Koils-n-Kinks

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...

Hello Ladies  Are you DC'ing without using steam/moist heat? Do you have a bonnet dryer? Well, drum roll please, use your bonnet dryer as a heating cap. Instead of rushing out to give Sally's Beauty Supply more of your hard earned cash try the steps below first. Great results can be achieved just as easily with a couple of handy household items and if you already own a hooded dryer , a steam treatment is well within your reach without breaking the bank!  What you will need: A bowl full of hot water (not boiling) 2 plastic caps or plastic bags 0  A hooded/bonnet dryer Prepare your hair first by washing and applying the conditioner or hair treatment. Soak both face cloths in the hot water. Wring some of the water out of the first face cloth. The cloth should be wet but not soaking. Place the cloth over your hair and immediately cover with one of the plastic caps/plastic bags. Wring the second face cloth and apply this over the plastic bag already on your head ...