10 Home remedies for oily skin

 home remedies for oily skin



Oily skin is often caused by hormonal fluctuations and predisposition. Try the remedies below to take care of the skin and make it less oily.


Avoiding unhealthy foods like junk food, processed carbohydrates and added sugars, may also help. Read also how to stop oily face during day.


1. Wash your face



If you have oily skin, wash your face twice a day. In the morning and in the evening. Avoid harsh soap products. Choose a mild or natural cleanser or glycerin soap for example. Read natural skin care tips for summer season.


2. Use blotting paper



These are small papers that you can put in your bag and use to dab up the grease from your skin. They are not expensive and you buy them at the drugstore. Your face will look less shiny and oily. You can use them as often as you want.


3. Honey



Honey is a tried and tested remedy for skin problems. Honey has anti-bacterial and anti-sickness properties . And that can help with acne. Honey helps keep the skin hydrated without making it greasy.


 Honey mask


Apply a thin layer of honey to oily skin or skin with acne and leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water. Read what food causes acne.

10 Home remedies for oily skin




4. Clay Mask



Clay masks are ideally suited for oily skin. The clay absorbs excess oil and soothes the skin. French green clay in particular is a cheap and simple remedy for oily skin.


How to make a green clay mask


Mix (filtered) water or rose water with a teaspoon of clay powder. Apply the clay mixture and let it dry on your skin. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat your face dry.


5. Jojoba oil



Using oil on oily skin may sound a bit contradictory. But jojoba oil is an old-fashioned home remedy that has been used for centuries to solve oily skin, acne and other skin problems. But there is also plenty of scientific research supporting jojoba's effect on the skin .



By the jojoba oil on your skin, you keep as it were the sebaceous glands for fun. They think that enough fat is produced so less sebum is produced. Read hormonal cystic acne.


Jojoba oil use


Massage a few drops of jojoba oil into the skin 2-3 times a week. If you like it then you can do it daily. You can also mix some jojoba oil with a clay mask as above.


6. Oatmeal



Oatmeal is another thing you probably have around the house that you can use well as a home remedy for your skin. It helps you remove dead skin cells in a gentle way. Furthermore, it soothes the skin and absorbs excess fat.


To use oatmeal as a skin mask, use it ground. You can easily do this yourself in your blender or food processor. You can combine the oatmeal with a spoonful of yogurt or add some honey.


Oatmeal Mask


Mix about 3 tablespoons of ground oatmeal with warm water and make a paste. Spread it on your face and leave it on for about 10 minutes. Rinse it off with lukewarm water and pat your skin dry.


7. Protein with lemon juice



Egg white and lemon juice are well-known old remedies for oily skin. Lemon juice absorbs the oil They are both remedies that contract your skin and shrink pores. Be a little careful though if you are prone to allergies.


Egg white - lemon mask


Mix one egg white with one teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply it to your face and let the mask dry. Rinse it off with warm water and pat your skin dry.


8. Ground almonds



Ground almonds are ideal for ridding your skin of dead skin cells. In addition, they also absorb excess skin fat and impurities from the skin.


Almond scrub


Mix 3 teaspoons of ground almonds with 2 tablespoons of honey. Apply it to the skin and make gentle circular movements. Rinse with warm water and pat skin dry.

If you have very sensitive skin, apply it only to the skin and leave it on for 10 minutes.


9. Tomatoes



Tomatoes contain salicylic acid, an ingredient also found in aspirin. This acid helps dissolve fats and dissolves sebum in clogged pores.


Tomato Mask


Combine a teaspoon of sugar with the pulp of a tomato. Make light, circular movements and then leave the mask on for another 5 minutes. You can also place a few slices of tomato on the oilier parts of your face and let it soak in.


10. Aloe vera



Aloe vera is a plant known for its ability to soothe burns and other irritations. Aloe vera is widely used on oily skin. Aloe vera has an antibacterial and moisturizing effect on your skin.

You can use the whole plant or buy ready-made aloe vera gel. Aloe vera can cause an allergic reaction if you have very sensitive skin. If in doubt, try some on the inside of your arm first and leave it on for 24-48 hours. 


Using aloe vera


Apply a thin layer to your face before you go to sleep and let it sit until the next morning. Then peel it off with lukewarm water and pat the skin dry.



10 Home remedies for oily skin



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