Home Remedies For Oily Skin

Each and every individual has different kind of skin. The problems associated with the skin can be that it is too oily, dry and dull or patchy. The skin care products for oily skin manufactured by some multinationals are too costly and beyond the reach of every individual.

Now we will deal with treatment of oily skin. This problem is not only found in women it is also found in men, oily skin also result in growth of acne, pimples and blackheads. The object of treatment of oily skin is to remove excess oil to make the face look beautiful. There are simple and cost effective home remedies being tried from time immemorial.

To enjoy neat and glowing face, the first essential requirement is to wash the face with a mild soap with warm water both at the time of going to bed at night and also when one gets up in the morning. Avoid exposing the face to pollution of smoke and dust. If the nature of work of a person is such that he is exposed to pollution caused by vehicle fumes etc. repeated washing of face is essential. Wash hands well with soap and splash plain water on face to remove impurities. It is essential to carry facial cleaning tissue to clean face as often as possible depending upon exposure. Use of fried and fatty food should be avoided. It should be remembered that moisturiser should never be used as it makes the skin oilier.

The following time tested home remedies for face oily skin can be very helpful:
Potato juice treatment- place thin slices of potatoes on face and press them hard so that potato juice is applied on skin. Leave for half an hour for juice to dry. After this, wash with water mixed with small quantity of vinegar.

Cucumber juice treatment- apply cucumber juice mixed with equal quantity of lemon juice and a teaspoon of witch hazel. If possible, add beaten egg white to this mixture. Let the mixture remain on face for 20 minutes. Wash with warm water, then with cool water and dry the face with clean towel. In place of cucumber sliced strawberries can be used to make this face mask with the addition of honey.

Oatmeal- properly mixed with witch hazel can also be used as a face mask to be applied for 10 minutes. Use of Fuller’s earth is also very helpful. Make a paste with water and apply it to face. Leave it to dry, then wash off with water. The skin will be quite dry.

These remedies will definitely help remove excess face oil, if used continuously over a period of time. However, in case of excessive oil washing of face with soap and dabbing mild rubbing alcohol is recommended.