I once had a patient who was in her 80's, who cleansed and conditioned her skin with mayonnaise morning and night, every day, and had done it for years - she had beautiful, flawless clear skin. I've never tried it, but it worked for her!

I always had oily skin, I think it keeps me from getting wrinkles now that I'm 57. I finally appreciate it. When I was a teenager I washed my face with Noxzema skin cream and found out I was allergic to it. My own Grandmother used to rub Crisco on her face and hands. She always looked old to me.

Absolutley oil is best for cleansing. Like you said, it is basic science.

DHC makes a cleansing oil that totally removes make-up and rinses clean. I highly recommend it. It never leaves your face greasy.

My mother uses olive oil for her face and I know others who do too. I use it around my eyes on days when I am not going to be wearing make-up. It does not look or feel greasy once it "sinks in".

BTW the facial soap DHC makes is fabulous too. It you have a problem with dry hands in the winter it works well.

You can contact them and they will send you FREE samples of their products with no obligation. Sign up to get their catalog with recipes, and beauty and fashion tips, along with two or three samples of there skin care products in every issue.

DHC is not sold in stores nor is it sold by MLM reps. Their customer service people on the phone are very helpful.

I am not connected with the company. I am just a very happy and satisfied customer. Like I said they do not use reps like Mary Kay or Avon so I am not making any money by recommending them to anyone. Just trying to share the joy.

http://www.dhccare.com/DHC/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=300&Catalog=dhc+usa

Here is a link that might be useful: DHC Cleansing Oil

i have actually had samples of the DHC cleansing oil, don't remember how or where i got them. i have very oily skin, which i am sure in 10-20 yrs i'll be thankful for lol. i can't get myself to use oil to cleanse yet thou a few yrs ago i did start using Philosophy skin products that at first seemed too counter-intuitive. i am hooked on their Purity cleanser, like cetafil, even thou it is a creamy cleanser it melts makeup and dirt right off. i swear it has something to do w/ my long thick eyelashes, never had that before lol. in the winter i also use their Hope in a Jar moisturizer, that has taken me awhile to get used to putting cream on my oily skin lol. ~ liz

Crisco! I use to use it all the time and I had oily skin.Started out of not having anything to clean my face with.LOL It worked really well and left my skin soft and not oily at all.
I now use the Serious Skin Care products (HSN) with olive oil.LOVE them!

I actually bought some of the DHC cleasing oil after using a sample but when it came in the mail, there were NO instructions. I think you are supposed to use it, rinse and then use soap? I don't know so I don't use it very often because I forget. I do think it's a great idea if you use it.

I ordered my samples. I'm 56 and have terribly oily skin. Makes me crazy. I'll be on the lookout for castor oil as well.

Magic_az, here is their skin care routine recommendation in the link. I do not always use soap after rinsing the remover.

You will notice a difference in your skin almost immediately. After a while your friends will notice too. They also make a line for teenagers who are battling acne but it can also be used by those who are experiencing menopausal skin breakouts.

*I see that now they are charging a $2.00 handling fee for receiving the first catalog with four free samples and a $5.00 gift certificate. It used to be no charge when I started with them.

Every so often they do run a nice sale and they always have volume discounts and frequent shopper discounts. I have recommended DHC to friends and we combine our orders to receive the volume discount.

http://www.dhccare.com/dhc/Skincareinfo/SkinCareRoutine.aspx

Here is a link that might be useful: Method

I've used EVOO for years. No chemicals that I can't pronounce in it. I figure that if I can drink it, it's good enough to remove my eye makeup. Oh, and it's been around for several millenia. Just remember that your body absorbs everything you put on your skin. Do you REALLY want all those unknown chemicals that are in makeup removers, lotions, etc. absorbed into your body?

You really don't need to spend all that extra money on EVOO. For removing make-up any regular olive oil will do just fine and work the same. EVOO is preferred in food preparation because it does not have a trace of bitterness in the taste. Your face won't know the difference.