So i’ve been off dabbling in home made skincare lately and can confirm i’ve found the BEST skin and hair product!
It is our little friend Extra Virgin Olive Oil!

I’ve been using the Oil Cleansing Method for about three months now and was going to replace my Shu Uemura but then decided that first, i’d make my own. I’m glad I did! It is simple to use and not overly greasy. All you need to do is massage it into your face when dry, then rinse off. Simple! I use it in the shower but be careful with that because the floor will get a little slippery and dangerous!
It is also good for a body scrub. Just mix olive oil with sea salt and you’re good to go. It is better than a normal store purchased scrub because you step out of the shower completely moisturised – there is no need to apply anything further.
And of course, you can make it into a hot oil treatment for your hair. Just heat it up in the microwave and apply. Don’t make it too hot! You can either sleep with it on or leave it on for an hour then wash it off. I used a 50/50 mix of olive oil and sesame oil. It worked well. It gave my hair a hell of a lot of shine and volume.
Facial scrubs can be made with simply sugar, or you can add other ingredients such as lemon juice and yoghurt.
It is easy, cost-effective, healthy and truly makes your skin and hair shine!
No more Shu Uemura for me – it’s olive oil from now for me. You can use a number of oils such as jojoba oil (good for acne!), coconut oil, almond oil, grapeseed oil, avocado oil or make a mix of them to your liking.
If you want to read more about the Oil Cleansing Method head to www.theoilcleansingmethod.com