oily skin

Home Remedies For Oily Skin Treatment (Natural Remedies)

How to Get rid of Oily Skin : Oily skin condition is one of the most common dilemmas faced especially by the teenagers. It is a condition in which your skin produces too much of natural oils, that are essential to protect your skin, maintain its elasticity and prevent it from drying out. The skin around your forehead, chin and nose normally tend to produce more oils compared to the rest parts of your faces. Few causes of this are hormonal changes during menstrual periods, pregnancy and menopause and even birth control pills. When this dilemma gets severe, there appears a new battle, the acne. Acne is often a result of it and they can be very difficult to treat.We have already shared an article on acne treatment. Fortunately, there are treatments available for it. Following are few of the oily skin treatment.

Home Remedies to Get Rid of Oily Skin
Home Remedies to Get Rid of Oily Skin

Natural Home Remedies Get Rid of Oily Skin

Since very limited oily skin medication are available in the market, it is better to opt for home remedies. Besides that, home remedies are usually cheaper and most cases of oily skin can be just treated at home. Following are few of the natural oily skin remedies that really work :

 

wash your face
wash your face

1. Wash your face
It is indeed crucial for you to wash your face at least twice a day. Remember to wash with hot water, not so hot though. This is because hot water really helps to strip away all the excessive oils produced by your skin.

Also read : How To Get a Glowing Skin Naturally?

 

cleansers
cleansers – we do not endorse this brand

2. Choose the right cleanser

Avoid cleansers with added moisturizers. They only make things worse. Instead go for cleansers that are specially formulated. Cleansers that contain detergent properties may help too, but are not suitable for sensitive skins.

Also read : 15 Home Remedies For Dry Skin Problem

 

aloe vera
aloe vera

3. Aloe vera

Just apply some aloe vera gel onto your face on daily basis and leave it to dry. It helps to clear the pores and absorb the excessive oils. It is one of the most effective homemade treatment for oily skin.

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Oatmeal
Oatmeal

4. Oatmeal

Oatmeal are highly beneficial. Not only for your body, but also your face. Make a thick paste out of oatmeal and honey. Then spread it over your face like a mask. Leave it on for about 20 minutes before cleansing with hot water. They help to absorb excessive oil from skin. You might want to repeat this every two days.

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Cornstarch
Cornstarch

5. Cornstarch

This is an effective home remedy for oily skin. Mix two tablespoons of cornstarch with enough warm water to make a paste. Later, rub this onto your face and let it dry. Repeat this daily for best results. Make sure to rinse your face with lukewarm water.

Also read : 12 Benefits and Uses Of Lavender Essential Oil

 

lemon
lemon

6. Lemons

Never without lemons. Lemons contain properties that will dry out your skin. Usually, before applying lemon juice onto your skin, it is advisable to add in a tablespoon of honey to make sure your skin does not dry out. But in this case, you can apply the lemon juice as it is. You can do this on daily basis.

Also read : Benefits and Uses of Lemon Peels

 

Apples
Apples

7. Apples

Mix a tablespoon of lemon juice and one egg white into ½ cup of mashed apples. Mix well until it becomes a thick paste. Apply this onto your face and leave it on for 30 minutes. Later cleanse with a mild cleanser and cool water.

Also read : Best Skin Lightening Natural Remedies

 

egg white
egg white

8. Egg white

This is another amazing remedy to get rid of oily skin. Egg white too contains properties that absorb excessive oils, leaving the face look healthy and well moisturized. Apply slightly beaten egg white onto your face and let it dry. Later cleanse your face with a mild cleanser and lukewarm water.

Also Read: Egg White Face Masks

 

These are few home remedies to get rid of oily skin. Also remember to drink plenty of water and include wide variety of fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. Food and water play really important roles for your skin. Avoid eating foods that are high in fats and iodine. Instead eat a diet rich with antioxidants such as blueberries, spinach, carrots and brightly colored fruits and vegetables. If there is any other oily skin treatment that you know, do share them with us.