Comments on: TKOG Who slathers her skin with oil (Guest Post by Fabulously Broke) http://www.notthatkindofgirl.net/2010/01/13/tkog-who-slathers-her-skin-with-oil-guest-post-by-fabulously-broke/ So what am I doing today that I've never done before? Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:38:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Alyssa http://www.notthatkindofgirl.net/2010/01/13/tkog-who-slathers-her-skin-with-oil-guest-post-by-fabulously-broke/comment-page-1/#comment-1846 Alyssa Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:24:07 +0000 http://notthatkindofgirl.net/?p=846#comment-1846 Haha, your methods sound a little complicated! I'm the same as you when it comes to experimenting with Green alternatives to makeup and makeup removal. When it comes to oils and makeup removal, I only use 100% Virgin Olive Oil to remove eye makeup. I keep a little stash of it in my bathroom, and dip a Q-tip in it, rubbing off excess oil onto the little tub I keep it in, and then gentling rubbing it over my eyes (taking care never to open the eye while it's on because it burns!) You need very, very little oil on the swab otherwise it is a mess. But a little definitely goes a long way. Then I have a paper towel half-damped with water in my other hand, and immediately pat down/gently wipe the eye area of oil/makeup stuff sitting on my eye. It works for me =) but agreed, for my face I just use a mix of Facial cleansers and whatnot, too. A cotton tip dipped in Vasoline can also remove your make up but it's a bit heavier and requires more harsh rubbing, so I don't prefer it. Aly Haha, your methods sound a little complicated! I’m the same as you when it comes to experimenting with Green alternatives to makeup and makeup removal. When it comes to oils and makeup removal, I only use 100% Virgin Olive Oil to remove eye makeup. I keep a little stash of it in my bathroom, and dip a Q-tip in it, rubbing off excess oil onto the little tub I keep it in, and then gentling rubbing it over my eyes (taking care never to open the eye while it’s on because it burns!)

You need very, very little oil on the swab otherwise it is a mess. But a little definitely goes a long way. Then I have a paper towel half-damped with water in my other hand, and immediately pat down/gently wipe the eye area of oil/makeup stuff sitting on my eye. It works for me =) but agreed, for my face I just use a mix of Facial cleansers and whatnot, too.

A cotton tip dipped in Vasoline can also remove your make up but it’s a bit heavier and requires more harsh rubbing, so I don’t prefer it.

Aly

]]> By: Eternal*Voyageur http://www.notthatkindofgirl.net/2010/01/13/tkog-who-slathers-her-skin-with-oil-guest-post-by-fabulously-broke/comment-page-1/#comment-1845 Eternal*Voyageur Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:09:43 +0000 http://notthatkindofgirl.net/?p=846#comment-1845 The breakouts are the skin's purification process, they subside after 2-3 weeks, and are worththe wait. I'd suggest a mix of castor oil and jojoba for cleansing. Castor is cleansing, and jojoba is way lighter than olive oil. Make it 30% castor and the rest jojoba. The breakouts are the skin’s purification process, they subside after 2-3 weeks, and are worththe wait.

I’d suggest a mix of castor oil and jojoba for cleansing. Castor is cleansing, and jojoba is way lighter than olive oil. Make it 30% castor and the rest jojoba.

]]> By: 2010 just keeps getting better. « Fabulously Broke in the City http://www.notthatkindofgirl.net/2010/01/13/tkog-who-slathers-her-skin-with-oil-guest-post-by-fabulously-broke/comment-page-1/#comment-1844 2010 just keeps getting better. « Fabulously Broke in the City Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:01:22 +0000 http://notthatkindofgirl.net/?p=846#comment-1844 [...] I ended up getting my butt in gear this week and I wrote a guest post about using Olive Oil to clean my skin on Not that Kind of Girl’s fabulous [...] [...] I ended up getting my butt in gear this week and I wrote a guest post about using Olive Oil to clean my skin on Not that Kind of Girl’s fabulous [...]

]]> By: nashe http://www.notthatkindofgirl.net/2010/01/13/tkog-who-slathers-her-skin-with-oil-guest-post-by-fabulously-broke/comment-page-1/#comment-1843 nashe Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:32:53 +0000 http://notthatkindofgirl.net/?p=846#comment-1843 Hahaha I'm laughing at the oil-water cooking analogy. Can't imagine that happening on my face! But yeah... some people's skin can deal with only water to cleanse. I guess it's fine as long as they don't use a ton of makeup. Hahaha I’m laughing at the oil-water cooking analogy. Can’t imagine that happening on my face! But yeah… some people’s skin can deal with only water to cleanse. I guess it’s fine as long as they don’t use a ton of makeup.

]]> By: sandyb http://www.notthatkindofgirl.net/2010/01/13/tkog-who-slathers-her-skin-with-oil-guest-post-by-fabulously-broke/comment-page-1/#comment-1842 sandyb Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:13:59 +0000 http://notthatkindofgirl.net/?p=846#comment-1842 These are some great tips, my friend. I've heard of this before, but have never tried it, mainly b/c I fear the BREAKOUTS! I've tried so many "natural" methods, but I'm still convinced a little chemical action is necessary. Although, I do find tea tree oil to make a great astringent. Love that you experimented for us and that you posted in TKOG fashion. Fun, right? These are some great tips, my friend. I’ve heard of this before, but have never tried it, mainly b/c I fear the BREAKOUTS! I’ve tried so many “natural” methods, but I’m still convinced a little chemical action is necessary. Although, I do find tea tree oil to make a great astringent.

Love that you experimented for us and that you posted in TKOG fashion. Fun, right?

]]> By: Girl With A Bow. http://www.notthatkindofgirl.net/2010/01/13/tkog-who-slathers-her-skin-with-oil-guest-post-by-fabulously-broke/comment-page-1/#comment-1841 Girl With A Bow. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:47:35 +0000 http://notthatkindofgirl.net/?p=846#comment-1841 I'm a very light facial cleanser girl, every morning in the shower. Otherwise, water does just fine. Bit dubious about putting extra oil on your face though, it doesn't sound like a pleasant experience at all. I’m a very light facial cleanser girl, every morning in the shower. Otherwise, water does just fine.

Bit dubious about putting extra oil on your face though, it doesn’t sound like a pleasant experience at all.

]]> By: Paula http://www.notthatkindofgirl.net/2010/01/13/tkog-who-slathers-her-skin-with-oil-guest-post-by-fabulously-broke/comment-page-1/#comment-1840 Paula Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:13:11 +0000 http://notthatkindofgirl.net/?p=846#comment-1840 I find oil awesome to make my skin smooth. Especially a mix of oil AND sugar used as a face scrub. Utterly fab. I find oil awesome to make my skin smooth. Especially a mix of oil AND sugar used as a face scrub. Utterly fab.

]]> By: Sadako http://www.notthatkindofgirl.net/2010/01/13/tkog-who-slathers-her-skin-with-oil-guest-post-by-fabulously-broke/comment-page-1/#comment-1839 Sadako Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:22:45 +0000 http://notthatkindofgirl.net/?p=846#comment-1839 I'd never try the olive oil myself because I've made it my life's mission never to have oil on my skin--ever. I tend towards the oily. I don't use a lot on my skin--just cetaphil twice a day. And I moisturize before I put on my foundation. I use the occasional stridex pad when it's super humid out, and...that's about it. I'm a little OCD about cleaning, though, so I don't think I could go down to just water (normal routine for me is showering twice a day...). I’d never try the olive oil myself because I’ve made it my life’s mission never to have oil on my skin–ever. I tend towards the oily. I don’t use a lot on my skin–just cetaphil twice a day. And I moisturize before I put on my foundation. I use the occasional stridex pad when it’s super humid out, and…that’s about it. I’m a little OCD about cleaning, though, so I don’t think I could go down to just water (normal routine for me is showering twice a day…).

]]> By: FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com http://www.notthatkindofgirl.net/2010/01/13/tkog-who-slathers-her-skin-with-oil-guest-post-by-fabulously-broke/comment-page-1/#comment-1838 FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:43:13 +0000 http://notthatkindofgirl.net/?p=846#comment-1838 I am, and forever will be the kind of girl who will wash only with water if I didn't wear makeup that day. If not, a light cleanser does it. My skin couldn't take the oil, and just broke out like a mofo! As for cleaning only with water, I find it works because your fingers rubbing your face, and then dabbing with a towel after, is more than enough to lift the oil and dirt off. I also mix in some baking soda + water on occasion, and it definitely gets rid of the oil, because the scrubby granules soak it up and rub it off. I am, and forever will be the kind of girl who will wash only with water if I didn’t wear makeup that day.

If not, a light cleanser does it.

My skin couldn’t take the oil, and just broke out like a mofo!

As for cleaning only with water, I find it works because your fingers rubbing your face, and then dabbing with a towel after, is more than enough to lift the oil and dirt off.

I also mix in some baking soda + water on occasion, and it definitely gets rid of the oil, because the scrubby granules soak it up and rub it off.

]]> By: QandleQueen http://www.notthatkindofgirl.net/2010/01/13/tkog-who-slathers-her-skin-with-oil-guest-post-by-fabulously-broke/comment-page-1/#comment-1837 QandleQueen Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:15:50 +0000 http://notthatkindofgirl.net/?p=846#comment-1837 Glad someone else tried this one! I'm a warm water only girl for washing my face with a little Noxema about once a week. Since I've ditched the heavy cleansers I haven't experienced but an occasional zit. Everyone is dubious that just water keeps my skin so clear, but that's all I do. Glad someone else tried this one! I’m a warm water only girl for washing my face with a little Noxema about once a week. Since I’ve ditched the heavy cleansers I haven’t experienced but an occasional zit. Everyone is dubious that just water keeps my skin so clear, but that’s all I do.

]]>