I wash my face with oil......

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     The weirdest thing happened to me when I went veg, my face became the driest place on the planet. I don't think I am the only one this happened to, I cant be. Now, I am not saying that I had great skin to begin with. When I was a teenager I had skin like porcelain, but then around 28 (when I started eating food out of a box and whatever could be delivered to my door) I started getting acne. I tried everything. I ordered expensive cleansers, I went to spas, there was no rock I left un-turned......except for one. Using natural products. Not products you buy at the store in a tube labeled natural, I mean actual natural products. 

     So here I was, making this commitment to myself that I wasn't going to use chemicals anymore, and my face was falling off. I was so dry around my mouth that I looked like I had fallen asleep, drooled all over myself, then forgot to wash my face. It was bad. What in the hell was I supposed to do? I Googled it. 

     Baking soda! Of course! I mixed baking soda with some coconut oil and voila! My skin was looking better already. Cut to a few weeks later, and I was using the exfoliant about 3 times a week when I got out of the shower, and using straight coconut oil as a moisturizer. I had stopped washing my face. My skin looked amazing, better then ever. This was getting expensive though. Not only was I using the coconut oil on my face, I was using it to moisturize my whole body. I looked online for a cheaper coconut oil, but I couldn't find anything that didn't make me feel like I was throwing money out the window. I don't mind cooking with it, I don't mind using it sparingly, but I felt wasteful rubbing it all over my body for the sake of beauty. I needed alternatives. 

     I did some more research, and what I came up with was Jojoba Oil and Olive Oil. Jojoba Oil is pretty amazing, I have been hearing about its benefits for years, but I had gotten to the point where I didn't trust hype anymore. I should have stopped listening to the hype of processed chemicals and started listening to the hype of nature a long time ago, because this stuff is AMAZING. I mean, holy cow. My skin is perfect. PERFECT. And my hair! Its so soft and shiny! What more could I ask for? 

     So how do I use it? I took an old glass spray bottle I had that contained a hair product and I cleaned and sanitized it (essential oils can break down plastic). I filled it with about 2/3 olive oil and 1/3 Jojoba Oil. I also added about 30 drops of tea tree oil, 6 drops of rose oil, 5 drops of lemon oil, and 5 drops of orange oil. All of these are food grade and certified organic. This oil smells SO good (my boyfriend cant get enough) but each essential oil has its own benefits as well.  I will have a list at the bottom of the blog for you on the benefits of each oil. Now, instead of washing my face, I have kept up exfoliating about 3 times a week with the baking soda and coconut oil, but at night and in the morning I spray a little bit of my Jojoba Oil mixture onto a washcloth and wash my face with it. I rinse with warm water, and apply just a bit more to my face to moisturize if needed. I also use this same mixture on my entire body including my hair for moisture. ALL OF MY HAIR PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN THROWN OUT, except for shampoo and conditioner! I don't need them anymore! 

     So, basically, I have gotten a heck of a lot prettier by switching to natural products, and I am getting tons of health benefits from it too. I will take that! 

Benefits from each product I am using:

Jojoba Oil - 

Uses: Eye and face makeup remover, moisturizer, facial cleanser, massage oil, foot and hand softener, deep conditioning treatment for hair, mend split ends of hair by applying a small amount to damp hair, cuticle treatment, lip conditioner, shaving prep and aftershave, acne treatment. 

Benefits: Jojoba oil is both antibacterial and anti fungal. Therefore Jojoba oil can really assist in the reduction of pimples and acne. Jojoba oil is also naturally rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E, all of which are incredibly nourishing for the skin. Vitamin A is known to be an excellent wrinkle fighter whilst Vitamin E is used to minimize scaring in the skin.

Olive Oil - 

There are a variety of antioxidants in olive oil including Vitamin A and E but the most potent compound is hydroxytyrosol (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroxytyrosol). Hydroxytyrosol is a very rare but potent antioxidant found in olive oil that prevents free radical damage on skin cells.  Its deep penetrating properties not only moisturize your skin but also help brighten your skin.

TeaTree Oil - 

Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antiviral, Balsamic (promotes absorption of nutrients from food and gives protection from diseases), Cicatrisant (heals wounds quicker and protects them from infections, as well as helps neutralization of the scar marks and after spots left by eruptions, boils, pox, acne etc.), Expectorant, Fungicide, Insecticide, Helps remove toxins from the body. 

Rose Oil - 

Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antiviral, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Bactericidal (It can be used in treatment of typhoid, diarrhea, cholera, food poisoning and other diseases which are caused by bacteria. Further, it can cure internal bacterial infections like in colon, stomach, intestines and urinary tract as well as external infections on skin, ears, eyes and in wounds.), Purifies blood, Great for the health of your liver, Soothes stomach and prevents ulcers, Regulates hormone production and helps balance them, It is one of the best oils which can give you a shining, fresh and youthful skin. 

Lemon Oil - 

Relieves stress, helps insomnia, helps aid in weight loss, strengthens hair and helps dandruff, Lemon oil is also a good remedy for the increasing the luster of dull skin. It's astringent and detoxifying in nature, and rejuvenates dull skin. Its antiseptic properties help in treating pimples and various skin disorders. Lemon is also recommended for oily skin.

Orange Oil - Anti inflammatory, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Antiseptic, Diuretic, Very good for maintaining a healthy, smooth and glamorous skin. It also helps cure acne and dermatitis.