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I Tried It--Oil Cleansing Method

Image via Wikipedia I am an adult. I am an adult with ACNE. I need to join support group for adults with acne. I have oily skin , and since becoming a natural, I feel I am having more breakouts than ever, well since puberty anyway. I have tried ProActiv , OTC cleansers, AVON, Mary Kay and now I'm trying the "oil cleansing method". The Oil Cleansing Method (OCM), involves using oils and steam to cleanse your face, Castor Oil , being the most important ingredient. My current recipe consists of 30% castor oil, 50% olive oil , and 20% hazelnut oil . My next batch will have more hazelnut oil due to its astringent and toning properties. You can choose any natural cold pressed oil to mix with the castor oil. OCM can be used for all skin types, but you have to adjust the amount of castor oil because it can be drying. So for normal skin use 20% castor oil, for dry skin 10% will do just fine. When making my concoction I use a sterile 10ml syringe, so I am only making 10ml

Curly Like Me for 4C

I am trying a new method for curly hair y'all. I don't know how I will like it because so far, it is not so good!! I checked out this book called "Curly Like Me" by Teri LaFlesh. She shares her life/hair story in the book, throws in some pics, and lastly, gives instruction for shampooing, conditioning, and styling curly hair. Pros Easy to read Instructional pictures Ingredient breakdowns List cheap products Tool list Simple approach Cons Repetitive Not for kinky hair Styles for long hair Week 1 Used TresEmme Moisture Rich condtioner as my leave-in/styler. Did not like the white residue after hair dried, however, I did like the way my hair felt and looked during the drying process. Not really patient enough to "doodle" my hair and I could use less conditioner next time. I don't feel this method is for me. It required a lot of product, a lot of time in the shower and a