Anonymous said…
What about your husband? Does he use it? How does it work for him? Why have you removed his picture?
March 20, 2009 at 2:32 PM
Julie Willis said…
Yes, Superman does use it, that's the reason we started. His skin VERY supple in a burly guy kind of way.
His picture was removed because he is just too cute and I didn't want the other bloggers to see what a great thing I have!
March 20, 2009 at 6:39 PM
Christina said…
I will have to go over to the site you linked. I have very oily skin so it does scare me to put oil on it, but I also know that olive oil is good for the skin. I'll have to read up.

Your megaphone is funny, but a great idea. We have a one story home, but if my kids are listening to separate music or audio books they close their doors. Mmmm, might have to try this.

Thanks for commenting on my hallway post. It has been so nice to look down the hall and see something prettier than either a closed door or a bathroom. The glass door cabinet you have sounds pretty. It is really nice to add these touches here and there.
March 21, 2009 at 3:57 PM
* Nancy * said…
Thank you...it's always nice to try something new/interesting when it has worked for someone else!
March 26, 2009 at 1:33 AM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

P.O.O.P.I.E

People Opposing Objectionable Pretend plants in the Environment ! Okay folks it's been a week....which is way too long. Schooling 3 1/2 is a bit daunting at times. My other excuse.....I've been freaking out about lice for over a week. No, I didn't have it (this time around), but I've scratched myself raw over it! On to P.O.O.P.I.E.! Over at Nestor's she's done a short series on what's a good fake and what's not ( errr flowers that is). So after you take a peak at mine head over there and read hers and everyone else' poop (can I say that?), I mean blogs! Nesting Place is in my side bar if you need directions ( I wanted to put the button up, but have no clue). These are my year round fakies .... Superman gave me the floral arrangement about 12 years ago when we couldn't afford flowers, who am I kidding....we still can't! I did change out the pedestal urn they came in. My wonderful ivy on top of the cabinets. My chicks have always ha...
8 comments
Read more

Every Last Drop!

So you love Essential Oils and you are using them on all the things; now, what do you do with all the cute little amber bottles? With the Young Living bottles you can an easily peel off the labels and refill with  your own personal blends, pop a spray top on for a spray blend, use as bud vase for a single flower or fill with Thieves Cleaner and gift to a friend who has never heard of the power of Thieves!  When my bottles are almost empty and I cannot get a drop out (even with the reducer cap off), I like to place a bunch up in the bottom of a big jar of Epsom salts. I let them sit for a week or so but there are times when I'll start using the salts right away. I just refill the salts on the top while the bottom of the container marinates. The fragrance is heavenly. You could get really fancy and save all your "fall" scents together, all your citrus scents etc. I am not that organized... I wish I was at times. *One thing I've learned is that it may not be a ...
Post a Comment
Read more