Oily skin can be a pain to deal. The accumulation of excess oil on the outer skin layer often leads to whiteheads, blackheads, blind pimples and other skin irritations.
But there is one big advantage. Oily skin tends to age better and develop fewer wrinkles than dry or normal skin. So, it’s not all bad.
The excess oil results from the sebaceous glands in the skin producing excess sebum. Those who have this condition usually have shiny skin and large pores.
Oily skin can be caused by genetics, dietary choices, too much stress or hormone changes in the body due to puberty.
Women also are 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 many things you can do to solve this common problem. There is no need to use expensive, chemical-based skin care products. Many people have found simple home remedies to be equally effective.
Here are the top 10 home remedies for oily skin.
1. Egg Whites
High in vitamin A, egg whites can effectively dry out skin blemishes as well as tone and tighten up oily skin.
- Whip one egg white until stiff and spread it on your skin. Allow it to dry and then wash it off with warm water. Do this twice a week.
- Whip one egg white, add the juice from half a lemon and mix it well. Apply the mixture on your face, leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water. This will tighten the skin and soak up excess oil.
2. Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is a good source of citric acid that works like an astringent. It also has antiseptic properties that can lighten skin discolorations and restore the skin’s pH balance.
- Mix one teaspoon of fresh lemon juice with one-half teaspoon of distilled water. Apply it on your skin using a cotton ball. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash your face with warm water. Lemon juice can dry out your skin, so apply some oil-free moisturizer afterward. Do this once daily.
- Mix one tablespoon of lemon juice, one-half tablespoon of honey and one tablespoon of milk. Apply this paste on your face and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes before washing it off with cold water. If done once daily, this remedy will give you positive results within a week.
3. Yogurt
Yogurt contains lactic acid that helps gently exfoliate the skin and absorbs excess oil from the face.
- Apply one tablespoon of plain yogurt thoroughly over your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Then rinse it off with cool water. Do this once daily.
- Alternatively, mix one tablespoon each of organic yogurt and finely ground oatmeal. Then stir in one teaspoon of warm honey. Apply the mixture on your face. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse with warm water.
4. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are great for oily skin due to their cooling, clarifying and 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 excess oil.
- Cut a tomato in half and rub it on your skin.
- Allow the juice to soak into your skin for at least 15 minutes.
- Rinse your skin with cold water, pat it dry and apply a light oil-free moisturizer.
Note: You can also make a face mask by combining three tablespoons of tomato juice with one tablespoon of honey.
5. Apples
Apples work as a great exfoliating agent and they have mild antiseptic, astringent, and soothing properties that make them a great home remedy for oily skin. The malic acid in apples helps exfoliate dead skin cells and absorbs excess oil from the skin’s surface.
- Grate half an apple and place the shreds on your skin. Leave it on the skin for 15 minutes and then wash it off with tepid water.
- Mix one teaspoon each of grated apple, yogurt and lemon juice to form a smooth paste. Apply it all over your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Then rinse your face with cool water.
6. Cucumbers
Cucumbers are also very beneficial for oily skin due to their cooling, astringent, and soothing properties. Also, the high vitamin and mineral content, including vitamins A and E, magnesium, and potassium, are good for oily skin.
- Cut a fresh organic cucumber into thick slices, and rub them thoroughly on your face. Leave it on overnight and rinse with warm water in the morning. Do this daily before going to bed.
- Alternatively, mix one-half teaspoon each of cucumber juice and lime juice. Apply this mixture to your skin, let it dry, and then wash it off with warm water. Do this daily. This remedy can also be used to lighten freckles and reduce sunburn.
hi i need help for home remedies for skin whitning n glowing skin
you can go to a local African shop and buy some black soap, and you will notice a difference in the first week
the black soap is also a very natural home remedy
milk is the best way to glow your skin
Yogert is better than milk
use daily besan in face for glowing skin
hi what type of bessan we use please advise
Take 1 spoon of besan and 1 spoon lemon juice with 1 spoon of honey and mixed it thoroughly afterthen apply on your whole skin. ..and wash it after 20 min. ..
U will get a positive effect on your face
I will Tell You Natural Tips To make Your Skin White..
Take Papaya Fruit & cut into a small plate and just rub on your face.After 15Mins then wash with Warm water,do this daily you will good Result on your face.
And take 25-50ml of Red Wine.it will Helps to your Skin Bright
hi Chitharanjan to make skin white we put papaya on face and red wine we drink or put on face.
You’re to drink wine , wine gives natural glow to the skin
okaay my face is extremely oily i was wondering which one of these remedies works best .
the best is 1) an apple a day ,
2) having a face pack with cucumber slice overnyt
thats it … it gives a amazing result jasmine.. just hav a trails for 15 days… it works
Tomato flesh…. scrub on your face…….
Eat carrot 1 per day following in 6 week u get glow skin
So nice
can the mixed honey, milk and lemon juice be kept in the and be used everyday since you cant use the mixed products all at once a day.
meditation and vegetables ?
Use cucumber juice on face is a best remedy…
You guys rock!!!!!!
I love this page….. It have learnt alot!!
Jst finish reading this tips and will start using it today…. Tnx a lot
Very great
no 2 is best i think.
I learn a lot!! tnx for the information.
Hi……
Lemon Is best for oily skin …..
wow !! awsum ideas !! will definitly use dem
hope dey help …
cucumber mask is best to remove oil skin face
Very thoughtful tips you guys try it out.especially cucumber
Wow what a magic.it worked for me.thanks
thx for tips
u guys r just oussam…
i realy learned many thngs frm here…
thnks guys…
Wow very good tips for oil free skin
It is very useful and things are easily available. Thanks for the tips!!!!!!
Yes very good tips it works really.
Wow that’s great
Number 6 could be helpfull
Thanq 4 sharing these all, I really luv it…
Lemon juice is really good for oily skin , it’s help to change ur skin colour nd help to reduce santan ……really it’s work .
thanx for ur tips
i m very… thanx for this superb tips………
Thats too much good
I will try thnx
you can go to a local African shop and buy some black soap, and you will notice a difference in the first week
I super love this. omg 🙂
You guys are so wonderful.
Thanks a lot
Guys let me try it first
UR INSTRUCTION & IDEA IS MEAN ALOT 2 ME TK U FOR UR HELP
Thts great!!!
thanx a lot for diz tips
Thanks 4 the solutions
Im vry tensed for my oily skin.. i realy was in need of dis tips.. thnx 4 the help.. no. 2 i tried today hope it cme with a bst result
hey pooja don’t worry it will go and you will look fabulous as before 😉
I still wanna try out those remidies guys and once i’m done i will definately come bec and give my testimony just lyk everybody else. But thank you so much for these tips, I can’t wait to start using them.
awesome
Nice tip
Wow !nice
Wow I’m so impressed, my face is totally glowing in just 7 days of using lemon juice, honey and milk. You guys rock.
Thanks guys. You rock!
This page is awesome!! Thanks a lot!
Try coconut milk it’s Gets more effective for face blow
I will try the method with yougurt.
hey super am trying it n it works gud happy 🙂 thank u
I like that I will try
hi dear diana..i love u so much
hey. . lyk dis page..i can’t wait to start dez remedies
Bye bye oilyskin
This has many great remedies but which one is this best to use..what do u prefer
Wow it’s really works on my face thnx
Ooooooo sach me..its really works…..then do its…..);
It’s really simple but most effective ways. Many thanks.
I really got what i wanted! Thanks
I love this page
multhanimetti is also cntrl oil face
Tomatoes work great on oily skin.I’ve been using it from the past 6 months. Thanks for the tips
I will try thank you
Lamon juice n tomato are best ingredient 4 get rid from oily skin. It works. Thanks 4 share this article
I try this, it really works
I have done the lemon thing and it works so am gonna try the tomatoes.thanks a lot guys
Hmmmm…..very fantastic
Very fantastic
thanks alot for the information..my problem finally solved
Don’t be such a rudee, Xcrak. Not everyone has the brains to worry about more than their appearance.
I wil start wit d egg, cos my oily face is gettin outta hand and its giving me headache. Tanx fr dis article
hi thanks for perfect home remdey i love my skin bye
i am quiet happy for positive result and mother nature benefits . i am truly love with my skin.
I apply Aloe Vera on my face due to its soothing & cooling properties.
I generally, apply “Besan” face pack once in a week that help me fight the access oil.
let me try tomato and lemon juice for my oily skin. tata bi bi oily skin
Thanks for ur daily updates
Apply a large amount of grated avocado in the face, mixed with garlic and onions. leave it for 30 minutes and rinse with cold water. You will see the effect. AWESOME!!!
Thx surely try the lemon n cucumber
thanks guys I will start today. this is wooooow
This pg provides a lot of information abt face n oily skin
if you apply milk of magnesia to your face, your oily skin will go away
follow my instructions and you will get a very fair face .
1.first you have to take steam for 1 minute to open your pores.
2. then tomato is best thing to get rid of oily skin. simply you have to cut a tomato and rub it on your face and leave it for 30 minutes .
3.then wash your face with luke warm water..
try this thrice a week.
you can also use ice for oily skin. simply you have to put some ice pices in a soft cloth and rub it slowly on your face for 5-6 minutes.try this at the morning and at night before going to bed.
you can see the result after 4 weeks.
the best way to get rid of oily skin is drinking 7-8 liters water per day. water helps to get rid of toxins of our body and also it hydrates our immuno system.
Yes …… All prblm solved
I will try then i will come back with the results
Awesome tips, gotta try em
Fascinating writeup! I love reading it. Thank you for a job well done.
i really dont know what to do with my oily skin and sunburn?, can any one give me a best remedy wich give me best result
Hey guys tomato is the best I use it once I see a different
do you apply moisturizer
Comment:Thanks a lotttt!!!!!…..satisfied
#1 is best. That is the reason why it is on top!
Sure , I try …..
I have baggies under my eyes makes me look older any remedies for this
Thanks in advance
Comment:tnkz guys it worked
Comment: thanks for these tips. have picked a leaf to sort out my oily skin…