Oil Cleansing Method: Day 1

I'm officially addicted to Pinterest....and whilst I'm creeping around on everyone's page for new ideas, I came across this face cleanser tip that I've decided to try.

It's no secret that I'm 31 and still get zits, although I am VERY good about cleaning my face at least twice a day, and using good products in my makeup and cleansing choice.  I'm so sick of getting blackheads and whiteheads, and age spots.  I am so jealous of those people who don't have to wear makeup everyday.  I would love to have clear, smooth skin, prompting this effort.

Basically, the idea is that it's best to cleanse with some type of oil (from what I gather).  I promise you, I read it completely, but I am way too tired to summarize with all the dermatologist findings.

So, for oily skin, one should use a mixture of 30% Castor Oil to 70% Sunflower/Olive Oil.  For normal skin, 20% to 80%; and for dry skin, 10% to 90%.  The theory is that castor oil has anti-inflammatory properties, and is drying, thus needing to be diluted from another healthy, thinner oil.  

I'm going to be doing exactly what the website suggests, and although my skin might be a little oily for the first few days, it should be cleared from blackheads and more balanced after that.  We'll see!!!!

http://www.theoilcleansingmethod.com/

PBS Broadcast

Wow!  It certainly has been a long time since I've updated the blog.  Sigh.  I just can't seem to sit down and write anything that captures my interest for more than 10 minutes.  :)

This week was particularly exciting.  We filmed a special for PBS that will air this summer (in July), nationwide.  Joyce DiDonato was our soloist...or rather we were her accompaniment!  The special is mainly about her, and the new Kaufmann Center, and we happened to play REALLY awesome music, and play it REALLY well!  There haven't been too many days that I am excited to go into work, and this was definitely one of them.  It was a privilege to play with Joyce, and for the broadcast.

There were a few different things about this series of concerts.  First, the cameras were following us all week, during the rehearsal, during the backstage parts, etc.  Then, they filmed all three performances...SO our makeup, jewelry, clothes, socks, shoes, etc. had to be EXACTLY, PRECISELY, THE SAME for all three concerts.  PBS even provided a makeup artist for those who didn't want to do their own makeup!  It was crazy busy, and crazy fun.  Joyce was an inspiration to all of us, and made me almost cry in with such beautiful nuances in her voice.

Gotta get off to bed!  Second violin auditions tomorrow!