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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.

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The '''oil cleansing method''', often abbreviated to '''OCM''', is a system for cleaning a human [[face]] using [[oil]](s). Sometimes, oils can be mixed; one example is 80% [[extra virgin olive oil]] and 20% [[castor oil]].{{Cn|date=August 2013}} This mixture can be optimized based on [[skin type]] and personal preference. Oily skin can make use of a larger proportion of castor oil.{{cn|date=August 2013}} Other oils that are commonly used are [[mineral oil]], [[jojoba oil]], [[sweet almond oil]], [[coconut oil]], and [[grapeseed oil]].{{cn|date=August 2013}}

In this beauty treatment, the oil is rubbed into skin for approximately two minutes. Next, a warm, damp [[microfiber]] wash cloth is draped over face until it cools. This is to steam the face and open up the pores to further remove impurities from the skin.{{cn|date=August 2013}} The wash cloth is then used to wipe off the excess oil. Applied sparingly, oil may be used to moisturize the skin after the cleansing oil has been removed from the face.{{cn|date=March 2013}}

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 web|url=https://enticinglysimple.com/the-oil-cleansing-method-no-more-scary-chemicals/|title=The Oil Cleansing Method: No More Scary Chemicals|date=8 November 2016|website=Enticingly Simple|access-date=28 November 2016}}</ref> Other oils that are commonly used are [[jojoba oil]], [[sweet almond oil]], [[coconut oil]], [[argan oil]], [[rose hip seed oil]], [[sunflower oil]], [[safflower]] oil, and [[Grape seed oil|grapeseed oil]].<ref name=":0" /> Furthermore, some sources say that the oil cleansing method is not viable for sensitive skin.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://healthnews.uc.edu/news/?/12068/|title=UC HealthNews : UC HEALTH LINE: New Oil Cleansing Method Not Recommended for Problem Skin|newspaper=UC HealthNews|language=en-US|access-date=28 November 2016}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Shaving oil]]

* [[Strigil]]

==External links History==

[[File:Stamnos women bath Staatliche Antikensammlungen 2411.jpg|thumb|Stamnos women bath Staatliche Antikensammlungen 2411]]

* [http://www.theoilcleansingmethod.com/ Oil cleansing method website]

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'. [[Pliny the Elder]] himself mentions ancient bathing practices.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WIFiAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA494 |title=The Natural History of Pliny|author=Pliny the Elder|date=1 January 1890|publisher=G. Bell|language=en}}</ref>

==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=Oliver|first=Dana|date=17 November 2014|website=The Huffington Post|access-date=28 November 2016}}</ref>

==References==

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