4 Effective Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Oily Skin

Troubled by oily skin? Looking for some easy home remedies to tackle your skin issues? Skin that shines is not always healthy. Oily skin is the result of excess secretion of skin oil (sebum). Although oily skin is mostly associated with teenage years and puberty, some people possess that skin type for their entire lives. Oily skin needs proper care for it to look beautiful always.

How To Recognize Oily Skin?

The hormones called androgens stimulate healthy oil production, which is beneficial for our skin. But, the same thing becomes a problem when the oil production happens in excess amounts. This excess oil makes our skin appear greasy.

Skin Test:

A simple test can be performed to check whether your skin is oily or not:

• Take a paper napkin and press it on your face.
• Specially the T-zone area (the entire forehead down to your nose and chin).
• Press the napkin for few seconds.
• The paper will appear translucent with oil when you pull it out.

Do’s & Don’ts:

Here are a few things, which you should keep in mind, if you have oily skin:

• It is important to take care of oily skin. Whether it is less oily or more, proper care should be taken to avoid further damage.
• Avoid experimenting with your skin.
• Never treat oily skin with newly launched products without proper knowledge.
• Too much of exfoliation and toning will make your skin even more oily.
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Homemade Remedies For Oily Skin:

1. Cleansing

• Washing your face with lukewarm water 3 times a day will help remove excess oil and stop acne formation. Try to splash cold water on your face; this will close the pores and maintain the pH balance of your skin.
• Remember, washing your face too often can dry out your skin.

2. Exfoliation

Exfoliating oily skin with a gentle scrub removes dead skin cells, grime, excess oils and makes it smoother. You can prepare an exfoliant at home with any of the following available resources.

a. Oatmeal Scrub

• Take plain, unsweetened oatmeal.
• Blend in a food processor to break it into smaller bits.
• Mix with aloe vera gel (raw) to form a paste.
• Rub your face and neck area for 2 minutes.
• Rinse off with warm water.
• Follow up with toner.b. Honey, baking soda and lemon scrub
  
  
• Honey has anti-bacterial properties and moisturizes oily skin.
• Take ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon honey.
• Mix them well.
• Rub the mixture onto your face using clear finger tips.

3. Toning

Toning improves the blood circulation to the surface of the skin. It closes the pores, refreshes the skin and adds a glow to the skin. You can use the following home-made toners to give that healthy touch to your skin.

a. Apple Cider Vinegar Spray

• Mix equal parts of vinegar with water in a small spray bottle and use it as a toner.
• Spray the mixture directly on your face.

b. Green Tea toner

• Green tea is known for its anti-oxidant property and as a skin purifier too.
• Take a teaspoon of green tea.
• Brew it a little strong.
• Cool it down and store in a spray bottle.
• This natural toner can be used twice daily.
• A great option for oily skin.

4. Face Mask

The use of facial masks makes the dull face soft and bright. Make your own face mask by using the following household ingredients.

a. Clay Mask

• Take facial clay; it can be obtained from any chemist.
• Mix 2 teaspoons of clay with warm water and apply evenly on your face and neck.
• Leave it for 5 minutes.
• Don’t let it dry.
• Then rinse it off.

b. Egg White Mask

• It can be used to soak up the excess oil.
• Take 1 teaspoon honey with an egg white.
• Stir well.
• Add a little gram flour to make a paste.
• Apply for 5 minutes and then rinse off.

c. Mashed Mango Mask

• Mash a little bit of mango.
• Rub it on your face.
• Keep it for a few minutes. Then rinse off.

Warning:

Remember that we all fall into one of these skin types – normal, dry, combination or oily. But our skin type changes with the change in weather conditions. Your oily skin may turn combination when you visit a cool place. So, always pay attention to your skin.

Your skin will produce more oil (sebum) to keep it moisturized. So, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Don’t let your diet, stress, and lifestyle affect your skin. Your skin type fluctuates and changes due to these factors.

Tips:

Be very consistent with your skin care regime. Cleaning and moisturizing your skin before retiring to bed is very important.

Apply powder based make-up and don’t forget to clean it off before sleeping. Use oil blotting papers during the day to absorb excess oil. Eat more vegetables, fruits and whole grains. And apply aloe vera gel at bed time to keep your oily skin well-moisturized without making it greasy.

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