People who have oily skin have to struggle with many problems. Usually little oil remains on their face and face looks sticky. Oily skin develops nail ache which spoils the beauty of the face. Of course, there are various types of cream present in the market to deal with oily skin, but using them for long term is not beneficial. Therefore, in this article today we are sharing some home remedies to deal with oily skin, which will make you look beautiful, attractive and tender and of course oil free.
Oily Skin care tips
First of all you should know what are the causes of Oily skin
If we talk about women, they have to struggle with oily skin problem because the make-up on oily skin does not last long. Even sunscreens and foundations starts melting as soon as they come in contact with the sun, which makes their face look bad. Now the question arises that why oily skin happens? Here we are going to tell you about some of the major reasons of Oily skin.
1. Changes in hormones
There are many types of hormonal changes in the body of women at different levels of life. Whether it is in adolescence or going through pregnancy. Even before and after menopause, hormonal changes occur in women. During this, the oil glands present in the body become activated and the oil present in the body start appearing on your face, due to which the skin becomes oily
2. Stress
Everyone knows that stress is harmful to health. This may cause problems in many ways. In stress, our body’s hormonal equilibrium gets disturbed. Cortisol is also a kind of hormone when we are in stress, it starts leaking in the body and can make your skin oily
3. Excess use of skincare products
Our face’s skin is most sensitive. Despite this, we use a variety of skincare products to refine it. We do scrubbing of our face more then it is required. As a result, it starts getting dull. so skin can become oily by doing this.
4. Genetic
Genetics plays a big role in oily skin, like many other things oily skin is a familial trait. If one of your parents has oily skin, it is possible that the skin of their children may be oily too.
5. Wearing too much makeup
One main cause of oily skin is excessive makeup. Our face pores can be closed by applying excess makeup. Besides, excessive use of makeup brushes and cosmetic cream also can cause oily skin.
6. Oily or wrong food
If you are a food lover such as fried food, chili-spice, and high-fat foods, could be a reason for your oily skin.
So far we have known what are the reasons for the oily skin. Now we will talk about some home remedies to deal with it.
Home Remedies for Oily Skin
1. Fuller's Earth (Multani Mitti)
Fuller’s earth(Multani mitti)Â is not less than a boon for oily skin. There are plenty of minerals found in it, which works miraculously on oily skin. Face pack of Multani mitti gives skin a natural beauty by absorbing oil from the skin. Apart from this, it eliminates the nail-acne and lightens the scars.
Materials to use-
- Two tablespoons Fuller’s earth powder (Multani mitti)
- One spoon fresh curd
- Two-three drop lemon juice
How to make-
- Mix all these ingredients in a bowl and mix until the paste is made.
- Now wash the face well with water and clean it with towels.
- After this, apply the paste on your whole face except the upper part of your eye socket.
- When face pack dries completely, then wash your face with cold water.
- After that, make sure you have any good moisturizer creams.
2. RoseWater
Rosewater is considered naturally good for health. It provides moisture by controlling oil in the skin. According to a study, rose water contains abundant antimicrobial, antioxidant, mineral and vitamins. All these properties are sufficient to take care of oily skin.
Material-
- Rosewater
- cotton
How to apply-
Spray rosewater
Other than this you can also purchase a rosewater spray bottle, it is easily available in the market, which I believe is the easiest way to carry with you and can be used anywhere, any time.
Note- While purchasing make sure you are buying of truth worthy brand rose water, because it may contain chemicals.
3. Neem
Material-
- Neem’s 9-10 Leaves
- 3-4 pinch turmeric powder
How to apply-
- Soak the neem leaves in water, grind it well, and make a paste.
- Now add turmeric powder in the paste.
- If the paste has become thick, you can add some drops of water.
- Now clean your face with water and apply the paste.
- About 20 minutes after the paste is dry, wash your face with water.
- Â Note: This pack absorbs oil from the face and cleanses nail-acne.
4. Cucumber
Cucumber is not only good for health but also beneficial for oily skin. Cucumber contains nutritional properties such as Vitamin-K, C, Potassium and Folic Acid. In addition, there is a special element called silicon, which helps to clean the skin. Cucumber juice is considered to be the best tonic for the skin, which is used to feel freshness by applying on the face.
Material-
- A cucumber
- 6-8 drops of lemon juice
- One teaspoon honey
How to make-
- Take out the cucumber peel and grind it without adding water and make a paste.
- Add lemon juice and honey in the paste.
- Now Clean your face and apply the paste with the help of cotton wool.
- Massage your face with light-hands and then let it dry for 15-20.
- After this wash your face with lukewarm water.
5. Lemon
We all know lemon is rich in vitamin C. Lemon helps in cleansing facial pores and shrink them. ​Applying it on your face may reduce the problem of oily skin to a certain extent. As well as controlling sebum (a type of oily substance connected to the surface of the skin), lemon reduces its production.
Material-
- Half lemon
- 7-8 drops of rose water
How to apply-
- Cut the lemon and lightly apply it on your face. If you feel irritation, then all some rose water.
- apply on your face and wash it after 20 minutes
- Doing this every day can control oil in your skinÂ
6. Indian Brown lentils
It is believed that brown pulses contain plenty of minerals and vitamins. It is not only beneficial for eating but also for the skin. Its face pack is effective on oily skin.
Material-
- Half cup lentils
- One-third cup of raw milk
How to apply-
- Soak lentils in water overnight and grind it well the next morning.
- Add milk to it and make a thick paste.
- Now Put this face pack on your face and let it dry for about 20 minutes.
- Wash your face with cold water
7. Apple Vinegar
This brown vinegar made of apple juice has anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties present. In this sense, it is effective for oily skin
Material-
- One teaspoon apple vinegar
- three spoons water
- cotton ball
How to apply-
- wash the face with water
- Mix water in vinegar.
- Apply this mixture on your face with the help of cotton.
- After 15-20 minutes wash your face with cold water.
- Apply any good moisturizer cream after drying the face.
- Note- You can use this method once or twice a week.
8. Almond and Honey
Material-
- 10 Almonds
- 1 spoon honey
How to apply-
- Soak almonds in water throughout the night and grind them well the next morning.
- Now add one spoon of honey in it and mix it well.
- Apply it on your face and leave this pack for about 15 minutes
- Wash after drying.
Feel free to share your experiences and thoughts if any with us.
HI, Your homemade beauty tips are so helpful for oily skin. My sister has these oily skin problems for years and tried almost every product but nothing worked. your homemade tips are not only cheaper but also very helpful. I would also like to read about dehydrating skin problems and it’s solutions.
Thank you Vivek, Sure we will share tips for dehydrating skin problems.
Plus, they can almost always be treated at home with proper care and the help of the best masks for blackheads.
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