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Fri May 25, 2012 8:55 am  |
Been using the OCM and love it. I do like to apply a thin layer of oil to skin afterward. Currently I'm using grapeseed oil with a little almond oil for both cleansing and afterward but it doesn't seem to absorb very well? Normal to dry, mature skin.
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Fri May 25, 2012 9:05 am |
The lipid portion of the skin barrier is primarily comprised of cholesterol, ceramides and saturated fatty acids (stearic and palmitic); cholesterol particularly depletes as we age. No clear oils are rich in these lipids: good sources include shea butter, palm fruit oil, lecithin and lanolin.
If you want a clear oil maybe try olive squalane which is closely related to a major component of sebum? I find oils absorb far better when blended in the hand with a humectant, my favourite is aloe vera gel. |
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Sensitivity, forehead pigmentation & elevens, nose & chin clogged pores. Topicals: Aloe vera, squalane, lactic acid, Myfawnie KinNiaNag HG: Weleda calendula, Lanolips, Guinot masque essentiel, Flexitol Naturals, Careprost. Gadgets: Vaughter dermarollers, Lightstim. |
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Fri May 25, 2012 2:45 pm |
| Yes Ive tried this mixture too FF (pure jojoba + aloe vera gel) and it works a treat. Any problem with premixing the oil + humectant in a bottle to use that way instead of in the palm at time-of-use? |
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Fri May 25, 2012 6:04 pm |
| Firefox7275 wrote: |
The lipid portion of the skin barrier is primarily comprised of cholesterol, ceramides and saturated fatty acids (stearic and palmitic); cholesterol particularly depletes as we age. No clear oils are rich in these lipids: good sources include shea butter, palm fruit oil, lecithin and lanolin.
If you want a clear oil maybe try olive squalane which is closely related to a major component of sebum? I find oils absorb far better when blended in the hand with a humectant, my favourite is aloe vera gel. |
I agree. I tend to mix my oil with HA serum from GoW and it sinks in MUCH better than just oil alone. |
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Fri May 25, 2012 7:26 pm |
| fawnie wrote: |
| Yes Ive tried this mixture too FF (pure jojoba + aloe vera gel) and it works a treat. Any problem with premixing the oil + humectant in a bottle to use that way instead of in the palm at time-of-use? |
I haven't tried because I am too lazy to muck about with emulsifiers and preservatives!  |
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Sensitivity, forehead pigmentation & elevens, nose & chin clogged pores. Topicals: Aloe vera, squalane, lactic acid, Myfawnie KinNiaNag HG: Weleda calendula, Lanolips, Guinot masque essentiel, Flexitol Naturals, Careprost. Gadgets: Vaughter dermarollers, Lightstim. |
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Fri May 25, 2012 7:31 pm |
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| Firefox7275 wrote: |
The lipid portion of the skin barrier is primarily comprised of cholesterol, ceramides and saturated fatty acids (stearic and palmitic); cholesterol particularly depletes as we age. No clear oils are rich in these lipids: good sources include shea butter, palm fruit oil, lecithin and lanolin.
If you want a clear oil maybe try olive squalane which is closely related to a major component of sebum? I find oils absorb far better when blended in the hand with a humectant, my favourite is aloe vera gel. |
I agree. I tend to mix my oil with HA serum from GoW and it sinks in MUCH better than just oil alone. |
I can't see a reason not to, if they separate just shake before applying, why bother with an emulsifier? |
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Sat Jun 02, 2012 6:53 pm |
| Hmmm...I have sweet almond oil, grapeseed oil, rose hip oil, EVOO and aloe gel here....a simple recipe please? |
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Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:00 pm |
| ohhhh...plum sounds lovely! Do you mix it with anything? |
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Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:18 pm |
| fawnie....where do you buy the plum oil. I have never heard of it before. |
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Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:24 pm |
| leeleedeedee wrote: |
| fawnie....where do you buy the plum oil. I have never heard of it before. |
The link is in her post leelee!  |
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