Facial Masks for Oily Skin

We are all aware that skin is made of different types like dry skin, oily skin, etc. There are several products available in the market that will help treat different skin types. If you too have extremely oily and shiny skin and are looking for ways to get rid of it, you can try using the following homemade facial masks.

Facial Masks and Oily Skin

If the skin remains extremely oily for a longer period of time, there are high chances of developing pimples or acne. Therefore, those having oily skin should go for homemade facials and try to keep the skin as dry as possible. At the same time, you should look for ways that help in clearing the pores on the skin and get rid of the impurities. Although there are several products (meant for oily skin) available in the market, you can go for a homemade facial as it is made of natural ingredients and is equally effective as any other expensive product. Here are some easy facial mask recipes that will help you make a homemade mask in just a couple of minutes.

Recipes for Making Face Masks

Recipe # 1

Ingredients

• 1 Apple
• 1-2 teaspoon milk

Method of Preparation

• Wash the apple, peel and grate it finely.
• Now add milk to make a fine paste.
• You can apply this face mask on a clean dry face and leave it for 10-15 minutes.
• Wash off with cool water, after the prescribed time. This mask will make the skin smooth and get rid of the oiliness.

Recipe # 2

Ingredients

• ½ cucumber, sliced
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 egg white
• 1 few mint leaves

Method of Preparation

• Mix cucumber, lemon juice, egg white and mint in a blender and puree.
• Refrigerate the mixture for 5-10 minutes. Apply the face mask on a clean, dry face and leave for 15-20 minutes.
• Wash off with cool water after the prescribed period of time.

Recipe # 3

Ingredients

• 1 egg white
• Half a lemon

Method of Preparation

• Beat the egg white finely.
• Squeeze half a lemon in it and form a fine paste.
• Apply this easy homemade facial mask on the face and leave it for 15-20 minutes.
• Wash off with warm water!

Recipe # 4

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon Brewer's yeast
• 1-2 teaspoon plain yogurt

Method of Preparation

• Mix the Brewer's yeast and yogurt to form a fine paste.
• Apply the mixture on the clean face and leave for 15-20 minutes.
• Wash off with warm / cool water.

Recipe # 5

Ingredients

• 4 strawberries
• 1-2 teaspoon of plain yogurt

Method of Preparation

• Smash the strawberries with the help of a fork or a spoon.
• Add yogurt and whisk till a fine paste is formed.
• Apply the facial mask and leave for 10-15 minutes.
• Wash off after the prescribed time with warm water.

Recipe # 6

Ingredients

• 1-2 teaspoon of yogurt
• 1 teaspoon of uncooked oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon of peach puree

Method of Preparation

• Mix oatmeal, peach puree and yogurt together to form a fine mixture.
• Apply it on the face directly and leave for 10-15 minutes. Wash off with cool water, after the prescribed time.

Recipe # 7

Ingredients

• 1 apple
• 3 tablespoons of honey

Method of Preparation

• Wash one apple, peel it and grate it finely.
• Mix grated apple and 3 tablespoons of honey to form a fine mixture.
• Apply on the face and leave for 10-15 minutes.
• Wash off this homemade facial mask with warm water after the prescribed time.

You can share these recipes with your friends. A regular use of these masks will help reduce the oiliness of your skin, and make it glowing and smooth. Take care!