Olive Oil Update: Final Decision
For my readers who followed my previous olive oil as facewash/moisturizer trial I have a final update. While I did see some immediate improvement from cystic acne and my skin tone became more even and the texture of my skin softer I was never completely rid of small white heads and clogged pores. Over time my complexion began to look a bit dull and my pores appeared to be increased slightly. While I found it to be an extremely effective and non-irritating moisturizer, over time I felt that I wasn’t getting a good clean using olive oil alone. Perhaps if I had done more freqent exfoliation this may have improved, but for the inconvenience of washing with olive oil twice a day I didn’t feel that the benefits outweighed the convenience. However, if you are really pinching pennies or are have irritated skin, olive oil is an excellent way to give your face a break from the harsh chemicals found in many face care products. If you have more money to spend, go with a good, natural line such as Aveda I really enjoyed their Outer Peace line, but found that it could be a bit cost prohibitive. Ultimately I found a new skin care regimen that has been effective enough that I can once again go without makeup, which in the end certainly helps the environment and my wallet. The ability to use fewer products won my final vote. If you have tried the oil cleansing method or used olive oil as a moisturizer, please comment on your experiences.
2 Responses to “Olive Oil Update: Final Decision”
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Hi!
I did the olive oil cleaning too. My problem was anytime I wanted to cook, I had to run to the bathroom sink to get my olive oil. Guess I could have solved that easily enough by using two containers, but I suffer from sloth.
I do exfoliate on a regular basis, so I didn't notice any dull skin. I wasn't happy with getting the olive oil in my hair. I tried things to avoid this, but really, I'm just not careful enough.
So, I agree, it's a great way to clean your skin. It does make it soft, but the few issues I mentioned are enough to keep me using my normal skin care cleaner.
Becky
Yes!!! Olive oil is one of my fave; inexpensive and great for skin and hair care!