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The '''oil cleansing method''', often abbreviated as '''OCM''', is a system for cleaning the human body. It is sometimes used for treating acne.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Yzh1CQAAQBAJ&pg=PT4 |title=Oil Cleansing: Secrets Revealed to Using Essential Oils for the Oil Cleansing Method |last=Cane |first=Jennifer |date=21 May 2015|publisher=Xilytics, LLC|language=en}}</ref> Sometimes, oils can be mixed; one example is 50% [[extra virgin olive oil]] and 50% [[castor oil]].<ref name="Oxenreider2010"/> This mixture can be optimized based on [[skin type]] and personal preference.
In accordance with skin type variations, [[castor oil]] may be too harsh in some skin-care regimens and is sometimes used in a 1:9 ratio. However, overly oily skin can make use of a larger proportion of castor oil.<ref name="Oxenreider2010">{{cite book|last=Oxenreider|first=Tsh|title=Organized Simplicity: The Clutter-Free Approach to Intentional Living|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JmaUYKyec9oC|accessdate=2 December 2013|date=25 October 2010|publisher=F+W Media, Inc.|isbn=9781440313608|pages=219–220}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite
==History==
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The modern OCM method claims to be derived from ancient bathing practices. It differs from these practices in its focus solely on oil, and the ancients would also use water. Modern soap was not produced industrially until the 19th century. In the ancient world people would use olive oil as part of their bathing. They may have combined the oil with ash, and we know they used a scraping implement called a [[strigil]].
In the Roman [[Roman baths|baths]], a man would bathe in this way before taking a [[Caldarium]] or 'hot bath'.
==Method==
In this beauty treatment, the oil is rubbed into skin for approximately two minutes. Next, a warm, damp [[microfiber]] wash cloth is used to wipe off the excess oil.<ref name="Oxenreider2010"/> Applied sparingly, oil may be used to moisturize the skin after the cleansing oil has been removed from the face.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/09/01/what-is-cleansing-oil_n_6158450.html|title=Why You Should Wash Your Face With Oil Instead Of Soap|last=
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