If you have oily skin, you know the struggles that come with trying to manage your skin. You’ve tried blotting sheets, cleansers, and anything that will help tame the shine and clear clogged pores, acne, and reduce pimples.
There are several natural home remedies for oily skin that are simple, affordable, and effective. Here are some natural home remedies for oily skin.
- Lemon Juice
Lemon juice instantly brightens up your complexion; its citric acid also works as an astringent, helping to tone and control oily skin.
How to:
Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon lemon juice and ½ teaspoon distilled water to your skin with a cotton ball.
Leave on for 10 minutes.
Rinse with warm water.
- Honey
Honey is a powerhouse when it comes to all things skin; it helps reduce excess oil, clears pores, moisturizes (without making skin oily), and has natural antiseptic and antibacterial properties that may benefit acne-prone skin.
How to:
Apply a thin layer of honey over your face. (raw honey is preferred)
Let it sit and dry for 10-15 minutes.
Rinse with warm water.
- Cucumbers
Cucumbers contain a high vitamin and mineral content (including vitamins A and C, magnesium, and potassium), which is ideal for keeping oily skin under control.
How to:
Before bed, cut a fresh cucumber into thin slices.
Gently rub over your face.
Leave overnight.
Rinse in the morning with warm water.
- Apple Cider Vinegar
One of the many benefits of apple cider vinegar is its ability to tone and moisturize oily skin. It also has antibacterial properties that will help you avoid breakouts due to excess oil build-up.
How to:
For an easy toner, dilute ¼ cup apple cider vinegar with ¾ cups distilled water. Apply to your skin with a cotton ball.
Leave for 10 minutes.
Rinse with cool water.
- Bananas
Bananas are packed full of nutrients, like vitamins A, B, E, and potassium, which help moisturize skin cells without adding excess oil or grease.
How to:
For a simple facial scrub, mash one ripe banana and mix in 1 tablespoon of milk and 2 tablespoons oats.
Apply to your clean skin.
Massage for 5 minutes.
Let sit for 20 minutes.
Rinse with warm water.
- Yogurt
Dairy products such as yogurt and milk contain lactic acid that helps gently exfoliate the skin and absorb excess oil.
How to:
Apply 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt to your face.
Let sit for 15 minutes.
Rinse with cool water.
- Aloe Vera
Aloe is well-known for treating sunburns, but it is also ideal for treating acne-prone skin due to its antimicrobial properties. It can also help absorb excess oil from your skin!
How to:
Apply a thin layer of aloe vera gel to your face 2-3 times a day, or you can apply before bed and leave it overnight.
Aloe Vera can cause an allergic reaction. Test on forearm before use.
You can purchase Aloe Vera gel from several stores or online.
On the bright side, oily or combination skin tends to age much slower than normal and dry skin, keeping away fine lines and wrinkles for a longer period of time.
