It is difficult to manage oily skin, but there are several solutions to handle this problem. There is no need use expensive, chemical based skin care products. Some simple homemade remedies are found to be effective to deal with oily skin.
- Egg Whites can effectively dry out skin blemishes and tone and tighten up oily skin. Apply a stiffly whipped egg white on the face and allow it to dry. Wash it off with water. Alternatively, make a mixture of egg white and lemon juice and apply it on the face. Leave it on for 15 before rinsing it with warm water.
- Yogurt helps to gently exfoliate the skin and absorbs excess oil from the face. Apply plain yogurt on the face. Leave it for 15 minutes before washing it off with cool water. Alternately mix oatmeal and honey with yogurt and apply this mixture on the face. Wash it off after 15 minutes with warm water
- Tomatoes are great for oily skin due to its properties of cooling and clearing. The natural oil-absorbing acids in tomatoes also help get rid of excess oil. Rub a cut tomato on the skin till the juice soaks the skin. Rinse after 15 minutes with cold water.
- Cucumbers also help to manage oily skin due to their cooling, astringent, and soothing properties. Higher vitamin and mineral content, magnesium, and potassium are good for oily skin. Rub a slice of cucumber before going to bed. Wash it in the morning with warm water. Alternatively, make a mixture of cucumber juice and lime juice and apply it on the face and hands. This remedy can also be used to lighten freckles and reduce sunburn.
Simple tips to remove oily skin
- Regular cleaning with mild soap will help to keep oily skin under control. Make it a routine to wash the face and neck after coming in from outdoors
- Next, apply an astringent or toner to remove the dirt and close the pores on the skin.
- People with oily skin must use water based moisturizer in order to retain the moisture content in the body.
- Sunscreen lotion must be applied before going out in the sun, as the sun plays havoc on the skin and makes the sebaceous glands secrete excess oil.
- Fried food and fatty food must be avoided or limited as they lead to excess oil secretion on the skin. Consumption of high calorie or sweet food items also increases the chances of excess oil and pimple formation
- Intake of fresh fruits and vegetables and lightly cooked are of great help to maintain a healthy looking skin.
- Caffeinated drinks must be limited as they heat up the system and cause the production of excess oil.
- Carbonated drinks are high in sugar content and are said to form pimples on the oily skin.
- It is a myth that oily skin need not be hydrated. Understand that Oil is not moisture. Keep your skin hydrated by consuming lots of water. Use a good moisturizer, the one which matches your oily skin, so that your skin continues to be hydrated.
Natural beauty tips to get rid of oily skin
- Lemon juice: Mix a tablespoon of lemon juice with cold water & massage it on your skin. After ten to fifteen minutes, wash it off with a good face wash. This remedy will make your skin oil free.
- Lemon juice, Honey, and Milk: Mix a tablespoon of lemon juice with half a spoon of honey & a tablespoon of milk. Apply this paste on your face and leave it on for ten to fifteen minutes before taking washing it off with cold water. This acts as a natural bleaching remedy and also helps in preventing excess oil production in the skin
- Almond Honey Scrub: Blend few almonds with honey. Massage softly (don’t scrub) the paste up on your skin. After 10-15 minutes, cleanse your face with cold water.
- Oatmeal & Aloe Vera Scrub: Mix oatmeal with Aloe Vera. Rub gently on your skin. After 10-15 minutes, cleanse with water.
- Do not use overhead to scrub, in case you have an acne problem, as this can aggravate your currently irritated skin.
- AVOID damp make-ups as it directs to clogging up of pores.
- AVOID heavy and oily products that boast of providing nourishment.
- Aloe Vera: Wash your face thoroughly and apply aloe vera gel on your face & let it dry. You may refrigerate the gel to get a refreshing and cooling effect. You can apply Aloe Vera gel on your face two to three times a day as per your convenience.
- Apple Facial: To convert your oily skin into glowing skin, peel, apple & cut it into small pieces. Rub these apple pieces on your face. After one hour clean your face with cold water. This will make your skin oil free & glowing.
- Multani Matti: Mix Multani Matti was also known as fullers earth with water to make a smooth paste. Apply this paste on your oily skin. Wash it off after it dries completely.
- Multani Matti, Lemon or Orange juice extract: Mix one teaspoon of Multani Matti with half a teaspoon of lemon or orange juice. Apply this paste on your face & let it dry. After fifteen minutes, wash it off thoroughly.
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