Oil Cleansing Method (OCM)

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

3.3

384 reviews

61%

would repurchase

3.2/5

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5.0

from

blackmamba6

10 years ago

I am really, really, really impressed with the Oil Cleansing Method. After reading so much about it, I wanted to simplify the process, so I use only a dab of pure Shea Butter. It's...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesGray

5.0

from

BarefootedALIEN

10 years ago

I do not use castor oil. I use NOW Grapeseed oil. With dry fingers, I rub the oil all over my face at night. Rinse my fingers off, brush my teeth, probably go potty one last time, and then rinse...

About reviewer (101 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

1.0

from

lauracph88

10 years ago

OMG. Don't even know why I ever got on this horrid cleansing fad. One week of the OCM (followed the instructions to the letter) with 20% castor oil and 80% sweet almond oil, and my skin has never...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen

5.0

from

giraffe4994

10 years ago

To give some background: I have struggled with level 3 acne since I was about 13 years old, I'm 19 now. I've been on everything, harsh topical treatments, birth control, even as extreme as...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBlue

4.0

from

UrbanFacedMacnamedNYX

10 years ago

I have dry/oily sensitive acne prone skin and I have noticed a big difference. I use castor olive tea tree and vitamin e oils. I do the massage the sit time 2 min each. I then cleanse my face with...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen

1.0

from

teojia

10 years ago

I started reading natural beauty blogs, and felt resolved to educate myself on the chemicals around me and in the products I use. It was therefore natural that I switched to OCM. I bought a bunch...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

1.0

from

itiselizabeth

10 years ago

Edit: I am currently on Accutane for the damage this has done to my once clear skin. Bactrim cleared my face up mostly (which means the OCM created a major infection in my face), but I'm on...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue

1.0

from

ilovezorro

10 years ago

I tried jojoba oil and olive oil long ago, and got a face full of zits for my trouble. Recently I tried hemp seed oil on half of my face for about a month, which worked really well at first, but...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairOther

EyesGreen

2.0

from

skuper

10 years ago

Good for keeping skin moisturized horrible for acne prone skin

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

2.0

from

DJCupcakes

10 years ago

A bit of background first: My skin has always been combination/oily, acne-prone, and prone to clogged pores. Back when I spent a lot of time on the Skincare Board, I tried oil cleansing, but not of...

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

from

ziastarlight

11 years ago

I started the OCM after reading the buzz about it--but I started it very cautiously after reading all the horror stories. The Oil Cleansing Method (OCM) isn't for everyone, but with a lot of...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesOther

1.0

from

princessshar

11 years ago

My experience with OCM was horrible. I have combination skin, which was quite clear however i had these tiny bumps on my forehead, and I also wanted to go towards more natural skin care. So I...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

starberr1e

11 years ago

First, some facts about my skin: mostly dry, some propensity for blackheads around my nose, KP bumps on cheeks/jawline, fair complexion, easily sunburnt & super sensitive. What works for me: 2...

About reviewer (75 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

1.0

from

CKBoyt

11 years ago

DO NOT DO THIS IF YOU HAVE ACNE-PRONE SKIN AND/OR EASILY CLOGGED PORES. DO NOT. NEVER EVER EVER. The risk is NOT worth it. I was at my wit's end trying to clear up my acne + flaky skin combo...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

IndustryKoda

11 years ago

OCM may not be the answer for everyone. Here are the basics: 1) Different types of oil (and how they are extracted): Organic or inorganic:Jojoba, coconut, castor, sesame, advocado, walnut,...

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesOther

1.0

from

srbel

11 years ago

I had to write this review I never write reviews but I just had to. I always had pimple free skin and never had any problems with acne of anything like fhat. Having a pimple was very rare. But then...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther

2.0

from

mtcowgirly

11 years ago

Bad for my skin. I did ocm for about two weeks. My skin is very oily all over, but dehydrated and flaky at the same time. Frustrating. Suffered from bad bad acne since I was 12, and I'm now 25....

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen

1.0

from

Arhtexas

11 years ago

HATED THIS!!!!!!! It was all fine and good...I was using the premium oils, had an appropriate mixture for my skin type, etc....when after 3 weeks, I got tiny flesh toned bumps (enclosed pimples)...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen

5.0

from

heather

11 years ago

I am loving this. Effective, non-irritating, and easy to rinse. My current recipe for 5 oz of cleansing oil is: 2 ounces castor oil 1 ounce rice bran oil 1/2 ounce grapeseed oil 1/2 ounce...

About reviewer (166 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel

4.0

from

Alyssa1209

11 years ago

I've been using OCM for about a month, and I am very happy with it. I can't say it's a miracle cure for acne, but it has improved my skin more than any other product I've used. I have always had...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue