topic Re: Alternate Uses for Oil in WEN

Alternate Uses for Oil

Beautoxica — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 00:39:16 GMT

I was wondering what other uses people use the oils for other than hair treatments and washing their face. I'm really interested in seeing how these can work for me a little bit more, and I've never used any oils for anything before so I figured this was the best place to ask.

What do you use Wen oils for besides hair treatements and washing face/taking off makeup?

Re: Alternate Uses for Oil

DoxieMomma — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 01:05:23 GMT

The oils are very versatile, you can use them in a variety of ways. I try to do an overnight oil treatment at least twice a week (I'm "marinating" in a combo of TT and Fig oils as I type 😃). I don't use the oils to cleanse my face, but I will occasionally apply three or four drops of TT to my fingertips and press into my face after I do my nighttime routine. Pressing works better than rubbing, lol.

When my hair is long (several inches below my bra strap), I'll add a few drops of oil to my leave in CC. Or I'll add a drop or two to dry, styled hair, focusing on the ends.

I'll also add a few drops of oil to my body lotion. I'm not crazy about the scent, so I'm slowly adding CA oil with lavender body lotion. The scents mesh pretty well, and my skin feels great! I also use them on my nails and cuticles, they're great for that.

Seriously, the oils are awesome and can be used (practically) all over!

Re: Alternate Uses for Oil

ANewHue — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 02:09:00 GMT

I also use it with my Wen body lotion after shower. I use TT with Epsom salts in foot baths (swear by this). I use it on my cuticles and on the top of my feet. Sometimes I use it on the bottoms and "seal" it with j.marans balm in the winter months, cover with cotton socks. For the past few weeks I started using it to remove my makeup. There is always a bottle close by. Sometimes I'll just rub a couple of drops In my hands and run it through my hair. Now with winter coming I'll be using more and more of.

Re: Alternate Uses for Oil

Kjelle — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 02:39:50 GMT

I use SAM oil for winter feet after the shower. I find this is one use that TT oil does not do as well,for. The main thing I use the oil for other than hair is on my face twice daily for normalizing my skin. I tend to get 'fried egg oily'. I put 3-4 drops of TT oil on my face morning and night. When I am consistent, my face stays much less oily.

Re: Alternate Uses for Oil

Beautoxica — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 09:08:23 GMT

Thank you all for the responses! I appreciate them so much I am not sure how I'm going to use it next but I have been rubbing some into my forearms which are kind bumpy and dry and my skin already feels softer to the touch.

Re: Alternate Uses for Oil

HSB1204 — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 22:47:26 GMT

We don't have real fall and winter weather here but once it starts to cool down my arms always get extremely dry. I've been using a few drops of the Wen oils lately and they make the skin reaaly soft.

Aside from that I add the oils to my leave-in if my ends are a little dry.

Re: Alternate Uses for Oil

yisbuff2 — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 23:58:49 GMT

@HSB1204 wrote:
We don't have real fall and winter weather here but once it starts to cool down my arms always get extremely dry. I've been using a few drops of the Wen oils lately and they make the skin reaaly soft.

Aside from that I add the oils to my leave-in if my ends are a little dry.

Slight side bar: I'm envious that you don't have fall or winter!

Re: Alternate Uses for Oil

HSB1204 — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 00:03:24 GMT

@yisbuff2 wrote:
@HSB1204 wrote:
We don't have real fall and winter weather here but once it starts to cool down my arms always get extremely dry. I've been using a few drops of the Wen oils lately and they make the skin reaaly soft.

Aside from that I add the oils to my leave-in if my ends are a little dry.
Slight side bar: I'm envious that you don't have fall or winter!

I kind of miss having real seasons. 80+ degrees in December just doesn't get you in the Christmas mood!

Re: Alternate Uses for Oil

FleaMktQn — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 00:08:43 GMT

Fall & winter are my favorite seasons. I like being cool

Re: Alternate Uses for Oil

rittek13 — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 01:20:04 GMT

I have been using the pom oil in the following ways:

- Hair treatment at night/applied to the scalp

- Few drops after styling my hair to help with shine and little stray hairs

- Applied to my face (concentrating on the under eyes [got that idea from this board, thank you!!] PS-I cleanse my face with the pom cc

- Applied to my body after a shower or whenever my skin feels dry - I was recently on vacation and came back with several mosquito bites especially on my legs and the oil was a savior to my skin - after the first night of using it the little red bumps were not itching and virtual invisible!

I am obsessed with Pom anything! Well, Wen anything really.

Re: Alternate Uses for Oil

sailor_moon — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 01:23:17 GMT

The oils can be used while giving or receiving a massage.

Re: Alternate Uses for Oil

DoxieMomma — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 02:05:14 GMT

@sailor moon wrote:
The oils can be used while giving or receiving a massage.

I like the way you think😉

Re: Alternate Uses for Oil

Kjelle — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 02:10:24 GMT

@Beautoxica @HSB1204 I could find this out by searching the threads but have you tried 319 for your rough skin? I have been using it for a few days now and an unbelievably soft and moisturized. Got to leave a better review on the 319 thread.

Re: Alternate Uses for Oil

HSB1204 — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 04:04:07 GMT

@Kjelle wrote:
@Beautoxica @HSB1204 I could find this out by searching the threads but have you tried 319 for your rough skin? I have been using it for a few days now and an unbelievably soft and moisturized. Got to leave a better review on the 319 thread.

Yes, I just started using it a couple of days ago instead of the oils and I can definitely feel a difference!

Re: Alternate Uses for Oil

bebe777 — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 23:46:52 GMT

@rittek13 wrote:
I have been using the pom oil in the following ways:

- Hair treatment at night/applied to the scalp
- Few drops after styling my hair to help with shine and little stray hairs
- Applied to my face (concentrating on the under eyes [got that idea from this board, thank you!!] PS-I cleanse my face with the pom cc
- Applied to my body after a shower or whenever my skin feels dry - I was recently on vacation and came back with several mosquito bites especially on my legs and the oil was a savior to my skin - after the first night of using it the little red bumps were not itching and virtual invisible!

I am obsessed with Pom anything! Well, Wen anything really.

@rittek13 now I can't wait to get my POM oil. A lot of times, on the weekends, I stay at a good friend's home. For some unknown reason, there are these microscopic little bugs that enjoy me for breakfast, lunch, dinner and occasional mid afternoon treats. They don't bother her int the least. They just focus their attention on me and give me welts that are sometimes almost the size of a quarter (they're not mosquitos).

If my POM oil gets to me before this afternoon, I'll be bringing a small vial of it with me for this weekend!!

-- bebe

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Re: Alternate Uses for Oil

rittek13 — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 10:57:37 GMT

@bebe777 - I hope it works for you too!! Keep me posted!!

Re: Alternate Uses for Oil

FleaMktQn — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 14:08:04 GMT

@bebe777 does your friend live in the south and do you go out in the woods when you visit? If so those microscopic creatures sound like chiggers. They are invisible & like bra lines & waist bands and the welps can get huge & last for days.

I had a bad run in with them when I first moved to NC, didn't have them in NY, so I thought they were mosquito bites. They actually get in your skin & you have to kill them, alcohol usually works & if you've been in an area were chiggers are likely an immediate shower is very helpful.

Re: Alternate Uses for Oil

ChynnaBlue — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 14:37:44 GMT

I put a few drops of oil into my wet hair after the leave-in to help seal in moisture and prevent frizz. (That alone isn't enough, but it helps to add it along with my other products.)

I use the oils on my face and body or add them to my lotion. Adding some oils to some unscented drugstore lotion adds a nice scent and boosts the moisture and lasting power of any lotion I add them to.

When I have a sinus headache, I love to massage some Tea Tree Eucalyptus and Sweet Almond Mint oils into my forehead, temples, and cheeks. It's like a milder Vicks VapoRub.

I use the oils on my cuticles after a manicure.

If I need to soak nail polish off (glitter or gel polish), I either add some oils to a bowl of pure acetone or I soak remover foils in acetone and then drop some oils onto the cotton pad. Adding any oil will help protect the skin and nails from the drying acetone, but the WEN oils also add a pleasant scent.

Re: Alternate Uses for Oil

Beautoxica — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 18:43:36 GMT

@HSB1204 I haven't tried 319 but I think I might! I can tell a big difference just using the oil but I don't want to use all my oil like that. Thank you for the suggestion because I hadn't thought of trying it!