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Oily skin feels very greasy.
The texture is often very thick and coarse.
There are large, visible pores.
After a wash it feels fine.
By midday it looks shiny.
Often break out in spots.
Oily skin care
To care for oily skin you should start with a gentle, foaming facial wash. This will remove dirt and oil without stripping
away moisture. Soak cotton wool in a gentle astringent lotion and sweep it over your skin to refresh and cool it. Even oily
skin needs a moisturiser, but chose a light, watery fluid; this will be enough for your skin. Allow the moisturiser to sink
in and then absorb the excess with a tissue to prevent shine.
A clay mask works wonder for oily skin.
HOME REMEDIES FOR OILY SKIN
1) Make a puree of fresh tomatoes, apply to the skin
2) Beat together 1 egg white, 1 tsp spirits of camphor, 1 heaping Tbsp skim milk powder and a scant drop of essential oil
of mint. First apply a thin film of odorless castor oil to the skin , then apply a thick layer of the egg white mask. Lie
back for about 15 minutes. Wash off with warm water, then rinse with an apple cider vinegar and water solution or witch hazel.
Cleansing Oily Skin
Before applying homemade facial masks and skin treatments for oily skin, it’s important to properly clean your face,
but don’t make the mistake of using products that aren’t specifically meant for oily skin. Cold cream, and some
facial cleansers are oil-based, and they aren’t appropriate for oily skin. Moisturizers that contain oil will cleanse
the skin, but they will cause an already oily face to become even more greasy.
Find a low-cost facial soap formulated specifically for oily skin. Fill a basin with warm water, and saturate your face with
the water. Make a thick lather with soap of your choice, and apply the soap to your face using a gentle circular motion. Rinse
away the lather with the warm soapy water, and preform a second rinse with clean warm water. Lastly, finish by rinsing the
face with clean, cool water, and pat your face dry with an absorbent towel. Cleanse your face in this manner, morning and
night. This should help keep oily skin clean and under control.
Oatmeal and Honey Mask
An oatmeal and honey mask can be very effective for treating oily skin. Simply make a paste using uncooked oatmeal, honey,
and lemon juice. Spread this mixture on your face, and use extreme caution around the eyes. Leave the mask on for about ten
minutes, and rinse it off with warm water. Dab your face dry with an absorbent towel.
- Measures to avoid Oily Skin
• Drink plenty of water at least 8-10 glasses per day.
• Avoid smoking.
• Have a healthy and balanced diet.
• Use baby powder to dab your face as it works better than many other products.
• You can rub oily areas with apple cider vinegar for a neutralizing effect.
• Use of hot water more often as it is a great solvent.
• To avoid oily skin apply fresh smashed tomatoes on your face.
• The first step of having an oil-free skin is to clean your face with gentle face wash to remove excess oil and dirt.
Wipe your face with astringent lotion as it is a fat and grease solvent. The astringent should have acetone and should also
be alcohol free. Later apply a watery moisturizer to keep your skin smooth. Remove excess moisturizer by dabbing a tissue
over it.
• Blend 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal, 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 cup mashed apple into a smooth paste.
Apply this paste on your face for 15 minutes, later rinse it.
• You can apply mud packs or clay masks on your face which helps in soaking oil from the skin. This may provide a temporary
relief as the long term effects is inconclusive.
• Egg Mask: Blend 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon camphor spirit, 1 tablespoon skim milk powder and a drop of mint essential
oil. Before applying the mask, apply odorless castor oil. Apply the mask, keep it for 15 minutes; wash it off with warm water
to be rinsed by apple cider vinegar and water / witch hazel solution.
• Grate a cucumber and keep it in the fridge. Apply this grated chilled cucumber on your face for 15 minutes. Use this
at least twice a week for a clean and clear face.
• Cucumber can also be used in juice form mixed with lemon juice. Apply this mixture half-an-hour before you take a
bath. The proportion would be 1/2 a tsp each of cucumber and lemon juice.
• Get a facial sauna by using herbs such as lemongrass, licorice root and rosebuds. Keep it in simmer, 2 to 4 tablespoons
of fresh or dried herbs in 2 quarts of water. Once you see the steam cover your face over it. To entrap the steam, cover your
head with a damp towel and be in that position for 15 minutes. Later wash your face with cold water and dab it dry.
DIET FOR OILY SKIN
Take a diet rich in proteins but restricted in sugar, fluids and salt.
Take plenty of leafy green vegetables and fresh fruits.
Have your blood brought up to par by the suitable administration of necessary vitamins, iron and similar substances.
Even a slight deficiency in vitamin B2 can cause oily skin. Nutritional yeast, wheat germ and organ meats provide both vitamin
B5 and vitamin B2. Other good sources of vitamin B2 are whole grains, beans, nuts, and royal jelly. Buckwheat, black beans
and whole rice are excellent to supply the body with iron and rejuvenate pate skin.
Drink plenty of quality water to keep the skin hydrated and flush out toxins.
Reduce the amount of fat in your diet. Avoid pork and fried and highly seasoned foods. Consume no animal fats, or heat-processed
vegetable oils.
Do not cook with oil. Do not eat any oils that have been subjected to heat, whether in processing or cooking. If a little
oil is necessary, such as in salad dressing, use cold-pressed canola or olive oil only.
Do not drink soft drinks or alcoholic beverages. Avoid sugar, chocolate, and junk food.
ESSENTIAL OILS FOR OILY SKIN
Bergamot
Cedarwood
Cypress
Frankincense
Geranium
Juniper
Lavender
Lemon
Sage
HERBS FOR OILY SKIN
Aloe vera has excellent healing properties. Apply aloe vera gel topically, as needed.
Burdock root, chamomile, horsetail, oat straw, and thyme nourish the skin.
Lavender is very good for oily skin. Mist your skin with lavender water several times daily.
A facial sauna using lemongrass, licorice root, and rosebuds is good for oily skin. Two or three times a week, simmer a total
of 2 to 4 tablespoons of dried or fresh herbs in 2 quarts of water. When the pot is steaming, place it on top of a trivet
or thick potholder on a table, and sit with your face at a comfortable distance over the steam for fifteen minutes. You can
use a towel to trap the steam if you wish. After fifteen minutes, splash your face with cold water and allow your skin to
air dry or pat it dry with a towel. After the sauna, you can allow the herbal water to cool and save it for use as a toning
lotion to be dabbed on your face with a cot- ton ball after cleansing.
Witch hazel applied to the skin is excellent for absorbing oil.
HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES
Homeopathy considers skin problems to be a general bodily imbalance. Hence treatment is constitutional. Consult an experienced
homeopath if the condition does not improve.
Take one of the following in the 6c strength every twelve hours for up to one month.
Take Mercurius for an oily face that smells unpleasant, with trembling, sticky perspiration and overproduction of saliva.
Oiliness is worse in cold and hot weather.
Natrum mur is useful for a person with an oily, shiny face that is worse on hairy parts, and who is constipated.
Common Sense Recommendations
Do not smoke. Smoking promotes enlargement of the pores and impairs the overall health of the skin.
Rub oily skin areas with apple cider vinegar for a neutralizing effect.
Regularly brushing and massage of the whole body stimulates circulation and rejuvenates the skin.
Evening primrose oil supplements are beneficial for skin. They contain gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid
reputed to strengthen skin cells and boost their moisture content.
Get sufficient sleep as the skin's cellular repair activity is at its optimum during this resting phase.
Exercise benefits skin as it boosts circulation and encourages blood flow. Regular exercise will nourish and cleanse your
skin from within.
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