1 tablespoon Rosemary-Infused Jojoba Oil (see Chapter 7) 4
tablespoons grapeseed oil
What you will need: funnel, dark-colored 4-ounce bottle—one with a
cap or pump top is ideal
- To Make: Place the funnel over your bottle and add the hazelnut oil.
Pierce the vitamin E capsules and squeeze them out into the bottle,
discarding the gel caps. Add the essential oils. Next, add the castor oil
and rosemary-infused jojoba oil, and fill up the bottle with grapeseed oil.
Shake for a minute or so to blend. - To Store: Store out of direct sunlight in bottle. Will keep for up to six
months. - To Use: Oil cleansers are best used at night, when your skin is in need of
a deeper cleaning. Shake well before use, as the heavier oils may settle to
the bottom. Start with dry rather than wet skin. Massage a pump or two
into your skin using gentle circular, upward strokes. It is completely
worth it to take the few extra minutes to massage areas of wrinkles and
clogged pores for at least 3 minutes and up to 10 minutes. Avoid any
active blemishes or recent eruptions. The longer you massage, the more
debris you will feel (i.e., de-clogged pore gunk). It’s gross, but fabulous,
right? - Next, run hot water over a washcloth. Wring the cloth out a bit, letting it
cool so it’s not too hot. Set the cloth on your face, steaming the oil, dirt,
makeup, and grime out of your pores, then gently wipe the oil, dirt, and
grime off your face. Rinse out the cloth well and repeat the steaming
process 2–5 times. Use a few times per week, up to once per day as a
facial cleanser. Start with once per week, working your way up in
frequency depending on how your skin responds.