Oily Skin Remedies

Oily skin tends to be more of a problem when we are younger as skin cells lose their ability to produce enough sebum as the skin ages. If you have oily skin you will have open pores, a tendency to pimples and blackheads and it may look shiny a few hours after washing. The good news is that oily skin has less of a tendency to develop lines and wrinkles than dry skin. Oily skin remedies are easy to make at home. We've found the best ones for you to try. After using any of these masks apply a little witch hazel.

Caring for Oily Skin - Twice a day cleaning and toning routine

Cleanse gently with a cleaner formulated for oily skin or a cleansing bar that is soap free. rinse with warm water. Use a suitable toner then moisturise where needed with an oil free moisturiser.

Oily Skin Remedies - Face Masks

Brewers Yeast Mask
Add some warm water to brewers yeast to make a paste then apply to the face. Leave for about fifteen minutes then rinse off with warm water.

Tomato Mask
Mash some tomatoes and apply to the face. Leave for about fifteen minutes then wash off with warm water. This mask will reduce open skin pores.

Egg and Lemon Mask
Beat one egg white then squeeze in the juice of half a lemon. Apply to the face but be careful to avoid the eyes. Leave on for fifteen minutes or overnight before rinsing off with warm water.

Yogurt Mask
Add a small amount of oatmeal or honey to natural, preferable organic, yogurt and apply to the face. Leave for about fifteen minutes than wash off with warm water.

Yogurt Citrus Mask
Mix together one small natural yogurt with a teaspoon of lemon juice, a teaspoon of orange juice and a teaspoon of carrot juice. Apply to the face and leave for fifteen minutes before rinsing off with warm water.

Carrot Mask
Grate some raw carrots and add a little lemon juice. apply to the face and leave for fifteen minutes before rinsing off with warm water.

Elder Flower Mask
take some natural, organic yogurt and mix in some elder flower herb. Apply to the face and leave for five minutes before rinsing off.

Cucumber Mask
Blend together half a cucumber, one egg white, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of fresh mint. Place in the refrigerator for about fifteen minutes until cool then apply to the face. Leave on for about fifteen minutes then rinse off with warm water.