Homemade Face Masks for Oily Skin
There are various reasons why people have oily
skin. This can be something hereditary or can be caused by your diet.
Oily skin can also be symptoms of pregnancy or caused by birth control
pills. Oily skin can also be caused by the cosmetics you use or even the
hot and humid weather.
If you have oily skin, your diet should be rich in
protein. Take a lot of fruits and leafy and green vegetables. Taking
vitamin B2 can also help. Drinking lots of water can help flush out your
body toxins to keep your face fresh. Stay away from pork and foods that
are high in fat and oil.
Another good way to help you combat oily skin is
to use homemade face masks. There are many types of homemade facial
masks that you can do on your own right in the comfort of your own home.
You can find the ingredients in your local grocery or right in your
kitchen cabinet. Here are some yummy and effective organic homemade
facial masks that you can use:
Strawberry and Yogurt Homemade Face Mask
Take 4 fresh strawberries and smash it up with a fork. Add a teaspoon of
plain yogurt. Mix until you have a smooth consistency. Apply the mask on
your face and leave on for 10-15 minutes. This will help you exfoliate
your oily skin and get rid of sebum on your pores.
Honey and Apple Homemade Face Mask
You can start with this yummy mask by grating one fresh apple then
adding 4 tbsp of honey. Mix the two ingredients well then apply to your
face for 10 minutes then rinse with lukewarm water.
Avocado Homemade Face Mask
Mash half an avocado until soft, then add one teaspoon of lemon juice
and egg white (separate the egg yolk). Use a blender to mix up all
ingredients until thick. Apply on face for 20 minute then rinse with
lukewarm water.
Banana Homemade Face Mask
If you love bananas, your face will love it too. Use a one ripe banana
then add a teaspoon of honey and drops of lemon or orange. Apply the
mask for 15 minutes on your face then rinse with a cool or steamed wash
cloth.
Green Clay Homemade Face Mask
To create your green clay facial mask, you need 1 tbsp of green clay, 1
tsp apricot kernel oil, and 3 drops of palamarosa essential oil. Mix the
oils together then add a few drops of warm water in the mixture. Mix
weal then add the clay. It should have a paste-like consistency. Apply
the mask on your face and leave on for 10 minutes then rise with warm
washcloth.
Strawberry and Honey Homemade Mask
This is something similar to the strawberry and yogurt mask but instead
of yogurt, you add in 1 tsp of lemon juice, 2 egg whites, 3 tsp of honey
and a cup of fresh strawberries. You can add 4 drops of your favourite
essential oil. You can mash or blend all the ingredients and let leave
on your face for ten minutes then rinse.
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