Oily skin
can be a pain to deal with, although the oil on our skin helps protect it and
fight signs of aging and develop fewer wrinkles than dry skin or normal skin.
The
accumulation of excess oil on the outer skin layer often leads to blemishes,
whiteheads, pimples and other skin irritations. Oily skin can be caused by
genetics, dietary choices, too much stress or hormone changes in the body due
to puberty. Women also are more prone to oily skin during menstrual cycle,
pregnancy, or menopause and when taking birth control pills.
Oily skin
can be difficult to manage, but don’t worry, there are so many home remedies
treatment you can do to solve this common problem at a lower cost. There is no
need to use expensive chemical-based skin care products to control the oil on
your skin.
Here are
some top 10 home remedies skin care treatments for your oily skin:
Egg White and Egg Yolk
Egg white,
which is very high in vitamin A, can effectively dry out skin blemishes as well
as tone and tighten up oily skin.
Process –
Whip one
egg white until stiff and spread it on your skin. Allow it to dry and then wash
it off with warm water. This process can be done twice a week.
Whip one
egg white, add the juice from half a lemon and mix it well. Apply the mixture
on your face, leave it on for 15mins and then rinse it off with warm water.
This will tighten the skin and soak up excess oil, while egg yolk is one of the
simplest ways to remove excess oil.
Process-
Separate
the yolks from two eggs and whip them, use a cotton ball to apply them to your
face. Leave it on for 15mins and then rinse with cool water.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice
is a good source of acid that works like an astringent. It also has antiseptic
properties that can lighten the skin discolorations and restore the skin's PH
balance.
Process –
Mix one
teaspoon of fresh lemon juice with one-half teaspoon of distilled water. Apply
it on your skin using a cotton ball. Leave it on for 10mins and then wash your
skin with warm water. Lemon juice can dry out skin, so apply some oil free
moisturizer afterward. Do this once daily.
Mix one
tablespoon of lemon juice, one-half tablespoon of honey and tablespoon of milk.
Apply this paste on your face and leave it on for 10 to 15mins before washing
it off with cold water. If done once daily, this remedy will give you positive
results within a week.
Yogurt
Yogurt
contains lactic acid that helps gently exfoliate the skin and absorbs excess
oil from the face.
Process-
Apply one
teaspoon of plain yogurt thoroughly over your face and leave it on for 15mins,
then rinse it off with cool water. Do this once daily.
Alternatively,
you can mix one teaspoon each of organic yogurt and finely ground oatmeal. Then
stir in one teaspoon of warm honey. Apply the mixture on your face; leave it on
for 10 to 15mins and then rinse.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
are great for oily skin due to their cooling, clarifying and astringent
properties. The high vitamin C content in tomatoes is very helpful for
acne-prone skin, plus, the natural oil absorbing acids in tomatoes help get rid
of excess oil.
Process-
Cut
tomatoes in half and rub it on your skin.Allow the juice to soak into your skin for at least 15mins.
Rinse your skin with cool water, pat it dry and apply a light oil free moisturizer.
Note- you
can also make a face mask by combining three tablespoons of tomatoes juice with
one tablespoon of honey.
Apples
Apples work
as a great exfoliating agent and they have mild antiseptic, astringent and
soothing properties that makes them a great home remedy for oily skin. The
malic acid in apples helps exfoliate dead skin cells and absorb excess oil from
the skin’s surface.
Process-
Grate half
an apple and place the shreds on your skin. Leave it on the skin for 15mins and
then wash it off with lipid water.
Mix one
teaspoon each of grated apple, yogurt and lemon juice to form a smooth paste.
Apply it all over your face and leave it on for 15mins. Then rinse your face
with cool water.
Cucumber
Cucumbers
are also very beneficial for oily skin due to their cooling, astringent and
soothing properties. Also, the high vitamin and mineral content, including
vitamin A and E, magnesium and potassium, are good for oily skin.
Process-
Cut a fresh
organic cucumber into thick slices and rub them thoroughly on your face, leave
it on overnight and rinse with warm water in the morning. Do this daily before
going to bed.
Alternatively,
mix one-half teaspoon each of cucumber juice and lime. Apply this mixture to
your skin, let it dry, and then wash it off with warm water. This mixture can
be used to reduce sun burn
Milk
Milk is a
great oil free cleanser that can make oily skin soft and supple. Milk has alpha
hydroxyl acids that gently exfoliate the skin and also help maintain the skin's natural balance.
Process-Mix two or three drops of sandalwood or lavender oil with two tablespoons of milk.
Apply the mixture on your face using a cotton ball.
Gently massage the skin for a few minutes to improve blood circulation and then go to sleep.
In the morning, wash your face with cold water.
Do this
daily.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera
has antimicrobial properties that make it ideal for treating acne prone oily
skin. Also, aloe vera can help absorb excess oil from your skin's surface.
Process –
Cut an aloe
vera in half and extract the fresh gel. Apply the gel on your face, let it dry
and then wash your face with clean water. Do this two or three times a day.
Alternatively,
boil an aloe vera leaf in water for a few minutes. Grind the leaf along with
some honey to make a paste. Apply it thoroughly over your oily skin. Leave it
on for 20mins and then rinse it off with cold water. Do this once every week.
Honey
Honey can
help reduce excess oil on the skin’s surface, clear pores and even prevent
wrinkles. Honey has moisturizing properties that nourish the skin and keep it
sufficiently moisturized without making it oily. Also, the natural antiseptic
property of honey is highly beneficial for acne prone oily skin.
Process –
Apply a
thin layer of honey over your face and leave it on for 15mins. Then wash your
face. Do this twice daily.
You can
also mix a small amount of ground almonds with honey. Gently massage the paste
onto your oily skin to remove oil and dead skin cells. Then wipe your face with
a warm cloth to open up the pores. Do this once a week.
Salt
Salt is a
disinfectant and a natural drying agent. It is one of the most effective ways
to remove excess oil.Fill a spray bottle with tepid water and add a teaspoon of salt.
Close your eyes and spray the salt water on your face.
Do not rinse.
Repeat daily to get rid of oily skin.
Why not try and give these home remedies a trial, to lessen the oiliness on your skin’s surface and refine the pores for a more pleasing look?
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