Oily skin is due to the overproduction of sebum from the sebaceous gland, it is important to protect our skin from many skin problems and slows down the ageing process but some people have excess secretion of oil from the skin which causes breakouts and blemishes which are not healthy for our skin. Here are some natural remedies that could help you in getting soft, clear and oil free skin.
Wash Your Face
If you are one of them who have oil skin and tired of that sticky feeling on your face then one of the easiest ways to get rid of it for sometime is to wash your face. Wash your face twice a day that is in the morning and at night before going to bed. If you are using a face wash then make sure that it should not be harsh on your skin and it will be beneficial for your oily skin if the face wash contains salicylic acid.
Use Blotting Papers
blotting paper are life saver for those who have oily skin as they absorb the excess oil present on the skin .use on the most specific areas like forehead and nose ‘lightly run blotting paper on your skin to remove oil but do not do the harsh rubbing as it can result in breakouts and it is advised to use blotting paper when you are unable to wash your face.
Use Honey
Massaging honey on your face will not only removes excess oil but helps in retaining the moisture of your skin. If you are suffering from acne and blemishes due to oil skin then you must use honey as a face mask as its anti bacterial qualities kills the acne causing bacteria. Take sufficient amount of honey and massage it for 5 minutes on your face and then let the mask stay for 20 minutes and then wash it off with warm water and then cold water to close the pores.
Oatmeal and Honey Mask
Oatmeal and honey mask act as a skin exfoliates and removes all the dead skin cells as well as removes all the excess oil from your skin giving you soft, supple and natural glow. for preparing the face mask take 1/2 cup of oatmeal and add sufficient amount of honey to it and hot water to form the paste and apply it on your face and leave it for 15 minutes and wash it off using lukewarm water and pat dry with towel and you may apply oil free moisturizer on your face after this.