The Fight for my Face

I just decided to do it. I'd been reading about it and hearing about it for a long time. I didn't really believe it could work. So, I decided to try it. Nothing like the truth of personal experience right? So here it goes. With gritted teeth I took the plunge into the world of homemade personal grooming products. I have started with facial cleanser. I have dry skin. I have had severe eczema. I have had very severe acne. I have super sensitive skin. So, put all this together and this is a very scary world for my face. But, after hearing some of the ingredients in the mainstream, big name facial cleansing products and after emptying my wallet countless times to try them, I realized it was a bad idea all around. So, what was left? Well, I could "invest" in one of those big time direct sales companies and "make money, or at least get my products for free". Or, I could just sell my kidney so I could afford to purchase the super expensive, all natural, anti aging, miracle products. I didn't have the fortitude for either.

I had heard from a friend of mine that she had discovered and was enjoying using a method called the Oil Cleansing Method. She admits to having acne prone skin as well. After briefly talking with her about it I began some research. I read the instructions and the recipe. I read the chat threads. I googled it. I read it again and again and I just couldn't believe it. I even read it to my sister and she sort of smirked too. The premise is washing your face daily with oil! EVOO! (not just EVOO but I'll discuss particulars later). How could putting oil on an already blemish prone skin really work? Does it work? That is the question we will be finding out.

In the process of learning about the oil cleansing method I have come across a myriad of websites and folks that have gone shampoo free and body wash free as well. I figured, if I'm going to try one, I might as well try it all. I'm also going to be investigating the success of homemade laundry detergent and probably some homemade household cleaners. Who knows where this might lead! Follow along and we will take the plunge!