I have been using OCM for many years. I always do it in the evening and apply a good moisturizer before going to bed. My oil combo is 20% caster oil 80% jojoba oil with a shot of glycerin, tea tree oil, vitamin E oil, and lavender and/or peppermint EO. I apply and massage over face and neck for about 2 minutes. I take a damp towel and put it in the microwave for 30 to 40 seconds and apply (after a few shakes to cool it a bit) on my head and face and neck. I allow it to cool and re do about 3 times. Cool down is less than a minute. Very very relaxing. After the 3rd application I wipe remaining oil (mostly gone) and apply a cool water splash and mositurizer. Next morning before shower I use Aveeno Daily Scrub on damp face. It is very mild and not abrasive. I shower--no soap on face. I shave. I moisturize and SPF and am good to go till OCM in the evening.