Facial Masks Home Remedies For Oily Skin

A weekly face mask can help to revive an oily face. Clay or mud-based masks help to draw out and absorb the oil in your skin.

Honey Oatmeal Mask - An oatmeal and honey mask can be very effective for treating excessively oily skin. The oatmeal is a gentle exfoliant while the honey adds moisture and nutrients. Simply make a paste using uncooked oatmeal, honey, and lemon juice. Spread this mixture on your face and leave the mask on for about 15-20 minutes, and rinse it off with warm water.
Cucumber Mask - Mix together 2 tbsp. of grated cucumber flesh into 1 beaten egg white. Apply mixture mask to face. Leave on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Oatmeal Egg Mask - Blend ½ C cooked oatmeal, 1 egg white, 1 tbsp lemon juice and ½ C mashed apple into a smooth paste. Apply this paste on your face for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water. The acids in the apple help exfoliation.

Basic Green Clay Mask - Clay masks are soothing and healing to skin. They help draw out toxins, dirt and excess sebum.

Fullers earth green clay (Betonite) (found at health food store)
Mix enough with water to form a paste
Add 1 tsp. pure honey
Optional: Few drops of your favorite essential oil Leave on for 15-20 minutes and rinse of with lukewarm water.



Halloween Facial Mask – Autumn Special

Puree together in blender equal parts of apple and fresh pumpkin slice (peeled and cored)
Add 1 tbsp. honey
Add plain yogurt to form creamy paste
Apply to face. Leave on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with tepid water.