3 Fantastic Oil Cleansing Recipes

So, I have to admit that I got a little off track on my natural journey. For about the last 9 months I’ve been using a Burt’s Bees facial cleanser instead of the oil cleansing method. Honestly, I don’t know what happened.

My fiancé got me the cleanser for Christmas last year and then I just bought another one when I ran out. I also think that at the time I felt a little disillusioned by the oil cleansing method. When I first started it, it seemed to help my skin dramatically, but then the results faded and I was still struggling with bad skin. I know now that was because of my SIBO. Now that I have treated my SIBO, my skin has greatly improved.

So I recently thought, “I should get back on the oil cleansing method.” I did and my love for it has returned. Again, it instantly made my skin less oily, more soft and I can feel much less build up under my skin. I’m not going to say my skin is perfect, but I’m working on healing my skin and I think the oil cleansing method is really helping me do that.

So, if you’re unfamiliar with what the oil cleansing method is, it’s basically washing your face with oil. I understand that does not sound pleasant, but it is! Really I look forward to oil cleansing every night because I know how good it is for my skin. Here’s a quick run down of how to oil cleanse, but if you want a more in depth description read My Natural Skin Care Routine.

The Oil Cleansing Method:

1. Wet  your face with warm water.
2. Put a quarter size amount of oil into your hand and massage into your face for 2 minutes.
3. Put a washcloth under hot water, ring it out and lay it on top of your face. Then lay a hand towel over the washcloth to trap in the moisture. Leave this on for 2-3 minutes or until the washcloth cools.
4. Repeat 2-3 times and feel wonderful!

It’s pretty simple, it doesn’t take as much time as it might seem and it’s cost efficient. Once you buy your oils, you’ll be able to use them for a long time.

So, what oil cleansing recipe should you use? There are a lot out there. But I’ll give you a few that you can choose from. And you can always tweak any recipe depending on the oils that you have on hand. Let’s get started!

The Acne Blend

Supplies:

• Jojoba Oil – This oil is great for any blend. It soaks into the skin quickly and acts just like the skin’s sebum, so it tricks the skin into thinking it doesn’t need to produce any more oil.
• Castor Oil – This oil is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, which is perfect for battling acne! It will also help with discoloration and healing scars.
• Tamanu Oil – This oil is anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibiotic and antioxidant. It also regenerates skin cells, which helps heal acne scars. Basically, it’s perfect for acne ridden skin.
• Frankincense Essential Oil – This oil has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also a natural toner, so it will decrease the appears of pores and even out skin tone.
• Lavender Essential Oil – This oil is known for it’s antibacterial makeup. It also great at calming inflamed skin.
• 1 oz dark, glass bottle with dropper – If you are using a larger bottle, you can adjust the drops of essential oils based on it’s size.

Fill your bottle 2/3 with the jojoba oil. This is your base. For the rest of the 1/3, fill half of it with castor oil and the other half with tamanu oil. Then add 10 drops of lavender essential oil and 10 drops of frankincense essential oil. Close the glass bottle and roll it in between your palms to infuse the oils together.

The Anti-Aging Blend

Supplies:

• Avocado Oil – This oil is amazing for dry and aging skin. It’s rich in fatty acids and Vitamins A, B1, B2, D and E, which also makes it good for psoriasis and eczema.
• Rosehip Seed Oil – This oil regenerates skin cells and increases collagen production. It is rich in fatty acids, Vitamin C and retinoid acid, which reduces the appearance of wrinkles and brightens the skin.
• Argan Oil – This oil heals and protects the skin from signs of aging. It is extremely nourishing and soaks into the skin easily.
• Carrot Seed Essential Oil – This oil is very rejuvenating. It works to smooth the skin and assists with cell regeneration.
• Rosemary Essential Oil – This oil helps refine skin texture and tone. It contains many therapeutic compounds that promote healing.
• 1 oz dark, glass bottle with dropper – If you are using a larger bottle, you can adjust the drops of essential oils based on it’s size.

Fill your bottle 2/3 with the avocado oil. For the rest of the 1/3, fill half of it with rosehip oil and the other half with argan oil. Then add 10 drops of carrot seed essential oil and 10 drops of rose essential oil. Close the glass bottle and roll it in between your palms to infuse the oils together.

The Dry Skin Blend

Supplies:

• Jojoba Oil – This oil absorbs well and is easiest on the skin because it is so similar to our skin’s own sebum.
• Avocado Oil – This oil is very hydrating and contains Vitamins A and E, which promote collagen production to improve skin tone and texture.
• Hemp Seed Oil – This oil absorbs very well into the skin and is highly nutritional. It is also rich in fatty acids and proteins, which makes it very healing.
• Frankincense Essential Oil –  This oil is cytophylactic, which means it protects your existing cells and encourages new cell growth. This helps soothe chapped, dry skin.
• Ylang Ylang Essential Oil – This oil regenerates skin cells and smoothes skin. Plus, it has a beautiful floral scent to it.
• 1 oz dark, glass bottle with dropper – If you are using a larger bottle, you can adjust the drops of essential oils based on it’s size.

Fill your bottle 2/3 with the jojoba oil. For the rest of the 1/3, fill half of it with avocado oil and the other half with hemp seed oil. Then add 10 drops of frankincense essential oil and 10 drops of ylang ylang essential oil. Close the glass bottle and roll it in between your palms to infuse the oils together.

All of the oils I recommend here are from Mountain Rose Herbs. I trust their quality and LOVE the company. All of the oils are organic and cold or expeller pressed, which keeps the nutrients in and the free radicals out. I became an affiliate because I love their products and the way they run their company.

These are just some recipes that I have created. Feel free to play around, mix and match oils and find what works best for you. These oils can also be used as facial serums for a moisturizer.

What oils do you use to oil cleanse? What are your favorite combinations?

This post contains Mountain Rose Herbs affiliate links. However, all of my opinions are my own and are not swayed by being an affiliate.