Home Remedies for Oily Skin

If you have oily skin, you will know that it can prove to be the bane of your existence. Acne, eruptions, blackheads all come uninvited. The bad news for those who have oily skin is that you can expect breakouts and greasiness to get aggravated during your periods, pregnancy, menopause or whenever else your skin feels like doing what it wants. 

The good news is that you can keep a tab on your skin with a little help from your kitchen. Here are some home remedies to treat oily skin.

Red sandalwood with rosewater

Raktachandan or red sandalwood has been used for cosmetic purposes for centuries in India. “It reduces acne, scars and blemishes,” says beautician Urmila Hule. It also gives your skin a glow. Rosewater will get rid of excess oil and grime.

Multani mitti and honey

Fuller’s Earth or multani mitti is an excellent absorbent and it cleanses the skin of all oil. Some may find it too drying for their skin. In such cases, it should be combined with honey. “Honey is a light moisturiser. It is a much better option for oily skin than bottled moisturisers,” says beautician Manpreet Virdi. 

Tomatoes

“Tomatoes can dry out your oil glands without making your skin parched. They also get rid of pigmentation problems,” says Virdi. If you don’t have time to puree the tomatoes, simply cut them into half and slide the cut pieces over your face. 

Egg white

Apply a mask of egg white all over your face and neck to close pores and tighten your skin. You can also make a mask of one egg white, a teaspoon of lemon, a teaspoon of mint and half a cucumber. Blend and apply for 15-20 minutes.

Turmeric with raw milk
According to Hule, milk that has not been boiled is a very good cleanser, especially since it has cream in it. “When combined with turmeric, it makes a great face mask for oily skin,” she says. Turmeric is antiseptic and will combat the bacteria that cause pimples. 

One last tip from our expert: Hule says you should be careful when using these ingredients. “Do not trust the powders you get in the market because more often than not they will be adulterated,” she says.