Home Remedies for Oily Skin

Oily skin can be a pain to deal with. The accumulation of xx oil on the outer skin layer often leads to whiteheads, blackheads, blind pimples and other skin irritations. The advantage is oily skin tends to age beta and develop fewer wrinkles than dry or normal skin. So, it's not all bad.

The xx oil results from the sebaceous glands in the skin producing xx sebum. Those who have this condition usually have shiny skin and large pores.

Oily skin can be caused by genetics, dietary choices, to much stress or hormone changes in the body due to puberty. Women are the more prone to oily skin during menstrual cycles, pregnancy, or menopause and while taking birth control pills.

Oily skin can be difficult to manage, but there are things u can do to solve this problem. No need for expensive, chemical-based skin care products. many people have found home remedies effective.

Egg Whites

High in vitamin, A egg whites can effectively dry out skin blemishes as well as tone, tighten up oily skin.

Whip 1 egg white until stiff, spread it on your skin. Allow to dry, then wash off with warm water. Do twice a week.

Whip one egg white, add d juice from half a lemon & mix well. Apply on your face, leave on for 15 mins, rinse off with warm water. this will tighten the skin & soak up excess oil.

Apples

Apples is an exfoliating agent and have mild antiseptic astringent & soothing properties that make them great for oily skin. The malic acid in apples exfoliate dead skin cells & absorbs xx oil from the skin's surface.

Grate half an-apple, place the shreds on your skin, leave for 15 mins, wash with tepid water.

Mix 1 teaspoon of grated apple, yogurt, lemon juice to form a paste apply on face, leave for 15 mins, rinse off with cool water.

Cucumber

Cucumbers are good for oily skin due to their astringent, & soothing properties. The high vitamin & mineral content is good for oily skin.

Cut fresh cucumber in thick slices, rub on your face. Leave on over night, rinse with warm water in the morning. Do daily before bed.

Alternatively, mix 1-half teaspoon of cucumber juice & lime juice. Apply on your skin, let dry, wash off with warm water. Do daily. It also lightens freckles &reduce sunburn.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are great for oily skin due to their cooling, clarifying & astringent properties. The high vitamin C content in tomatoes is very helpful for acne-prone skin. Plus, the natural oil-absorbing acids in tomatoes help get rid of xx oil.

Cut a tomatoes in half, rub on your skin.
Let the juice soak in to your skin for 15/20 mins
Rinse your skin with cold water, pat it dry & apply a light oil free moisturizer.