Apparently, The Oil Cleansing Method depends heavily on the power of creative visualization

I have very challenging, problematic skin. It's oily, except when it isn't. It breaks out, but not in typical places. It is sensitive, but not in the traditional sense. I have in the past shopped for facial cleansers in a desperate attempt to realize that I too can have clear beautiful skin. And in 39 years, I have yet to find that product, or combination thereof, that is more than just adequate. Just when I'm resigning myself to accepting having slightly flaky, oily, dry, combination, acne-prone, itchy, dull skin, someone comes along and says, "You're a perfect candidate for The Oil Cleansing Method (OCM)!" Why this method gets to be all capitalized is beyond even my powers of analysis.

And while I understand the thinking behind it (and believe it may actually work), a part of me would rather just plunk down the extra few dollars and purchase an oil-based cleanser than go through all this trouble.

They say it's simple, but when your nightly cleansing routine includes the following:

As you're massaging, let your mind drift off to something calming and breathe deeply. Take this time to relax and release some of the stress that your body is harboring. Sit down, breathe deeply, and take your time. Give the oil enough time to work on dissolving the impurities in your pores and give yourself enough time to unwind. Picture what your face would look like if it were completely clear and free from blemishes. Focus on that image and know that it is attainable. Trust that it is attainable. Accept that it is attainable. You can have clear skin, free of blemishes and you will have clear skin, free of blemishes. Focus on perfect skin and breathe deeply.

I think not. I have a hard enough time getting myself to meditate for a measly 20 minutes a night and they want me to sit down while washing my face? And go all Shakti Gawain on my skin?

It doesn't help that my creative visualization technique must be cock-eyed, because I creatively visualized myself into my current job and now look at me. I'm all for the power of positive thinking (tm) and all, but I prefer to use my powers to increase betterment of my life as a whole, such as for procuring pie ala mode, not focusing so much on whether or not my skin is living up to society's expectations. It bugs me, yeah. Enough to spend a little more money than I do on shampoo, sure. But most days, I don't even think about it. Except now I have this itch to go to Sephora and buy some damn cleanser.