DamDamfino
Early 30's - Still dealing with acne, now with the added perk of fine lines!
Fitzpatrick I -...
Early 30's - Still dealing with acne, now with the added perk of fine lines!
Fitzpatrick I - Very pale. I was born with freckles and I burn very easily. I struggle with PIE not PIH.
Combination skin - Oily nose and U zone.
Sensitive skin - possibly slight rosacea, reddens easily, my barrier is always out of whack.
Acne Prone - hormonal and regular. Cystic acne always on my jawline. Feels like everything breaks me out, and quickly.
There is *something* in western sunscreens that my skin absolutely hates, but I haven't figured it out yet.
Allergic to Benzoyl Peroxide - full body rash.
I'm fairly certain that cetyl alcohol, sulfates, micas, and zinc oxide break me out.
I cant use micellar waters (they break me out too).
My skin can tolerate a LOT of exfoliation, in fact I think it needs it.
I have been a skincare addict since the early 2010s, but have not been following the trends for the last few years. I'm not on any socials. Just doing my own thing.
I am disabled with an autoimmune skin condition, with no income, so I buy new products very rarely, and when I do, I don't want to feel like I've wasted my precious money.
I also like the bare basics, DIYing, and "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."
Weekly OCM Routine
Skincare RoutineMorning Routine
6 steps1.
Apply BHA to dry skin - no need to cleanse skin with a cleanser beforehand.
Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
2.
Several different cloths for this.
1. A hot damp washcloth for steaming the face.
2. A dry towel to pat the face...
3.
Whatever oil
My favorite is a thicker mineral oil sold as laxatives that has tocopherol added. It seems to pull...
4.
Wipe the oil off the face after the OCM massage with a soft microfiber towel - wipe in a *downward* direction -...
5.
Take advantage of your lubed-up face and dermaplane/shave the vellus hairs off for a super smooth result.
I also...
Type: Original
6.
You can leave the OCM oil on, or you can wash the residue off if you'd prefer.
Use an oil-based, oil to milk,...
Evening Routine
5 steps1.
Moisturize the skin, replenish the oils you removed, with more "clean" oils. A mix of jojoba and rosehip is my...
1.
Moisturize the skin, replenish the oils you removed, with more "clean" oils. A mix of jojoba and rosehip is my...
2. A small dab of Tea Tree Oil on any active acne *on top* of your moisturizer/oil combo.
A blend of jojoba oil and...
Tuesday
Use this or the peel off mask to remove any SFs and gunk leftover from Sundays OCM.
The idea is that the...
Tuesday
Use this or the Biore strips to pull out any blackheads and gunk leftover from Sundays OCM.
Peel off masks...
A weekly OCM routine to erase SFs, remove clogs and blackheads, and reduce enlarged pores.
A regular OCM has improved my skin texture so much, that it is irreplaceable in my weekly routine. Starting out, I did OCM 2x a week, now I do...
A weekly OCM routine to erase SFs, remove clogs and blackheads, and reduce enlarged pores.
A regular OCM has improved my skin texture so much, that it is irreplaceable in my weekly routine. Starting out, I did OCM 2x a week, now I do it 1x a week for maintenance of blackheads, texture, pore size and breakouts. Oil has to be applied to dry skin. Add in drainage massage if you'd like. You can optionally clean the OCM oil residue off with an oil-based cleanser. You can optionally dermaplane after OCM. You can optionally moisturize after the OCM with another application of a "clean" oil.
Popular Oils: - Mineral Oil (baby oil, pure mineral oil, or laxative oil) - Argan Oil - Caster Oil - Jojoba Oil - Almond Oil - Grapeseed Oil