Oily skin means acne, pimples and permanently sticky skin. Ugh! What a terrible misfortune. Now while it isn’t possible to change the type of skin you’re born with, it is possible to fight the oil and keep your skin looking and feeling fresh. With a homemade face pack for oily skin.
There are many creams and lotions in the market, but those are, at the end of the day, laden with chemicals. Wouldn’t you rather fight the problem naturally than with some unknown products?
Here are our top 5 face packs for oily skin and acne. The face pack for oily skin not only helps fight the oiliness, but also reduces scars caused by acne.
Top 5 Face Packs for Oily Skin
#1 Besan and curd face pack
You will need:
- Besan (chickpea flour)
- Curd
Making the pack:
- Make a paste using two spoons besan and sufficient curd.
- Apply it to your face and let it dry.
- Moisten it with a little water and using gentle, circular movements, rub it off your face.
- Rinse it off with cool water.
#2 Multani mitti face pack
Multani mitti makes the best face pack for oily skin.
You will need:
- Multani Mitti/ Fuller’s Earth
- Rose water
- Lemon juice
Making the pack:
- Mix all the ingredients to form a paste.
- Apply the pack all over your face except around your eyes and lips.
- Wash it off after 15 minutes or when it feels semi-dry.
#3 Mint face pack for acne
Mint leaves (pudina leaves) are a good ingredient to make a natural face pack for oily skin.
You will need:
- A sprig of mint leaves
- Honey
Making the pack:
- Grind the mint leaves.
- Mix in enough honey to make a paste.
- Apply this pack to your face and wait until it dries.
- Wash off with cool water.
#4 Lemon juice and honey face mask
Lemon juice, being acidic in nature, bleaches your skin, and helps get rid of scars and tan.
You will need:
- Lemon juice
- Rose water, if needed
- Honey
Making the pack:
- Apply undiluted lemon juice on your clean face. It might tingle a little, but don't wash it off as it is just doing its job.
- If your skin is very sensitive, only then dilute the lemon juice with rose water to lessen its power.
- Wait for 15 minutes and then apply honey.
- Let the honey sit on your face for as long as you want it to.
#5 Cucumber face mask
Cucumber works by reducing the inflammation caused by pimples.
You will need:
- Cucumber pulp and juice
- Curd (optional)
Making the pack:
- Grate the cucumber and separate the juice from the pulp.
- Refrigerate the juice and the pulp.
- Dip the chilled pulp in the juice and apply it to the spots on your face, one at a time.
- Dip the pulp in the cold juice again if it starts to get warm.
- You can also add two spoons of curd to the pulp.
- Apply the mixture to your face.
- Wash it off after 25-30 minutes.
Remember, you must:
- Apply the pack on a recently washed clean face.
- Moisturise after you wash the pack off. Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-aging Revitalizing Hydration Cream is a good choice as it hydrates your skin with a rich non-greasy feel.
- Say goodbye to oily skin with these simple homemade face packs.