Oil Cleansing Method (OCM)

Name: Oil Cleansing Method (OCM)
Brand: DIY & Homemade
Rating: 3.3 (384 reviews)

384 reviews

3.3 / 5

Reviews

1.0

from

cosmiccrusader

8 years ago

I'm sitting here, reading OCM reviews because even after my very failed foray into it, there's such an allure to the method and the way it's worked for others! About 5 years ago, I spent a few...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

5.0

from

michellerodgerscts

8 years ago

I have been oil cleansing for about a month now, and I will never go back. I use either 100% grapeseed oil, 100% almond oil (both food grade) or a combination of both. I rub the oil on my skin,...

About reviewer (111 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Dark, Neutral

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Sammy68

8 years ago

Everyone's skin is unique and will react differently to methods of cleansing. After using the OCM for several years, here are some things that I have discovered either from personal use and by...

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue

1.0

from

honestreview

8 years ago

I've tried OCM for a few times (not in a row) as a deep cleansing routine. I use combination of castor oil and sweet almond oil. Yes, I found I have the same experience as those whose clogged pores...

About reviewer (129 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairOther, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack

3.0

from

bonrok

8 years ago

Back in 2004, I learned about OCM, or Oil Cleansing Method for facial cleansing. I only do it once a month now as I never had the guts to stick out the purging phases. But it really does being a...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen

1.0

from

kellybethga

9 years ago

I tried this only for a week and a half and should've read reviews here before I even tried that long and wasted money on organic oils. My skin HATED, HATED, HATED oil cleansing. I tried...

About reviewer (75 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Curly, Fine

EyesOther

1.0

from

Mizzmandi

9 years ago

This is the worst thing I have ever done to my skin and I really regret trying it! I have normal/combination skin which has always been clear as in I have never had proper acne, only the occasional...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

1.0

from

middlemarch

9 years ago

A "friend" of a cool blogger and hairstylist living in Paris swore that jojoba oil works wonders on removing blackheads and making your skin trouble free. She went into detail describing the...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0

from

aenflex

9 years ago

I have normal to dry skin, no acne, no blackheads, my skin isn't particularly sensitive. It's just getting old :/ I've been oil cleansing for quite some time now. After using Castile soap...

About reviewer (244 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown

1.0

from

Carybear

9 years ago

Like dissolves like in theory. Not in practice when talking about plant oils and human skin lipids. OCM is best for dry skinned folk and those with clog prone, acne prone skin should stay away...

About reviewer (319 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Olive, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

2.0

from

lushlife505

9 years ago

No matter what oils I used my skin did not like this method. I really wanted this to improve my complexion and wanted to use something healthier for my skin. Unfortunately after trying many...

About reviewer (1241 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

ness321

9 years ago

This has replaced my usual Clarins cleansers (which I loved). I use fresh olive oil alone to cleanse my face, and it works better than anything I've ever tried. It removes sunscreen and a full face...

About reviewer (62 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen

2.0

from

Eveyeve

9 years ago

My skin has always been problematic. Very sensitive, extremely dry, patchy and flaky and since I stopped taking the contraception pill I get hormonal breakouts in my hair- and jawline. I've tried...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

erikerik

9 years ago

I've been using OCM for over 3 years. i have acne-prone skin and i still have some breakouts as i used to (not because of ocm), but i like it very much because it's the only thing that doesn't dry...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown

1.0

from

hellokatty00

9 years ago

NOT FOR EVERYONE! This ruined my skin :(((( btw I used Castor oil and Sunflower Oil

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Other

EyesBrown

5.0

from

katarinapierce

9 years ago

I have always used my cleansing oil to remove all my makeup and I absolutely love it. However during that time of the month I would still get occasional breakouts and that because of my oily T-zone...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

bootyturtle

9 years ago

Best thing I ever did for my skin was starting to cleanse with olive oil. All I do is get a cotton ball wet, dip in a bit of olive oil, cleanse my face with that, and then follow up with a wet...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Yelena19

9 years ago

I love it! I have been using the Oil Cleansing Method for more than two years and I would never go back to commercial products. My skin looks fresh, moist and plump. My pores are smaller....

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther

5.0

from

ChloeLB

9 years ago

HOLY SWEAR WORD! I have been doing this for about a week and only using olive oil. I intend to get either hazelnut oil or castor oil to mix it with but so far i've use either plain ol' olive oil...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel

5.0

from

isavella

9 years ago

I have been using OCM regularly for a few years. After experimenting a bit, my simple mix is 50/50 castor/grapeseed oils, with a few drops of tea tree if I'm breaking out. I *try* to do this...

About reviewer (542 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown