Your skin’s releases natural oils to retain moisture and protect your skin from external irritants. However, even though the oily skin isn’t healthy it’s the leading cause of clogged pores and acne. Hence, it must be controlled.While the secretion of sebum by your skin is natural, overactive sebaceous glands can clog your pores and cause acne. Myriad factors contribute to excessive sebum secretion like puberty, genetic factors, stress, ultraviolet radiation effect, hormonal changes, overexposure to heat, seasonal changes, pregnancy, birth control and hormonal pills and more.
We’re giving you 15 home remedies for oily skin that will get rid of the problem.
Egg White
Apply one whipped egg white on your face and leave it on for 10-15 minutes before washing it with warm water.
Lemon Juice
In 2 tbsp. of water mix 1 tbsp. of lime juice. Now, apply this on your face and let it dry for 5-10 minutes before using warm water to wash it off.
Yogurt
Mix 1 tbsp.each of honey and yogurt and to this blend add oatmeal (ground). Give your face a good application with this mixture for 5-10 minutes before using warm water to rinse it off.
Tomatoes
After cutting a tomato in half, simply give your face a good rub it in a circular motion. Let the residue sit for 10-15 minutes before using cold water to rinse it off.
Apple
Grate an apple and apply its shreds on your face. Leave on for 10-15 minutes prior to a lukewarm water rinse.
Cucumber
Rub slices of cucumber on your face before hitting the sack.Let it sit overnight before using warm water to wash it off.
Apple Cider Vinegar
In a cup of water, blend 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar and drink it every day before you hit the sack.
Milk
Give your face a good application of raw milk and then rinse if off on drying. Works like a charm.
Honey
Give your face a rub with honey and let it sit for 15 minutes before you rinse it off.
Clay Mask
Make a mask by thoroughly mixing 2 tbsp. of witch hazel, 1 tbsp. of facial clay and a couple of drops each of lemon and cypress oil for aroma. Let it sit for 10 minutes and after it dries wash it off with cold water.
Mango Pulp Mask
Give your face a good massage in circular motions with mango pulp. Use warm water to wash it off after it dries.
Healthy Veggies
Eat plenty of lightly cooked veggies which are low in oil and spice content.
Orange Peel
Mix dry orange peels with a bit of raw milk to it and create a paste. Give your face a good application, leave it on for 10-15 minutes and then cold water to wash it off.
Exercise
Did you know that 30 minutes of daily vigorous exercise is a great cure for oily skin?
Sea Salt
This one may cause excessive skin drying and must not be used more than once a week. Simply add a tsp. of sea salt in some water; a smooth paste will be formed that you can apply to your face. Simply rinse it off with warm water in about 10 minutes.
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