DIY Face Masks to Control Oily Skin Naturally
Hi, with a wish for you all to have a wonderful time, at all times, here I am with interesting and most wanted information about DIY face masks to control oily skin. We will learn to control oil in our skin with natural ingredients like aloe vera, green tea, yogurt, and many more.
After reading this post we will be able to control oil levels to a balance in our skin by setting up a homemade skincare routine, as we cannot get rid of oily skin rather we can control it simply, naturally and effectively.
We will also learn to prepare simple but effective DIY face masks using natural ingredients at home, and Yes! At a very low cost. So, fasten up your seat belts, and here we go…
Why Use DIY Face Masks For Oily Skin?!
Oil is an essential part of our skin, it provides great help in moisturizing the skin. Sebaceous glands located in hair follicles are responsible for producing this oil, called sebum. However, sebum (oil) tends to clog in the pores accumulating with dirt causing many skin problems starting from a simple pimple to complex acne prone.
So, nature demands us to set up a routine to take care of our skin regularly as we cannot get rid of oily skin permanently, due to ever-changing body requirements with growing age, but yes, we can control it by using many organic and natural ways. For this purpose, DIY face masks are one of the best and safest ways.
Can Face Masks Reduce Oily Skin?
A loud Yes! Face masks play an important role in controlling oil-base levels in the skin. They absorb excess oil from the skin, cleanse it and help keep it moisturized. It is a generally proven fact. Proper selection of the natural ingredients for your skin type and ritually following the schedule of their use as face masks is vital in reducing pimple formation due to excessive oil in the skin.
These simple pimples are a major root of many skin problems. So, stay along with me and let us see some genuine benefits of face masks, especially DIY face masks. Let us see what major benefits we can get by adding DIY face masks to control oily skin. Here we are…
Benefits Of DIY facemasks For Oily Skin:
1- Natural and safe:
As all ingredients being used in these types of masks like tea tree oil, lemon juice, turmeric, oatmeal, cucumber or egg white, etc. are natural and organic so, it is a more friendly and safer way to control oil in our skin.
2- Easy to make:
Easy preparation at home is another benefit, so it saves our time as well. You know, time is money and money makes honey. Isn’t it funny…
3- Cost-effective:
Do you know stressing about the lack of money can cause more wrinkles on our face than oil? It really saves us money. Mostly the ingredients used in these types of masks like clay, charcoal, kaolin clay, bentonite clay or tea tree oil, witch hazel, etc. are cheap.
There are several more benefits of DIY skincare that you can find out here: DIY Skincare: Benefits, Facts, And More
Now after knowing much about DIY face masks and oily skin, it’s time to learn about the preparation and application of some of them to get the true benefit of this article. So let’s start…
DIY Face Masks for Oily Skin:
- Honey, aloevera, and lemon juice
- Turmeric and honey
- Tea tree oil, honey, and yogurt
- Bentonite clay, and lavender oil
- Kaolin clay, green tea, aloevera, and lavender oil
1- Honey, Aloevera, and Lemon juice:
Ingredients:
- Honey = 2 tablespoons
- Aloevera pulp = 1 tablespoon
- Lemon juice = 1 teaspoon
Preparation:
Take two tablespoons of raw honey, and add one tablespoon of fresh aloe vera pulp. Add one teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Mix the ingredients well to form a paste.
Application:
Now, you can simply use your fingers or a brush for making a layer of the paste on your face skin. Leave it for 15-20 minutes. Wash up the face with tap water and get it dry with a soft towel. Apply your routine moisturizer afterward.
Benefits:
This simple DIY face mask has miraculous benefits aside from controlling oily skin. Armed with the best anti-oxidants, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory powers It gradually transforms the oily skin into a normal one. Reduces scars and acne, and regenerates the skin with instant brightness. Tones and lightens the skin and leaves a soothing effect.
Aloevera is a mighty miracle skincare ingredient that reduces acne, scarring, wrinkles and many other skin problems.
But… Lemon juice might not suit some skin types. It does not suit my skin but it can work wonders for some people. So make sure you do a patch test first. And then apply it all over your face.
2- Turmeric and Honey:
Ingredients:
- Organic Turmeric powder = 1/2 teaspoon
- Honey = 1 tablespoon
Preparation:
Take a half teaspoon of organic turmeric powder, and add one tablespoon of honey. Mix the ingredients well to form a paste.
Application:
Gently apply it all over your face. Keep your eyes safe as turmeric powder is irritating to the eyes. Leave it for 15-20 minutes. Wash up the face and apply your routine moisturizer afterward.
Benefits:
Turmeric is the best way for regulating sebum oil production for better oil control in the skin to a balanced level according to the need of the skin. Reduces pimple formation because it is anti-inflammatory. Turmeric is also getting popularity for reducing wrinkles.
Just like Lemon juice, Turmeric might cause irritation if you do not use 100% organic turmeric powder.
3- Tea tree oil, Honey, and Yogurt:
Ingredients:
- Real Honey = 1 tablespoon
- Fresh Yogurt = 1 tablespoon
- Tea tree oil = 3 drops
Preparation:
Take one tablespoon of honey, and one tablespoon of fresh yogurt then add 3 drops of Tea tree oil. Mix the ingredients well to form a homogenized paste.
Application:
Gently apply throughout your face for 15-20 minutes. Wash up your face and apply your routine moisturizer.
Benefits:
Tea tree oil is good for keeping oil balance in the skin and tightening the pores, its anti-bacterial powers help it in controlling acne. Yogurt because of its zinc content act as a mild astringent and perform anti-fungal activity as well.
Honey is a natural blessing for our skin and bodies. It has anti-aging properties. It is a great natural moisturizer that will plump up your skin naturally.
4- Bentonite clay, and Lavender oil:
Ingredients:
- Lavender oil = 1-2 drops
- Bentonite clay = 1 tablespoon
- Water = 2 tablespoons
Preparation:
Mix water and lavender oil in a bowl. Add bentonite clay to the water-oil mixture, and leave it for some time for absorption. Mix well to form a paste.
Application:
Gently apply throughout your facial skin for 15-20 minutes. Wash up the face and apply your routine moisturizer.
Benefits:
Lavender oil has antibacterial properties. Bentonite clay rejuvenates the skin, also removes toxins from the skin, and leaves the skin with an even tone. Read more about the benefits of bentonite clay here: Bentonite Clay: A Natural Miracle for Acne-Prone & Oily Skin
5- Kaolin clay, Green tea, and Aloevera:
Ingredients:
- Kaolin clay = 2 tablespoons
- Green tea (cooled) = 1-2 tablespoons
- Aloevera gel = 1 tablespoon
Preparation:
Mix kaolin clay, green tea, and aloevera extract to form a smooth mixture. Mix them all very well to form a paste.
Application:
Gently apply on your face for 15-20 minutes. Wash up your face and follow up with your routine moisturizer.
Benefits:
Kaolin clay manages excessive oil in the skin, green tea exfoliates the skin very gently and provides defence against premature aging, and is used for acne treatment. Green tea has so many other benefits, you can read about them here: Can Green Tea Improve Your Skin Health?
Aloevera is a great ingredient to moisturize your skin and control oil production.
Effects Of Clay Masks On Oily Skin:
A variety of clay masks are being used to have a better oil control level in our skin. They tend to absorb excess oil from our skin, and simultaneously moisturize the dry skin thus maintaining oil control to keep the skin healthy and glowing.
Clay masks have anti-microbial properties as well. They establish a strong defence line against many skin diseases. They also help in maintaining oxygen flow across the skin and keep it healthy, and also slow down the aging process of the skin.
Which DIY Face Mask is Best For Oily Skin?
Although it is very difficult to find the best DIY face mask which is best for all types of oily skin yet in common. One should look for clay and kaolin-based products because they are capable of drying out the excess oil on the face.
If your DIY face mask has ingredients like salicylic acid, charcoal, tea tree oil, or green tea, they can also help balance oil production and its retention in the skin. Again, as I mentioned earlier in this post we must know our skin’s nature, then choose the proper combination of ingredients. Then follow the defined procedure ritually to get the desired results in the form of skin health and glow.
Remember! We cannot change our oily skin into normal with any formula. But Yes! We can manage and try to control it naturally by paying regular attention and closely listening to the voice of our skin… Its nature’s demand, which has diversity and requires discipline, like in any religion.
To Conclude:
- DIY face masks are beneficial in controlling oil in our skin.
- We cannot get rid of oily skin permanently in just one treatment rather we can control it.
- Always take a patch test before using any new ingredient in your routine mask.
- Apply the mask at least twice a week for better results.
If you do not want to DIY, Click here to find some face mask recommendations
It’s time to say Bye now, till my next post. Please feel free to share your views so that I may serve you better in taking care of our skin. Have a wonderful time, keep smiling, keep growing, and keep glowing while following your Derm Rituals…
