I must admit, I started wondering if the OCM simply wasn’t suited to me. As I was deciding what to order from Anita Grant this month, I came across her Carrot & Wheat Germ Cleansing Oil which she markets specifically as an OCM routine and is labelled as being suitable for combination skin. Doing some research online didn’t really reveal anything about using these particular oils as part of the OCM, but being the curious shopaholic that I am, I decided to take a risk and try it. I plumped for the full-size bottle as I knew the sampler wouldn’t last me if I liked it.

I’m happy to say that I get on much better with this combination of oils. For a start, they are much lighter than the ones I had been using and generally feel nicer to apply. My face feels lovely and clean afterwards and my complexion is very even. I have had a couple of spots appear here and there, but they aren’t too big and seem to clear up reasonably quickly. I’m not going to let this deter me as I understand that any change to my routine can cause a few problems while my skin rebalances itself. I also bought a sample of watermelon oil (supposedly good for oily skin) and I add a few drops of that in as well – not sure if that plays an important part, guess I’ll find out when I’ve used it all up.

One interesting thing I’ve found is that I no longer need to exfoliate – the OCM does a great job of removing build-up which is much kinder to my skin. I don’t need to scrub my face at all and I’ve even quit using my regular facial cleanser. The OCM does the lot!

I used to moisturise up to three times a day, but now I only do so after the OCM. The other two times (morning and evening) I just tone and nothing else. So althought the cleansing oil wasn’t exactly cheap, it looks like it will definitely save me money in the long run.

Overall, I’m very happy with the OCM so far. I can’t stress enough how important it is to find the right oils for your skin – please don’t give up if it doesn’t work the first time, just try a different product. Also, I do want to point out that although castor oil is considered to be the definitive ingredient in the OCM, it may not suit everyone and you can still achieve wonderful results without using it.

I’ll continue to update on my progress as I settle further into my routine over the coming weeks and months.

Update: I’m afraid things haven’t worked out too well – see the post I’m Quitting The OCM for more info.

Source: Online Goddess

Oil Cleansing Method: The Experience So Far

As mentioned in an earlier post, I bought a full-size bottle of the Camellia Copaiba Bath & Body Oil which is one of the large pump bottles you can see in the picture. The other is a Wheat Germ & Carrot Cleansing Oil which I’m intending to use for my oil cleansing regimen. The two smaller bottles are samples of the Camellia with Ylang-Ylang and Lavender (for my stretchmarks) and Watermelon Oil which I may also use as part of the oil cleansing process.

The block of what looks like marble is actually a shampoo bar – Kelp and Ylang-Ylang Babassu to be precise. Can you see a bit of a ylang-ylang theme here? :D It wasn’t intentional, but it is a favourite oil of mine. Finally, I have a Lemon Lippy Pucker, and delicious it is too.

I’ll no doubt be telling you all how I get on with them at some point in the future, so if you’re interested in these products then please check back over the next few weeks. Alternatively, if you have any direct questions, I’ll be happy to answer, just pop them in the comments area. :)

Source: Online Goddess

Preview: Latest Anita Grant Goodies!

Ingredients: pure camellia kissi oil and pure copaiba balsam

I know I’ve gone on a lot about Anita Grant this month, but I really had to do a review of this oil. I bought several different samples from her online store, but this really is the star product for me. The funny thing is, I almost didn’t buy it either, it was a last-second addition to my shopping basket. Believe me, I’m incredibly thankful it caught my eye!

Initial Impressions: Anita’s oil samples come in a little 10ml tester, but the full size ones appear to come in a nice pump bottle. I’m looking forward to using the full-size one as it’s a thick oil and tends to be a bit slow coming out of the dropper. It’s a gorgeous pale gold colour and the smell is just wonderful – a deep, heavy woody scent. It reminds me of being in a forest after the rain.

Application & Results: I like to apply half a dozen drops per application onto my palm, twice daily. Then I rub my hands together, spread it over my face and massage it in. It feels like velvet and is absorbed in only a few minutes. My skin continues to feel velvety soft for some time afterward, and the gorgeous smell lingers too. The icing on the cake is how it doesn’t make my skin greasy and it has not aggravated my acne. This is the first moisturiser I’ve found that I can use during the day, under make-up, with no sign of excess oil for hours and hours.

It can be used as a bath oil as well, though as it’s quite expensive I prefer to limit it to my face. It does feel great to apply after a bath however and sinks in even quicker when the skin is soft from bathing.

Review Conclusion: I can’t praise this oil enough. I’ve only been using it for three weeks, but it’s already one of my must-have products and has even replaced my beloved Rose Cream. I’m amazed that more people aren’t raving about it actually – have I discovered a little trade secret? :) Finally, it may seem a bit pricey, but as only a few drops are needed per application I still feel it’s cost effective even for those on a budget. The 10ml sample alone has lasted me three weeks and I’ve still got a third left.

Source: Online Goddess

Review: Anita Grant Camellia Copaiba Bath & Body Oil

Ingredients: Unrefined cocoa butter, organic coconut oil, golden jojoba oil, candelilla wax, organic castor oil, natural soya-derived vitamin e.
Organic clover honey (Original Lippy Pucker). Organic dark chocolate (Dark Chocolate Lippy Pucker).

This is one of those rare times I find a product and want to rave about it instantly. I wasn’t even aware of Anita Grant until three days ago, and I’ve already fallen in love with her products. Both varieties of this lip balm are simply gorgeous.

Initial Impressions: The lip balms are presented in a classic lipstick-style tube. The first thing I did upon opening the parcel was whip the lids off and have a sniff. The Dark Chocolate lippy smells of cocoa and the Original is a pleasant coconut with honey undertones. Very nice!

Application & Results: I tried the Original first, it melted on contact with my lips and only a small amount was needed to sufficiently moisturise them. They were left feeling wonderously soft for quite a while afterwards. A few hours later, I tried the Dark Chocolate which is equally divine. Exactly the same results as the Original, except it strongly reminds me of Mississippi Mud Pie (which I love, by the way). Both were long-lasting, I only re-applied because I enjoyed using them so much.  

Review Conclusion: I’ve certainly found something very special here. These Lippy Puckers are simply the loveliest lip balms I’ve ever used. They’re also very fairly priced being on-par with supermarket-stocked brands, but far kinder to your lips. These are a winner, absolutely no contest.

Source: Online Goddess

Review: Anita Grant Lippy Pucker (Original & Dark Chocolate)