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bebe777 · ‎12-10-2012

@Diva1Donna, you had asked how I like using the new Wen oils on another thread, and so I thought I'd start a new thread on them.

I came late to the Wen Treatment Oils party, but I've already fallen hard for them.

I still haven't started using the Wen oils on my scalp (for overnight scalp treatments), because I want to compare my Wen results with the results of my DIY 95% jojoba oil / 5% tea tree oil blend. Unfortunately, I was lax about doing regular overnight oil treatments in the summer, so I've got about 2 more months of using my DIY formula before I can start using the Wen Oils.

I want to be able to compare the results because, if I make the switch to the Wen Treatments Oils... lol, there's no going back to my old DIY formula.

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That said, I've been using the Wen Tea Tree (TT) Treatment Oil on my face for a few weeks now and it's made a world of a difference. So much so that, when I'm able to, I apply it 4-5 times a day.

Up until about a year and a half ago, I had this great cleansing oil that gave me perfect skin all the time (I have very oily skin and I've always had issues with acne). Unfortunately, the product has been discontinued and my face is not happy about it. My face doesn't look that bad but, when I cleanse, I can see the red irritation all over my face.

I've been been reading through the ingredients decks of all sorts of cleansing oils, and the few I have tried have really been more like bandaid facial care.

A few weeks back, I was looking at my Wen Tea Tree (TT) oil and I though why not give it a try. What could be the harm of it, especially since Chaz has been using it on his face for the past four months and sharing his routine in some of his periscope videos.

Well, the Wen Oils feel like heaven and they melt right into my skin. I liked how they felt so much that I started using them all the time.

After about a week I noticed that there was less redness on my face when I cleansed it. And the red irritation is slowly going away which is amazing. This facial irritation didn't happen overnight, so I realize that it's going to take time to get better.

I've been using the Wen Tea Tree (TT) Treatment Oil on my face for a few weeks now and it's made a world of a difference. When I'm able to, I apply it 4-5 times a day. I've also been using the Wen Pomegranate (POM) Oil because the rosemary in it is good for circulation.

I also have the Lavender (LAV) Oil from a previous TSV (I had forgotten about it) as well as the Fig (FIG) Oil. Just for good measure, I've also been rotating in these two oils periodically.

I am stunned and so very grateful that they have been able to clear up so much of my subdermal irritation so quickly.

I don't know much about facial care or oils, but I have to think that the oils Chaz is using are able to really sink deep into the facial skin. I'm guessing that this allows the essential oils to be able to penetrate my skin on a deeper level and be more effective.

In any case, the Wen Treatment Oils have done wonders for my face and I'm now a huge fan of the Wen oils.

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In addition to clearing up my face, the Wen Treatment Oils have had another great benefit.

I have what I call raccoon eyes because I've always had these big purple half circles under my eyes (it's genetic, I'm a sound sleeper and I get 8 hours of sleep). Diosmin supplements (for veinous circulation) and Vitamin K2 (to "clean up" blood clotting) have helped, as has my Vitamix green smoothie part of my diet (even more K2). My Clarisonic has also helped a bit, but that's only reduced the size of the circles. -- Over the years, I've tried a number of cosmetic products, but they've all been useless... until Wen.

About a week ago, I was looking in the mirror and I thought that I looked much younger, so I tried to figure out what was different about my face. After a few minutes, I realized that my under eye circles had been getting smaller (and they are getting smaller and smaller).

I am amazed because it didn't even occur to me that this could happen. I'm guessing that the same oils which stimulate scalp circulation (and encourage hair growth) are also encouraging better circulation on my face which is great.

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I only need about 6 drops of oil for my face each time I apply the Wen oils. I put a single drop on each of my three middle fingers. Then I apply it to my nose and chin (the most acne prone areas) and then rub the rest into the bottom part of my face. The I apply three more drops to my forehead and rub the rest into the top part of my face.

I alternate between using the TT and the POM, but occasionally I'll use either the LAV or the FIG.

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Here's how I like the Wen Treatment Oils, in terms of their scents:

* Tea Tree / Eucalyptus -- it's much milder than I expected. It's milder than the TT CC and much milder than my DIY 95% jojoba oil / 5% tea tree oil blend. It's not bad at all.

* Pomegranate / Rosemary -- A few Wenners had said it has a sweet (but not cloying) smell and I agree. I do not like the POM CC scent, but I do like the scent of the POM oil.

* Lavender / Mint -- I like it a lot. It's good quality french lavender and the mint smell is very mild.

* Fig / Sweet Orange -- I don't like the scent at all and wouldn't purchase it again. The scent is everything I didn't like about the FIG CC, only more intense. And the Sweet Orange seems to make it cloyingly sweet.

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I'm so grateful that Chaz made sure the 4oz Wen Treatment Oils were included in the most recent Wen TSV because, essentially, I purchased the TSVs to try out the Wen oils (I'm basically a Restoratives/Seasonals/613 Wen girl... but I can use some of the Classic formulas in a a pinch.

I've been reading so many posts about how great the Wen oils were, but I was hesitant to take the plunge (lol, I do things slowly... I still haven't purchased the 613 Nourishing Body Treatment).

But based on how well (and quickly) my face is healing, I'm already a huge fan of the Wen oils. I'm really looking forward to using the Wen Oils for overnight scalp treatments in a few months.

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Diva1Donna · ‎03-12-2014

@bebe777 , that is good to hear. I tried cleansing with TT oil a couple of weeks ago and really liked the way my skin felt afterwards. However, TT is a little strong to me for scent and I would like to save it for my scalp. I will try LAV next.

FleaMktQn · ‎05-15-2015

I just took my make up off with fig oil & then used FF with my foreo luna to clean my face. Then misted with 613 RTM & finished with 319 NBT. My face feels so soft & has improved with Wen too

HSB1204 · ‎12-29-2014

I can't believe you waited this long to buy the oils! Whenever I buy a new oil I have to try it right away so I guess I don't have as much will power as you do.

I'm glad the oils are working so well for you! I primarily use them for scalp treatments.

I love the Fig Sweet Orange oil. It's my favorite out of the core formula oils.

cac140 · ‎05-05-2010

Thank you so much for posting this very helpful information. I've been thinking about using them on my face but was hesitating for some reason. I also have a lot of redness and under eye circles. I'll definitely give it a try!

40nu20 · ‎10-06-2014

Love WEN treatement oils too. I use them as an overnight scalp treatment a few times a week. Tonight I think I'll do SHP. For my face I'll spray RTM in TT on and then use a few drops of oil over the face and a few drops around the under eyes. Works great and smells wonderful.

bebe777 · ‎12-10-2012

@cac140 wrote:
Thank you so much for posting this very helpful information. I've been thinking about using them on my face but was hesitating for some reason. I also have a lot of redness and under eye circles. I'll definitely give it a try!

@cac140, thank you for your kind words. I hope the oils work as well for your face as they have been working for mine. Every day my face looks a bit better and the redness is reduced. I'm so happy about this. The reduction in my undereye cicrles was an unexpected bonus!!!

I look forward to hearing about how the oils work for you. Best of luck!!

-- bebe

bebe777 · ‎12-10-2012

@HSB1204 wrote:
I can't believe you waited this long to buy the oils! Whenever I buy a new oil I have to try it right away so I guess I don't have as much will power as you do.

I'm glad the oils are working so well for you! I primarily use them for scalp treatments.

I love the Fig Sweet Orange oil. It's my favorite out of the core formula oils.

@HSB1204, lol, you and @sonechko too. What can I say... I'm slow to make changes.

-- bebe

sonechko · ‎12-29-2014

@bebe777, get 613 NBT.

Susan25 · ‎04-02-2014

@bebe777 Good to hear that you are liking the Wen oils. I have only used the TT and SAM oils of the core formulas. I need to try using them on my face soon.

I always use the seasonal oils on my body since they smell so great.