tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post54762927388723312..comments2024-03-19T14:28:43.361+00:00Comments on Kitschy Coo: The Oil Cleansing Method: One Month InKitschy Coohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14498979148251880818noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-87967613483446269022013-06-17T22:43:46.290+01:002013-06-17T22:43:46.290+01:00Cool, I'll stick to my normal spf cream during...Cool, I'll stick to my normal spf cream during the day and give the oil a go at night. I use estee lauder double wear mascara which is pretty hard to shift, so it'll be interesting to see if it eliminates panda eyes. Bizarrely my mum just got a sample of cleansing oil free when she went to Gardener's World show at the NEC (??!), but I can't get her to part with it, so I'll start with olive. Thanks for the post xPickled Weaselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314110021040229107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-39686735453237836392013-06-09T22:52:31.601+01:002013-06-09T22:52:31.601+01:00Crunchy Betty is a total gold-mine!Crunchy Betty is a total gold-mine!Kitschy Coohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498979148251880818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-19595875639677007712013-06-09T22:52:05.753+01:002013-06-09T22:52:05.753+01:00Some of the oils are quite pricey individually (jo...Some of the oils are quite pricey individually (jojoba and argan in particular, and many essential oils if you're so inclined) but overall it's going to work out mega-cheap over the year. I used to use Clinique or Estee Lauder moisturiser at $40 a pop but the oils should work out so much cheaper over the year.Kitschy Coohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498979148251880818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-3231118685740160372013-06-09T22:49:19.706+01:002013-06-09T22:49:19.706+01:00If I'm caring and / or if it's sunny , I u...If I'm caring and / or if it's sunny , I use a BB cream with an SPF in it. I'm pretty sure you can use whatever you like during the day as far as moisturisers and make up go, but the oil before bed is meant to take it all off so you start with a clear face in the morning. I've definitely found the oil is excellent at removing makeup and even eye makeup!Kitschy Coohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498979148251880818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-35158085584655733602013-06-09T22:46:11.352+01:002013-06-09T22:46:11.352+01:00My hair is very, very thick and I have *loads* of ...My hair is very, very thick and I have *loads* of it. My current problem is that the underneath hair always looks dirty no matter how much attention I pay to it. I switched to sulfate free when I was at my mum's and it was awesome! But home again with hard water and poor pressure and even the sulfate free shampoo makes my hair look perpetually dirty :(Kitschy Coohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498979148251880818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-15090985060005722562013-06-09T22:42:32.929+01:002013-06-09T22:42:32.929+01:00Pumpkin oil is something I haven't heard anyth...Pumpkin oil is something I haven't heard anything about, thanks! What you said about 'works for some not for others' seems to be the key feature of OCM. I'm counting myself lucky just now that nothing catastrophic has happened to my skin, but it seems that trial and error is a definite thing.Kitschy Coohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498979148251880818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-47721932643379636902013-06-09T22:39:59.349+01:002013-06-09T22:39:59.349+01:00I've read the babyslime post many times! No p...I've read the babyslime post many times! No poo just sounds like a bit of a faff? I normally shower about 5 minutes before we need to leave for school so I've been put off thinking about putting baking soda on my head and then vinegar. Maybe I just need to switch to showers later in the day, or to be more organised in the morning :)Kitschy Coohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498979148251880818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-43899453033037222872013-06-09T22:36:52.399+01:002013-06-09T22:36:52.399+01:00I've heard this a lot too! Lots of stories fro...I've heard this a lot too! Lots of stories from people who had very good success until something went crazy down the line. That was one of the things that made me wary to try.Kitschy Coohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498979148251880818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-50391701299854375752013-06-09T22:35:11.490+01:002013-06-09T22:35:11.490+01:00That's interesting! I've heard *very* mixe...That's interesting! I've heard *very* mixed things about coconut oil. It's supposed to be comedogenic and therefore bad for people with problem skin, but a lot of people swear by it too!Kitschy Coohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498979148251880818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-70110457752672992702013-06-07T22:28:37.228+01:002013-06-07T22:28:37.228+01:00I'm waiting to finish my current cleanser befo...I'm waiting to finish my current cleanser before giving this a go.<br /><br />Thanks for the info. Will check out Crunchy Betty too.<br /><br />Sarabeth<br /><a href="kayaboo.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Life of an Agnostic Sunday School Teacher</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05428102198202871749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-48631292062846646732013-06-07T20:06:03.356+01:002013-06-07T20:06:03.356+01:00Thanks for the info. I've thought about doing ...Thanks for the info. I've thought about doing something like this and it's nice to hear from someone I know who has had good results. I have something I really like now but it's soooo expensive that I would love to switch to something more natural and cheaper.auntninnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12474437813560233345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-7202809052621017662013-06-07T13:04:48.478+01:002013-06-07T13:04:48.478+01:00I use a daily moisturiser with spf 25 in it and wo...I use a daily moisturiser with spf 25 in it and would be worried about going without it - do you use an spf alongside the oils? <br />Also can't tell the difference between the photos as you look radiant and lovely in both and Florence is right, those are natural lines that you get when you smile, you would look extremely freaky without them! Show us a 'straight face' photo so we can see what you mean :)Pickled Weaselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314110021040229107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-28372728755879123292013-06-07T09:24:30.627+01:002013-06-07T09:24:30.627+01:00yep, still advocating OCM 100%. I did no poo for ...yep, still advocating OCM 100%. I did no poo for about 4 months a couple years back and it never worked for me. I wanted it to work so badly. Even just reading stash avalanche's comment above me there makes me want it to work again. I think the problem is that my hair is too thick - often I'll stand under the shower but if I lift my hair up, it's still dry at the roots underneath. So there was a bad combination of the "bicarb of soda" (so cute) not reaching all the dirty hair, and then the natural tendency of "bicarb of soda" (still cute) to make your hair thicker, when I usually do everything in my power to make my hair flat. All the reviews I've read are from people who love it because it makes your hair thicker.<br /><br />You look to have pretty thick hair also, so I'll be curious to see how it works for you. Having shorter hair might be key too though.<br />-Acrafterhourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16543227880896655055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-35184923737469500482013-06-07T09:20:43.981+01:002013-06-07T09:20:43.981+01:00Me again... Just to clarify on my comment from yes...Me again... Just to clarify on my comment from yesterday, we only wash my son's hair with soapy-type stuff (Weleda Baby Wash) when whatever is in his hair won't come out with just water. And I did think of something oil-cleansing related: when we were looking for moisturisers for my son during his eczema phase, pumpkin oil was often recommended although you have to keep it in the fridge and use it up quickly. We didn't find it worked any better than anything else we tried but like all these things, some work for some people and not for others.<br />OK, no more comments on this post from me. Promise. :¬)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-86112232203822688512013-06-06T21:50:08.270+01:002013-06-06T21:50:08.270+01:00Can't comment on the oil cleansing (and you lo...Can't comment on the oil cleansing (and you look great in both photos) but I've been no-poo for about 3 months now. I started thinking about it after my son was born and had terrible eczema possibly exacerbated by daily baths (first time parents, ya know...). We changed to bathing him once a week (with wipe downs the rest of the time) and got rid of all soap/detergent, the eczema got better and we kept going with the new routine. He's two now and only gets washed with soap if he is actually dirty; his hair just gets a rub over with a wet sponge unless it is full of jelly/pasta sauce/sunscreen/etc.<br /><br />I did quite a bit of research about going no-poo. I used to think it was literally not washing your hair but it seems to vary. I found this post very informative http://babyslime.livejournal.com/174054.html. I have long hair and used to have a very itchy scalp which would go through phases of being reasonably happy then having a major scabby breakout (but not really what I'd call dandruff). I gave up shampoo around February I think and changed to bicarb of soda and cider vinegar. I wet my hair, massage in about 2 tablespoons of dry bicarb (some people make a past first but I think that only works with short hair), give it a good rub, rinse it out and do a final rinse with a good splosh of vinegar in a jug of water. It worked really well from day 1 and I haven't had any itchyness. I also found that I no longer need conditioner before I can get a comb through my (wet) hair - it combs better now than when I used shampoo and conditioner. And I can let my hair/head dry naturally whereas before I would get an itchy scalp if I did that. <br />Sorry! Very long comment and possibly TMI but hope it's useful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-85541435881246656702013-06-06T20:12:28.172+01:002013-06-06T20:12:28.172+01:00I did it for a while and it was the best method I ...I did it for a while and it was the best method I ever used on my face until something (I'm not sure what!) went majorly wrong one day and I had a very painful breakout that took several weeks to clear up beneath my jawline. I shyed away from it after that but really should just give it a whirl again and avoid that area maybe.Alison - Belovedlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408859422081350618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-9717172933949092812013-06-06T19:34:38.914+01:002013-06-06T19:34:38.914+01:00Didn't realise you we're trying this! I...Didn't realise you we're trying this! I've been using OCM with coconut oil for over 2 years now. Nothing else mixed in, just coconut oil. I cleanse with that at night and rub a little oil on after to moisturise, then in the morning splash with cold water and apply bb cream. Works fab for me, wish I'd known about it as a spotty teenager! Hoping to save my kids that pain!Tequilamonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684892649684706052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-68405244708762103422013-06-06T16:15:45.942+01:002013-06-06T16:15:45.942+01:00Thank you! We have hard water that makes it SUPER ...Thank you! We have hard water that makes it SUPER hard to get residue out. I switched to non-sulfate shampoo but it hasn't helped at all. I hadn't hear of castille soap, I'll check it out.Kitschy Coohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498979148251880818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-78207382733805110342013-06-06T16:07:10.207+01:002013-06-06T16:07:10.207+01:00You are entirely too sweet, Florence. I read a lo...You are entirely too sweet, Florence. I read a lot of comments from people on Crunchy Betty afraid to stop their Cetaphil, you're not alone! And thanks for the no-poo anecdata :)Kitschy Coohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498979148251880818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-53611693608000736442013-06-06T16:05:18.665+01:002013-06-06T16:05:18.665+01:00I premix it in a pourable beaker, Keri. When I sta...I premix it in a pourable beaker, Keri. When I started I did 1T castor, 1T olive oil, and 1T jojoba but when I realised I wanted less castor I added another tablespoon of jojoba. That mix has lasted all month! And, yep, I do it every night.Kitschy Coohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498979148251880818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-3788817749866438962013-06-06T15:30:55.804+01:002013-06-06T15:30:55.804+01:00That's brilliant that you have found it work s...That's brilliant that you have found it work so well for you! I can't really tell the difference between you 2 photo's...but will take your word for it. Tell me, do you premix your oils in a bottle or just wing it at each wash? Also, do you do it every single night? Just wondering, I have only being doing it since you mentioned it on IG. Ta, KeriKerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11184404647217876025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-24310424953328352452013-06-06T14:51:40.824+01:002013-06-06T14:51:40.824+01:00I tried no-poo when i was pregnant last time round...I tried no-poo when i was pregnant last time round and found it hard (after having a 'wash every day with head and shoulders habit' so it was probably asking a lot.) In the end i shifted to using castile soap every couple of days or so which works really well for me, and which i make myself in about an hour once or twice a year, so it's cheap too. and it's only olive oil and lye so it's nice and simple.<br /><br />however my husband hasn't used soap or shampoo for years (just straight water) and he smells great and has wonderful hair, and none of the children have ever used shampoo and there hair is great too. so it's definitely worth an experiment. (once i'm no longer breastfeeding i will probably give it another go or start going longer between washes and just rinse my hair in between.<br /><br />hope that helps. :)katiehhttp://www.oxfordkitchenyarns.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-92208710060608657572013-06-06T13:21:22.250+01:002013-06-06T13:21:22.250+01:00That's so lovely that you've found somethi...That's so lovely that you've found something that works so well, although the before and after pictures are fairly poor at demonstrating your point as you look completely young, gorgeous and vibrant in both and no one else apart from you would notice any lines (although because you drew my attention to them I stopped to look and I still don't think there are any age-related lines on your face, only temporary creases because you're smiling, which serve to make you look more smiley and as though it's natural radiance and not botox that's responsible for your wrinkle-free skin). <br /><br />I'm tempted to try it on your softness recommendation though, but every time I've moved away from Cetaphil cleanser my skin has become an unmanageable nightmare, so I feel a little too scared.<br /><br />With the no-poo - I tried this when I was 14...unfortunately it coincided with a summer holiday where my friend and I spent our time almost exclusively beside and in the pool. I can still remember the horrific smell now, and how delighted I was when my friend agreed that we should finally give up on the experiment after a month. We washed our hair with double helpings of shampoo and it was heavenly. I think if you avoid a swimming pool and chlorine it could work though as the logic behind it makes sense - I'll look forward to hearing how you get on. <br /><br /><br />Florence Knapp (Flossie Teacakes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09024138702384185444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-59443393202342426452013-06-06T13:10:40.659+01:002013-06-06T13:10:40.659+01:00I got them on Amazon from a seller called Naissanc...I got them on Amazon from a seller called Naissance, ranging from approx £3ish per 100ml to £8ish (Jojoba is the most expensive). You might find you don't even need moisturiser after, I haven't used any the whole month! This post on Crunchy Betty is super interesting too: http://www.crunchybetty.com/simple-homemade-3-ingredient-facial-oil-moisturizer-customize-it-for-your-own-gorgeous-skinKitschy Coohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498979148251880818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435738925121167166.post-3190793671524101412013-06-06T13:04:43.938+01:002013-06-06T13:04:43.938+01:00I've been looking at this as I was recommended...I've been looking at this as I was recommended using an oil after cleansing and before moisturising, so was wondering if this would work, followed by moisturiser. Can I ask where you found the oils? Holland and barrett seem to only come in large bottles at large prices. thanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01971790561643339459noreply@blogger.com