How to Cure Oily Skin with 20 Simple Home Remedies

Updated on March 3rd, 2020
How to Cure Oily Skin

Oily skin is a common problem for people of all age groups. Oily skin generally results due to excess secretion of oil or sebum from your skin. Oily skin is usually associated with puberty and hormonal changes in your body. Oily skin increases the risk of acne and infections by trapping excess oil in the pores.

Home Remedies for Oily Skin

You need to take proper care of your skin especially when you have oily skin. Oily skin is more prone to infections. The common natural cures for oily skin include the following:

1. Tomatoes

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Tomatoes help in removing the excess and oil and dirt from your skin. Tomatoes have an astringent property and it helps in lightening your skin. It mainly acts as an exfoliant that makes it a perfect solution for oily skin. Prepare a paste of ripe tomatoes and apply them on your face. Allow it to remain on your face until it is completely dry.

The antioxidant content of tomatoes mainly helps in reversing the damaged caused due to free radicals thus, imparts a special glow by curing your oily skin.

[Read: Tomato for Acne Treatment]

2. Lemon Juice

Lemon is rich in vitamin C with high astringent and exfoliating properties. Lemon is one of the best natural cures for oily skin. Lemon plays an important role in removing excess moisture from your skin.

The dead skin cells can also be removed with lemon juice. Lemon is mostly applied in combination with natural skin moisturizers. Lemon juice can make your skin toned and free from blemishes and eruptions caused due to oiliness.

3. Yoghurt

Yoghurt is known for its exfoliating and cleansing property. It is a low fat and an astringent. You can apply fresh and cold yoghurt on your face and leave it until it is dry. Wash your face with cold water. Yoghurt is an essential remedy to cure oily skin and it can make your skin oil free. You can either apply yoghurt directly or can mix it with fuller’s earth for better results.

4. Raw Papaya

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Pulp prepared with raw papaya is very effective in removing excess oil and dirt from your skin. Papaya is an effectual cure for oily skin that softens your dead skin cells and removes dirt and grime from your face.

5. Aloe Vera for Oily Skin

Aloe Vera is considered as a natural skin moisturizer that helps in absorbing excess oil from your skin. You will get a smooth soft skin by applying aloe Vera gel as the gel absorbs the excess oil from your skin.  Aloe Vera gel also prevents acne, pimples and controls oiliness by giving you a fresh, smooth soft skin.

[Read: Aloe Vera for Skin]

6. Apple Cider Vinegar for Oily Skin

Apple cider vinegar is an excellent natural exfoliating agent. You can apply apple cider vinegar before going to bed and let it settle for 5-10 minutes. Wash your face with cold water. Continue using this remedy for 2-3 weeks for better results.

In case of sensitive skin, you can add half cup of water to apple cider vinegar to cure oily skin.  You can also freeze apple cider vinegar into ice cubes and apply on your face to reduce oily skin.

7. Apple and Honey

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Apple acts as an astringent due to its acidic properties. Apple is mixed with honey to help in retaining moisture so that your skin is not depleted of its natural moisture after applying apple juice.  Take one apple and peel off the skin. Add one tablespoon of honey to make paste.

Apply this paste on face and leave for half an hour or until it is completely dry. Wash your face with cold water and frequently application of this mask helps in reducing oiliness of your face. Apple and honey mask is one the best cures for oily skin.

8. Fuller’s Earth

Fuller’s earth plays a key role in removing dirt from your skin. Fuller’s earth helps in curing oily skin and also helps in preventing blocking of pores. You can apply fuller’s earth on your face and neck and allow it to dry. Wipe off your face with water. Fuller’s earth also helps in toning your face and gives it a clear and fresh look.

9. Clay Mask

Clay masks are an excellent home remedy for absorbing oil from your skin. You can make a paste with honey and green clay and apply a thick layer on your face and skin.

Allow the mask to dry and wash your face with cold water. Using honey in the mask is beneficial as it leaves enough moisture on your skin surface after treatment. You can repeat this procedure 2-3 times a day for better results.

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10. Lemon and Cucumber

Cucumber and lemon are two essential components that help in improving your skin surface. Lemon mainly exfoliates and removes blemishes, bacteria and dirt whereas; cucumber cools your skin and removes excess moisture.

Both lemon and cucumber extract is known for skin lightening and cleansing property. Apply a mixture of cucumber and lemon on your face and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Use this remedy twice a day to cure oily skin.

11. Egg White and Lemon Juice

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Egg white also has the capability to draw out excess moisture and can be used as a perfect mask when mixed with lemon extract.

Take egg white and beat it till it becomes frothy and take half lemon and extract the juice and add to this mixture. Let the mixture dry on your face for half an hour and wash with cold water. Avoid applying this mixture around your eyes and lips.

[Read: Egg Whites Mask for Acne]

12. Milk

Milk is one of the ancient home remedy used to cure oily skin. Milk is generally used for people with sensitive skin. Add 2-3 tablespoon of lavender oil to 2 tablespoon of milk. With the help of a cotton ball, apply this mixture on your face.

Gently massage your skin after applying this mixture to improve blood circulation. Let this mixture stay on your face overnight and rinse in the morning with cold water to get a fresh glowing skin.

13. Cucumber

Cucumber is having a cooling effect on your skin. Cucumber is a rich source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin E, vitamin A, potassium, and magnesium. Take a fresh cucumber and cut small slices and put them on your face. Let it stay overnight and wash with warm water next morning to cure oily skin.

14. Baking Soda

Baking soda is mainly used for excess oil removal from your face. Mix baking soda with water and apply on your face to naturally cure oily skin. Rub the mixture on all over the face and make sure not to miss any area and wash it with water.  Baking soda also has cleansing effect and can be used as a natural cure for oily skin.

14. Corn Starch

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The combination of corn starch and oil is beneficial for oily skin. Cornstarch dries up the oily patches on your skin. Take 1-3 tablespoons of cornstarch and mix with warm water to form a paste. Rub this paste on your face and let it dry. Rinse your face with lukewarm water and use this remedy once each day for oily skin cure.

15. Honey

You can either use honey directly or can mix with other components to prepare a face mask. Take honey and rub it on your face and let it settle for 15 minutes before you rinse your face. Honey is the best cure for oily skin.

[Read: Honey for Fresh Face]

16. Mango Pulp Mask

Mango pulp is commonly used as a cure for oily skin. Apply mango pulp on your face and let it dry. After the mixture is completely dry, rinse your face with lukewarm water. You can use this remedy 2-3 times a day for better results.

17. Orange Peel

Remove orange peel and add a bit of raw milk to it to make a thick paste. Leave the paste on your face for 10-15 minutes and wash it with cold water to cure oily skin.

18. Strawberry

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Strawberry is one of the effectual remedy used to cure oily skin. Strawberry can be used for scrubbing as it is rich in vitamin C. The vitamin C and the seeds of strawberry help in removing the dead skin cells and excess oil from your face. Strawberry can improve yourskin tone and prevents wrinkles. You can slow down the ageing process with strawberry.

Take few strawberries and make a paste and add few drops of lemon juice to it. Apply this mixture gently on your face and leave it until it dries completely. Rinse your face with lukewarm water and pat dry.

19. Coconut Milk

Coconut milk is generally used for medicinal purpose. You can apply coconut milk directly on your face and neck and leave it for few minutes to remove excess oil and dirt. Coconut milks also helps in removing dirt and grime from your face and eventually results in a soft and glowing skin.

Oily skin is a common problem in people and can be cured with natural home remedies. You can use the above mentioned home remedies to cure oily skin effectively. Oily skin does not lead to any major health disease but can increase the risk of infection and acne. Try to have a healthy balanced diet regularly for a fresh, glowing and soft skin.

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