Home remedies for oily skin

Have skin which looks shiny and oily most of the time? You can control this by making face packs at home and using them regularly. These packs are made using natural ingredients commonly found in Indian kitchens. They not only help control the oil but also cleanse it from within giving it a natural glow. Gram flour or besan face pack This ingredient is alkalising in nature and helps control excess oil secretion while also getting rid of impurities such as dead skin cells, exfoliating the skin and whitening it. Besan will leave your skin feeling soft, supple and tight. Steps:

• Take a spoonful of gram flour.
• Add rose water to make a paste.
• Apply this on your face carefully avoiding the area around the eyes.
• Let the pack dry and then wash your face with water.
• Use this face pack once or twice in a week.

Lemon face pack Lemon is acidic in nature which is good for oily skin as it helps absorb the excess oil. It is rich in vitamin C which keeps the skin looking young. Also, lemon acts as a natural bleach thereby removing tan and covering blemishes and dark spots on your face. Steps:

• Cut a lemon and squeeze out its juice.
• Now add a few drops of honey in it and mix well.
• Apply this pack on your face but not around the eyes.
• Let it stay for 15 minutes and then wash off with water.
• Use it once every week at night.

Fuller’s earth or multani mitti face pack Another gem for oily skin, Fuller’s earth has magnesium chloride that keeps oily skin free of acne, removes dirt and oil and also helps get rid of blackheads and whiteheads. Multani mitti comes in powder form and has to be mixed with other ingredients to make a pack. Steps:

• Take one tablespoon of Fuller’s earth and add alove vera gel to it.
• Dilute it with a bit of rose water and mix well.
• Apply the pack on your face and leave it to dry.
• Wash it off with water and pat dry your skin.
• Use this once a week to see results.

Orange face pack Citrus fruits such as orange are best-suited for oily skin as they eliminate oil by absorbing it. Orange is also a good source of vitamin C which helps keep wrinkles away and makes your skin look fresh and soft for days. Here are some more fruit face packs for oily skin. Steps:

• Dry the peel of orange in the sun for a day and then grind it.
• To this powdered peel add a dash of lemon juice and rose water.
• Mix well and apply it on your face.
• Once it dries off, splash cold water to get it off.
• Use this once or twice every week.

Tomato face pack Tomato contains lycopene which has a host of benefits for your skin. It also has vitamin A and C which help in keeping the skin looking young. It acts as a natural cleanser and gets rid of excess oil, blackheads and spots on the face. Steps:

• Cut one tomato into half and mash one of the halves.
• Strain this puree to get its juice without the seeds.
• Using a cotton ball apply it on your face.
• Add a hint of honey for added benefits.
• Let it stay for 10-15 minutes and then wash off face with water.
• Using this once every week will show great results.

Managing oily skin is important so that it does not look greasy and dull. Make sure you use an oil-free moisturiser to keep it hydrated yet prevent the oily layer on the face. Here are some more tips to manage oily skin. Image source: Getty Images

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