Natural Home Remedies For Oily Skin
Sharon Hopkins
There are many reasons for your skin to become oily for e.g.
hereditary, pregnancy, environment, food we eat and many
others. Our body secretes oil to keep our body smooth and
supple. It also avoids wrinkles which becomes a cause of worry
for many.
- Measures to avoid Oily Skin
• Drink plenty of water at least 8-10 glasses per day.
• Avoid smoking.
• Have a healthy and balanced diet.
• Use baby powder to dab your face as it works better than many
other products.
• You can rub oily areas with apple cider vinegar for a
neutralizing effect.
• Use of hot water more often as it is a great solvent.
• To avoid oily skin apply fresh smashed tomatoes on your face.
• The first step of having an oil-free skin is to clean your
face with gentle face wash to remove excess oil and dirt. Wipe
your face with astringent lotion as it is a fat and grease
solvent. The astringent should have acetone and should also be
alcohol free. Later apply a watery moisturizer to keep your
skin smooth. Remove excess moisturizer by dabbing a tissue over
it.
• Blend 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal, 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon lemon
juice and 1/2 cup mashed apple into a smooth paste. Apply this
paste on your face for 15 minutes, later rinse it.
• You can apply mud packs or clay masks on your face which
helps in soaking oil from the skin. This may provide a
temporary relief as the long term effects is inconclusive.
• Egg Mask: Blend 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon camphor spirit, 1
tablespoon skim milk powder and a drop of mint essential oil.
Before applying the mask, apply odorless castor oil. Apply the
mask, keep it for 15 minutes; wash it off with warm water to be
rinsed by apple cider vinegar and water / witch hazel solution.
• Grate a cucumber and keep it in the fridge. Apply this grated
chilled cucumber on your face for 15 minutes. Use this at least
twice a week for a clean and clear face.
• Cucumber can also be used in juice form mixed with lemon
juice. Apply this mixture half-an-hour before you take a bath.
The proportion would be 1/2 a tsp each of cucumber and lemon
juice.
• Get a facial sauna by using herbs such as lemongrass,
licorice root and rosebuds. Keep it in simmer, 2 to 4
tablespoons of fresh or dried herbs in 2 quarts of water. Once
you see the steam cover your face over it. To entrap the steam,
cover your head with a damp towel and be in that position for 15
minutes. Later wash your face with cold water and dab it dry.
Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all
precautionary measures while following instructions on the home
remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if
you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader
and not with the site or the writer.
About The Author: Sharon Hopkins, the webmaster of various
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your daily life with its simple and easy home care remedies.
Oily skin is a common problem and you can easily treat it by
using simple home remedies.
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