Best Homemade Masks for Oily Skin: Natural Remedies for a Shine-Free Glow
Finding products that work for oily skin can be challenging. Having adult acne can be disheartening as it leaves you with permanent scars, making you self conscious around other people. Good skin care products for oily skin tend to be on the pricier side, so to combat this we’ve made you a list of easy inexpensive home made masks for oily skin. Remember to always do a patch test to see if the homemade masks do not irritate your skin. Then you can use them as desired and be on your way to clearer, glowing skin.
To help you be more confident in social settings, we have curated a list of 5 good natural home made masks to deal with your oily skin:
Aloe Face Mask
Ever wonder why many skin care products incorporate aloe vera? Well, with its antimicrobial and reparative properties, as well oil absorbing properties, it works wonders on the skin. This mask combines skin-soothing cucumbers packed with vitamins A and E, oil-absorbing lactic acid from plain yogurt, and the moisturizing, pore-clearing power of honey to tackle oil and leave your skin feeling fresh and balanced.
What you need:
An aloe leaf or store bought aloe vera gel
A cucumber, sliced.
Honey
Plain yoghurt
How you’ll make it:
Extract the gel from the aloe or use the store bought aloe.
Blend the aloe vera gel with a handful of sliced cucumbers.
Add about one tablespoon of honey and yoghurt.
Apply the mixture to your face after washing it.
Keep the mask on for 15 minutes then rinse it off.
This mask can be used every night. To target oily skin you can use a concentrated version with just the honey and aloe. Keep it on for 15 minutes then rinse it off.
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Cucumber Face Mask
If ever there was an award for an ingredient to be used in salads as much as it is on people’s faces the cucumber would bag all the awards. It's known for its skin soothing and cooling properties. Pairing cucumber with egg whites, which tone and tighten skin because of the vitamin A found in it, and with lemon that acts as a gentle toner and pH balancer with its citric acid, and it will give you a mask that will not dry out or irritate your complexion but will zoom in on your oily skin.
What you need:
Freshly chopped mint
Lemon juice
One cucumber
One egg white
How you’ll make it:
Wash your cucumber clean, then mash half of it together with one egg white, as well as one teaspoon of lemon juice and freshly chopped mint.
Apply the mixture to your face then wait for up to 20 minutes as the mask works on you.
Then finally, rinse it off with warm water, followed by a douse of cold water.
You can begin by using this mask once every week then gradually expand up to three times every week based on your skin’s tolerance. To get the most of this mask try placing the mask in the fridge for around 10 - 15 minutes before using it.
Honey Face Mask
Honey is an excellent ingredient for oily skin because its properties allow it to moisturise your skin without leaving it greasy. It clears pores, reduces excess oil, and has natural antibacterial and antiseptic properties that are beneficial for acne-prone skin.
What you need:
Honey
How you’ll make it:
Spread a thin layer of honey on your face and allow it to sit for 10 -15 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water.
This mask is gentle enough to be used everyday, so you could incorporate it into your skin care routine.
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Yoghurt and Turmeric Mask
Yoghurt contains lactic acid that works to exfoliate skin and helps to maintain the skin’s natural moisture balance. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties that help calm irritated skin and reduce redness caused by acne or excess oil.
What you need:
Turmeric
Yoghurt
How you’ll make it:
Mix two tablespoons of plain yoghurt with a pinch of turmeric powder.
Spread the mixture on your face and leave it on for 10 - 15 minutes.
Rinse it off with warm water.
This mask not only works wonderfully for oily skin, but it also works to fade dark spots or hyperpigmentation left by acne. It can be used 1-2 times a week to achieve clearer skin.
Turmeric and Honey Mask
Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties calms and brightens skin while also reducing the appearance of dark spots. While honey acts as a natural humectant, bringing moisture to your skin to keep it hydrated and supple. This moisturing duo’s properties make this a mask that will aid in the health and glow of your skin.
What you need:
1 tablespoon of organic honey
½ teaspoon of turmeric powder
How you’ll make it:
Combine the honey and turmeric in a bowl until it forms a paste.
Apply the paste on your face. Leave it for 15-20 minutes then wash it off. Repeat this three times a week.
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Trying out these inexpensive homemade masks in your skin care routine will give you glowing skin at an affordable price and you will not want to go back. You will have hydrated, supple and healthy looking skin. Give them a try and reap the endless benefits of using them.
