My Face Cleaning Regimen

Hey Divas,

I had a request from #oneofmyfollowers and high school friend to post my face regimen so here it is!! I use a mixture of the oil cleansing method and what I usually do

Things you need:

• Castor Oil
• Olive Oil
• Small bottle for the oil
• 1 washcloth
• Dudu Osun black soap or whatever you feel comfortable using

I deep clean my face at night before I go to bed. I try to do it every night or every other night; especially if I wore makeup that day.

The Oil Mixture:

Ok the oil cleansing method requires an oil mixture that you will use to clean your face. On the website http://www.theoilcleansingmethod.com/ it’s suggested that your mixture consist of Castor oil/Olive oil or Castor oil/Sun flower seed oil. I use the Castor oil/Olive oil mixture I have both oils on hand all the time so it’s just more convenient for me. Here are the recommended blends of oil for the different skin types from the website.

• Oily Skin: Try a blend of 30% Castor Oil to 70% Sunflower Seed Oil.
• Balanced Skin: Try a blend of 20% Castor Oil to 80% Sunflower Seed Oil.
• Dry Skin: Try a blend of 10% Castor Oil to 90% Sunflower Seed Oil.

The Oil Cleansing Method:

I use this method about every other day and on days I wear makeup.

1. You'll need a soft washcloth, your oil blend, and hot, running water.
2. Pour about a quarter size of the oil mixture into your hand.
3. Massage the oil into your face in circular motions. Massaging the oil on your face will remove makeup and dirt from your face. Plus works the oil in to help dissolve blackheads
4. I usually massage the oil in for about 3-4 minutes
5. After I have massaged the oil in I take my washcloth and soak it in water that is hot but not so hot its uncomfortable on your face, the goal is to steam your face.
6. Take the towel and hold close over your face until it cools and then you can gently wipe the oil away. Rinse the towel out and repeat this step about 2-3 more times. 
7. Oh yeah DON’T SCRUB YOUR FACE that is irritating to your face. 

(http://www.theoilcleansingmethod.com/)

Black Soap:

Ok yall I really hate bumps and blackheads so I’m constantly picking at my face (I know I know I’m such a bad girl) So, I have a few dark marks on my face from picking at the bumps. I use my Dudu Osun African Black Soap to cleanse my face on days I don’t use the entire oil method. 

This particular brand of black soap is made of plantains & shea butter; which makes black soap a blemish fighter. I hate dark marks so I use this to fade them away. This soap can be drying to the face so I pour a drop of castor oil in my hand and rub it on my face for moisture.

If I don’t have black soap I usually take a drop of Dr. Bronners castile soap to clean my face.

Well, ladies here it is my face regimen I hope this helps you like its helped me and pray I stop picking at my face lol

Black Soap - Africa's gift to us

Hey ladies how are ya!!

Today I want to talk about one of my favorite skin care products African Black Soap (ABS). African black soap is one of the best soaps I’ve ever used in my life. It’s all natural full vitamin E, vitamin A, Iron and many other good things. When I mention ABS to most people they identify black soap with the Ambi brand or another brand they’ve seen in a commercial store. Usually the black soap found in most commercial stores is actually dyed to be black or has artificial preservatives and fragrances in it.

African black soap is made from tree barks, the peels from plantains, or the pods of the cocoa tree. Depending on the region of Africa the soap was made it’s called something different. In the west African country of Ghana you will find clack soap called Anago Soap or Alata Simena. In Nigeria the soap is called Dudu-osun which simply mean black soap. ABS made in Ghana tends to be lighter and softer than the ABS found in Nigeria. The Nigerian black soap is usually dark brown and harder than the Ghanaian soap. The color and texture of the soap depends on the recipe used to create it. The families that make this wonder soap have passed their secret recipes down to other family members from generation to generation. Black soap has a pretty high glycerin content which makes a great moisturizing soap

I personally prefer the Nigerian Dudu-Osun soap over the black soap from Ghana and its not that one is better than the other. The Nigerian soap holds a better shape and is more like the harder soaps we use everyday. The Ghanaian soap is more malleable and doesn’t do to well on a towel b/c its always changing shape. When I buy the Ghanaian soap I just rub it on my body.

Black soap is great for using on:

• Acne
• Blemishes
• Moisturizing skin
• Removing make-up
• Soothing eczema

Here is a picture of Dudu-Osun, which is black soap from the country of Nigeria

This is a picture of black soap from the country of Ghana

So, if you haven’t tried or have been afraid to try African black soap please go to your local African market or Pan-Afrikan store to find your first bar or hunk of black soap and experience the gift of beautiful skin. I assure you that you want be disappointed.

Nappturally Yours,

MoZaic