I’m fast becoming a convert to this, despite being sceptical at first.
Does anyone else use this? I’m especially curious to know how people with oily skin find it…apparantely it’s meant to be an excellent cleanser and doesn’t leave your skin any more greasy either.
Shahreen :- have you tried it ?
what, like you splash it one your face in the morning? And is the Virgin Oil the one you put on salads or will cooking olive oil do?
The most I've seen is olive oil soap bar. But I admit I do use baby oil on my face and then wash normally with soap.
Our Nabi :saw: was a fan of olive oil too.
Would it also work in place of shampoo? I was reading an article in the local newspaper about shampoos bad side effects on the brain, been looking for a natural alternative ever since. I’m not the meterosexual type just like to keep clean and tidy.
Diva - I've been using it for the past few nights now and really love the way it leaves my skin silky smooth and soft.
The way I use it is.....massage a good slosh of virgin olive oil into my face for a few minutes, then wring out a muslin clothe in fairly hot water and use that to wipe off the oil. You'll be amazed at how much grime it removes. Keep wringing out the clothe and wiping a few times and then finish off by splashing your face with cold water to close the pores.
I only do that at night, in the morning I just use my rosewater as usual.
Ranjhan - not sure if it would work as an actual shampoo....wouldn't that be too oily to clean your hair with? I have used it as a deep conditioner though which also works very well but makes your hair smell like salad.
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You'll be amazed at how much grime it removes.
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No I am only amazed that a pretty face like yours can have grime.
Seems like a miracle cure to me. Why don't one of you people try putting it in your car engine & see if it improves the horse power.
shahreen i know this is a weird question, but where can u get a muslin cloth from? i havent seen any in the shops and ive been meaning to start using it for ages :)
I get mine from Boots.....oddly enough they're usually kept in the baby aisle, next to the nappys and such. I think they're around £5 for a pack of twenty and they're very big so I cut each cloth into quarters and throw them away. Sounds a bit wasteful but for that price it's hardly going to break the bank and it's a lot less hassle and more hygienic than washing them.
That sounds really interesting, and it's affordable hehe. Shahreen do you wash your face after using the rose water?
I use the rosewater as a cleaner/toner in the morning....and do the proper full cleanse with the olive oil at night.
No soap, I am doing something wrong?
Well I have his mask/foam soap that I use, bought it from the cosmetic center.
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Olive oil as a facewash
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shahreen aunty, have u tried dalda oil?
Can't say I have Lussi. Maybe someday.
Saadia - you mean that you don't think you can clean your face without soap? You'd be surprised how squeaky clean your face feels just using olive oil.
really? i gotta try that :k:
so how do u use it? just plain olve oil or wat?
thanx shahreen 
i’ll get it soon
Nancy - it’s just plain virgin olive oil…you’re bound to have some lying around the house anyway. Obviously don’t use any of those fancy chilli and garlic infused oils though. Ouch.
What is muslin cloth, is that the stuff cloth diapers are made of? Shahreen, maybe your skin feels/looks really good because of the other fancy creams you use?
I think you mean terry towelling clothe Belle....which would probably be akin to rubbing your face with sandpaper. Muslin cloth is ( I think) a loose and coarse weave cotton fabric.
My friend went around a department store asking if they sold 'muslim clothe'. Haha.
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My friend went around a department store asking if they sold 'muslim clothe'. Haha.
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Hahahah! I dunno, I still don't get what it is. Oh well maybe its not sold here.