Skin Care for Oily Skin

Skin becomes oily because sebaceous glands produce more oil than required. Hence, oily skin has a greasy shine. Oily skin texture is usually thick, coarse, has clearly visible pores.  Oily skin is also likely to cause blackheads and whiteheads.  Therefore, Oily skin needs utmost care.

Let us now learn important tips how to take care of Oily skin.

CLEANSING ROUTINE

Skin Cleansing routine should be done religiously. It involves removal of stale make-up, dead cells, excess oil and dirt that has blocked the pores.

• Wash your face at least twice daily with a mild medicated soap.
• Fat-enriched beauty soaps should be strictly avoided.
• The lather should be thoroughly massaged on the forehead, nose and chin area.



• Rinse with cold running water.

• The face should be cleaned with cotton and cleansing lotion several times during the day.
• After cleansing the skin, an astringent can be used for tightening and toning the enlarged pores. If the skin feels dry after using an astringent, use a mild moisturizer.
• This will clean and soothe the skin pores.   

HOME-MADE COSMETIC CARE FOR OILY SKIN

Cleansing Scrub for Oily Skin

• Mix quarter cup each of Fullers earth, dried orange peel and 2 tablespoon oatmeal or sandalwood powder and store.
• Take one teaspoon of the mixture, mix it with water and massage it on the skin.
• Then rinse it with warm water.
• This mixture can be used every alternate day.

Cleansing Mask for Oily Skin

• Fullers earth has excellent cosmetic properties.
• Mix quarter teaspoon Fullers earth, some yogurt, tomato pulp in a little cucumber juice.
• Apply it on the face and leave it for around 20 minutes.
• Then rinse it off with cold water.
• Apply this mask at least twice a week for beneficial results.

Toners for Oily Skin

• Cucumber juice or cabbage mixed with rose water is an excellent toner. Add a pinch of alum and two drops of spirit of camphor to it. OR
• Even a Tablespoon of malt vinegar or lemon juice in a glass of water is just as good.
• These homemade toners should be used frequently throughout the day.

Toning Mask for Oily Skin

• Beat 1 egg white and mix it with 1 tablespoon Fullers earth and yogurt and apply it on the face.
• When the mask dries, rinse it off with clear water.
• Use this mask at least twice a week

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