Greasy or oily skin is very hard to deal with.These skin type suffers from noticeable larger pores and excessive shine on their face.Oily skin is caused due to excessive secretion of sebum, an oily, waxy substance from the abnormally active sebaceous glands.

These skin types are usually susceptible to acne breakouts, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, clogged pores and other skin problems caused due to the accumulation of bacteria, dirt and germs that builds on the surface of the skin and pores.But one advantage of oily skin, they are less likely to get wrinkles then compared to dry or sensitive skin.

There are other factors that can cause skin to be oily such as hormonal changes in teenagers, hereditary, hormonal disorders, menstrual cycle, emotional stress, diet and exposure to polluted air.Well, you cannot change your skin type but you can take some effective measures to deal with such kind of problems.Here are the 7 amazing home treatments for oily skin that you must follow in order to shrink your large pore size, control secretion of excess oil from your skin and to prevent the growth of whiteheads, blackheads, acne and pimples.

Here Are the 7 Best Treatments For Oily Skin

 

1.Rub ice cubes

As soon as you get up in the morning, take an ice cube and gently rub on your face for 3 to 5 minutes.This remedy helps to shrink the size of the pores and keeps the oil build up under control.Makes you skin look clear and fresh.

Recommended to use – Do this daily to prevent excess shine and acne/pimple outbreaks.

 

2.Exfoliate your oily skin with green tea sugar scrub

sugar and green tea scrub

Green tea is really good for oily skin/greasy skin.It contains natural antioxidants, polyphenols and catechin that kills bacteria that causes acne/pimples and controls excess oil.To prepare green tea sugar scrub, mix 2 tbsp of granulated sugar and 2 tbsp of brewed green tea.Spread the mixture on a cotton pad and gently rub on your face for 3 minutes.Especially target the oily T-zone area.Later, rinse your face with lukewarm water.This scrub washes away impurities from the pores, removes dead skin cells to reveal a cleaner, smoother and fresher skin.

Recommended to use – 3 times in a week for clean and blemish-free skin.

 

3.Pamper your skin with soothing aloe vera herbal massage cream

aloevera face pack

Aloe Vera is known as miracle plant for its medicinal properties.The gel contains healing and soothing properties that are useful for treating acne prone/oily skin.Cut an aloe vera leaf and gently scoop out 2 tbsp of aloe vera gel into a bowl, add few drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice, add 1 tbsp of honey and mix well.Before you massage onto the skin gently steam your face to open the pores.Take small amount on you palms and gently massage onto your face for 10 minutes in upward direction.Rinse your face with cool water.This facial massage deeply penetrates into the skin to cure pimple/acne and regulates sebum.It deeply soothes and softens the skin.

Recommended to use – 5 times in a week to control skin redness, acne and to make skin look fair and young.

 

4.Apply an antibacterial mud and neem facial mask

clay mud pack

Mud mask has been used in the beauty treatments since ages for reduction of pimples, dark spots, acne and to improve facial glow.Neem leaves contains antibacterial and antiseptic properties that kill germs trapped in the pores that causes acne, draws out impurities from the pores and reveals a clear, healthy skin.To prepare this facial mask you need 3 tbsp of neem leaves paste, 2 tbsp of clay mud and 4 tbsp of rose water.Mix it well and gently apply on your face.Leave for 20 minutes and then wash with cold water.

Recommended to use – Twice in a week for pimple free, clear and radiant skin.

 

5.Refresh your skin with cold lemon water

Fill a mug with ice cold water, add 1/2 freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 tbsp of baking soda.Splash your face using this refreshing water, once in the morning and in the evening.It gives your skin a cooling effect, lightens skin blemishes, prevents the growth of blackheads and makes skin look fresh and gorgeous.

Recommended to use – Repeat this twice in a day to regulate sebum production, shrink pore size and to prevent acne/pimple.

 

6.Clean and tone your skin with rose water

rose water

Rose water contains astringent and antiseptic properties that soothes skin irritation, improves skin tone, removes impurities and leaves skin feeling smooth and soft.Wet a cotton ball using few drops of rose water and then gently wipe onto your face and neck.

Recommended to use – Anytime whenever you skin feels sticky/greasy.

 

7.Drink lots of water and avoid fatty foods

Last, but not the least the most important for oily skin people is to consume lots of water, because it helps to lower the production of excess oil in your skin, flushes out harmful toxins from your body and helps in the reduction of acne.Drink 15- 16 glasses of water daily.Also make an effort to give away those junky and oily foods that can cause more harm to your skin.

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