Oil of O-WOW!

  I have been known most of my life as someone with skin problems.  Before kids, I had to use something with benzyl peroxide, but after having Allison, my skin developed an allergy to it. (Didn't have to use it while pregnant and breastfeeding b/c my skin was clear)  So, I started making my own.  1st, I made a face wash out of yogurt, honey, and lime juice.  It worked great except I smelled like spoiled milk all day.  I also used green tea as a toner, also worked great.  Allison's daycare teacher, noticing my acne, recommended Burt's Bees tomato soap.  That stuff is awesome.  I've been using it every since, until now...
  I'm almost out, and I can't find it anywhere.  So, instead of buying more expensive organic face washes, I decided to make my own with a recipe that my friend Danell found.  This stuff is even better than the tomato soap.  Ready for this, it's castor oil and olive oil!  You just adjust the ratios of oil based on skin type.  1:1 for normal, 2:1 for oily, and 1:2 for dry.  I, of course, did oily.  I took the pictures after the fact.

The ingredients.

I used an old honey jar which turned out great b/c it had a stopper so the oil didn't spill out, and it had the tbs marked on the sides.  Made the dilutions easy.  I just filled the container 2/3 full of castor oil and then topped it off with olive oil.  Another 2 minute thing that will last months and cost very little.

  To use, squeeze a quarter-size drop into your hands and massage on your face for a minute.  Then take a hot rag and cover your face for another minute.  Then wash off oil and pat dry.  You are left with awesome beautiful skin that doesn't need lotion.