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OCM and terrible spots

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hazchem · 19/04/2012 17:58

So I've been doing OCM and loving it. Skin was feeling soft and moisturizered ect
Now i have the most terrible chin full of pimples each time I look in the mirror more are appearing.
On The weekend I got some Aveeno cleanser and moisturizer but this isn't helping.

I've got great hair at the moment and have lost 10 pounds and my gross chin is ruining it for me.

Please help.

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MrsLettuce · 19/04/2012 18:00

It will pass, do keep up with the OCM, it's just a purge and it will pass. Honest!

Are you removing the cleansing oils really thoroughly? I like to do a quick tone with rosewater after to be absolutely sure all the dirty oil is gorn.

TheWisdomOfSolomum · 19/04/2012 18:04

How long having you been doing OCM? There is often a period of 'purging' a few weeks into the routine, so it could be that. The advice is usually to try to keep going and it will clear up.

However, it doesn't always and Traditional OCM doesn't suit everyone. I added an emulsifier to my oil mix and now get all the benefits of OCM without the spots. Also, my face didn't react well to the steaming/hot cloth so now I can just rinse off at the end.

Mombojombo · 19/04/2012 18:06

I'm in the same boat. Started OCM 3 weeks ago and my skin hasn't been this bad since I was about 13! I keep telling myself it's a purge but it's very very difficult not to reach for my old harsh cleansers....

valiumredhead · 19/04/2012 18:07

Castor oil did this to me and I NEVER get spots - I just use Almond oil.

blobtobetter · 19/04/2012 18:42

I have plague like boils all over my chin!! Not sure if OCM just doesn't suit my skin or if this is a phase.

I am really paranoid about it as I already had bad skin and now look like a monster.

hazchem · 19/04/2012 19:05

OK So I'll keep going. It's freaking horrible Hopefully it will sort itself soon
What sort of cleaner do you use on days you don't OCM?

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