Best Home Remedies for Oily Skin

Having oily skin is a problem that many people have experienced. Sometimes, oily skin is caused by too much stress, hormonal imbalance, dietary choices, and genetics. Oily skin or the production of excess oil is not only unappealing to look at but it is also a source of many skin problems such as blackheads, acne breakout, large pores, and whiteheads.

Your face becomes oily when there is an overproduction of sebum from the sebaceous glands. Sebum is an oily substance that is made from fats and the sebaceous glands are found just under the surface of the skin. Sebum helps moisturize your skin and hair to keep it healthy. However, excess production of sebum can clog the pores, which leads to acne.

You can use over-the-counter medications, drugs, or skin-care regimens to reduce the production of excess oils. But you can also use simple home remedies that can quickly clear up your skin and solve your oily skin problem.

Egg Whites

Egg whites are very rich in vitamin A, which can lighten up those skin blemishes and tighten the pores. It is one of the best remedies for oily skin. Follow the instructions below to make your own egg white home remedy for oily skin.

First Remedy

Whisk one egg white until it turns stiff and spread it evenly on your skin.

Allow it to dry on your skin and then rinse it off with warm water.

Repeat this remedy twice a week.

Second Remedy

Whisk 1 egg white, add the juice from half a lemon and mix it well.

Apply this mixture on your face, leave it on for 15 minutes, and then wash it off with warm water.

This mixture will tighten your skin while soaking up the excess oil.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is well-known for being a good exfoliating agent for the skin. It will calm down the inflamed skin and absorb all the excess oil on your face. Here is how you can use oatmeal on your face.

Add 1/2 cup of ground oats to a hot water to form a paste.

Mix in 1 tablespoon of honey.

Gently massage the oatmeal paste into your face for about 3 minutes

Wash it off with warm water and pat dry.

Alternatively, apply the oatmeal mixture to your skin and leave it on for 10–15 minutes. Wash with warm water, and pat dry.

Lemon Juice

Lemon juice contains citric acid that can be used as an astringent. Its antiseptic properties can help lighten any skin discoloration and restore the pH balance of your skin. Here are two ways to use lemon juice as a remedy for oily skin.

First Remedy

Mix 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and ½ teaspoon of distilled water.

Use a cotton ball and apply the solution on your skin. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash with warm water.

Lemon juice can lead to dry skin, so apply some oil-free moisturizer afterward.

Do this once only every day.

Second Remedy

Mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of milk, and ½ tablespoon of honey.

Apply the resulting paste on your face and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse it off with cold water.

Cucumbers

Just like the tomatoes, cucumber has astringent and cooling properties that are effective against oily skin.

First Remedy

Slice a fresh organic cucumber into thick pieces, and then rub them well on your face.

Leave it on overnight and wash your face with warm water in the morning.

Do this every day before you go to sleep.

Second Remedy

Mix ½ teaspoon each of lime juice and cucumber juice.

Apply this lime and cucumber mixture to your skin, let it dry, and then rinse off with warm water.

Do this every day. This can also be used to reduce sunburn and lighten freckles.

Apples

Apples contain malic acid, which can exfoliate dead skin cells and help absorb excess oils from the skin. It is also considered as a mild antiseptic and astringent with soothing properties.

First Remedy

Grate the ½ apple and put the shreds directly on your skin.

Leave it on the skin for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with tepid water.

Second Remedy

Mix 1 teaspoon each of grated apple, lemon juice, and yogurt to make a smooth paste.

Apply it all over your face and leave it on for 15 minutes.

Wash your face off with cool water.