Having oily skin could be the cause of other skin issues like acne, increased pore size and lot more. It is easy to get these issues if we don’t take care it in an appropriate manner and just leave it as it is. As we grow older and older, these issues becomes difficult to handle. While using some great cosmetic product which are suitable for our skin, adding some easy and quick face masks would increase the effectiveness. So here are 5 easy and quick DIY face masks you use on your oily skin to keep it healthy and glowing.
1. Apple Cider Vinegar – Face Masks
A natural antibacterial and antiseptic substance apple cider vinegar is a great choice for your skin especially if you have acne as well as oily skin. Apple cider vinegar has anti-inflammatory properties and it consists of acetic acid and alpha hydroxy acid. This means apple cider vinegar can exfoliate the skin, absorb excess oils and unplug blocked pores. It also has the power to restore the proper pH levels to your skin. However, be cautious if you have sensitive skin.
How to Use: Apple Cider Vinegar can be used alone on your skin. Just some on a cotton ball, apply on to your face.
Let is dry and rinse with water. Pat dry and apply moisturizer.
2. Egg White – Face Masks
Using egg white on your skin is a great idea because the protein in egg helps with tissue repair for skin that has been damaged by acne. For aging skin, egg whites can help tighten and firm. If you have large pores or acne-prone skin, egg whites help close pores and get rid of build up. And if your skin is oily, egg whites are said to clarify pores and hair follicles that make too much sebum.
This super simple face mask with Egg white also used honey and lemon. Honey is an antibacterial and lemon juice is an astringent that help clear out the bacteria that causes acne as well as lightens the skin and evens the skin tone.
How to Use: Add one egg white with one tsp of Honey and Lemon. Mix well and apply on to your face.
Keep the mask on for 20 min and rinse off with water.
3. Multani Mitti – Face Masks
Multani Mitti or Fuller’s earth has been used as a skin care remedy for centuries. It helps in removing the dirt, sweat and oiliness from the skin. Hence cleaning the skin pores which further leads to acne, blackheads and whiteheads free skin. Since it is rich in magnesium chloride, it can help soothe sunburns, rashes and inflammation, even helping with a scratch, bug bites or picked pimple. This face mask with rose water adds up the properties of a toner, moisturizer and cleanser for our skin.
How to Use: Add 2-3 tablespoons of Multani with Rose water and mix well to make a thin paste.
Apply all over your face and leave it till dried.
Rise it off with water while massaging gently in circular motion. Pat dry and apply moisturizer.
4. Lemon and Yogurt Face mask
Lemon is well-known for it’s citrus properties due to the presence of citric acid in it. Thus it helps in controlling the skin oil production, while also tightening the pores. On the other hand, yogurt is a great source of lactic acid, which helps in the cleansing of the skin. Hence, the combination of these two works effectively to remove excess oil from the skin.
How to Use: Add equal amounts of yogurt and lemon juice in a small bowl.
Apply it on your face and keep it for 10 to 15 minutes.
Wash it off with warm water.
5. Castor Oil Face Mask
Since Castor oil contains antioxidants that fight free radicals in your body, it is helpful in preventing wrinkles, the antibacterial properties in it helps in fighting acne and the anti-inflammatory properties helps in reducing puffiness and so on. Moisturizing, soothing sunburn, fighting dry lips are also many of the benefits of castor oil. Moisturizing is main reason it is mainly used in lipsticks and lip balms and many other cosmetics.
How to Use: Since castor oil is thick, you can add equal amount of any carrier oils like coconut, almond or olive oil with it and apply it on your face or around your eyes to reduce the wrinkles. You can leave it for a night and wash it off next day or apply it only for few minutes as per your suitability.
Precaution: Many people have reported increase in facial hair due to castor oil and increase in acne too. Hence this remedy might not be for everyone. Please try it once and see how it effects your skin and continue if it suits your skin. I personally apply it only around my eyes for the whole night because I already have facial hair and it may increase the growth since castor oil boosts the hair growth. However it is great if you want to grow your lashes or eyebrows, it does magic.
Also Read: Top homemade face masks to reduce Sun Tan
Conclusion
So here were some of the best DIY face masks for oily skin that can help you maintain a healthy and glowing skin. I hope it helps you. Please make note that not all natural remedies can be great for your skin. Everyone has different skin types, so what your skin needs or not will change the effect of the products you are using on it.
Try each of them once and see what suits you and what doesn’t, since they will not cause any major issue on one try.
The amount of each ingredient may change depending on how much sensitive your skin is. Like, reduce the amount of lemon and apple cider vinegar if your skin is more sensitive and increase the amount of ingredient which has cooler effects on your skin. Reduce amount of ingredients which has more oily properties like yogurt if your skin is already too oily. Adjust the amount and time depending on your requirement and enjoy the benefits of the ingredients to its fullest.
