Top 11 Face Scrubs For Oily Skin You Should Not Skip

Top 11 Face Scrubs For Oily Skin You Should Not Skip

Hello Everyone,

Scrubbing may be very important to remove dead flaky skin. This step becomes more essential for people having oily skin since they suffer from whiteheads, acne and blackheads. It is easy to prepare face scrub at home. Here are 11 face scrubs that will help to remove the oiliness from your skin and keep it healthy and fresh. You should try these scrubs to get a glowing and healthy skin. The most important thing in these face packs is that they don’t harm your skin as they come with natural ingredients.

1. Face scrub Using Banana, Oats And Milk

Banana is an excellent exfoliator which helps reduce excess sebum on the surface of the skin. Also, it has potassium, moisture, and vitamins C and E, which all help promote clear glowing skin. Milk, on the other hand, is a good cleanser. Using milk will make the skin look smooth and supple as well. The last ingredient in this scrub recipe is oats. It cleanses, exfoliates and moisturizes the skin.  Like banana and milk, it is an excellent cleanser and exfoliator, and can absorb excess oil. How to make this scrub? Follow these directions:

You will need:

• A banana
• 1 tbsp of milk
• 2 tbsp of grinded oats

Directions:

1. Take the banana and mash it to create a fine paste.
2. Next, add grinded oats together with milk to it. Then, mix well to achieve a thick mixture.
3. Use a cleanser to clean your face thoroughly. Now massage slowly and apply the pack over the face and neck, avoiding the eye areas. Leave on for at least 5 minutes.
4. Now gently scrub your face with it and finally, clean it off.

2. Face Scrub Using Curd And Papaya

This recipe is also useful for oily skin. Papaya is full of vitamin A, C, antioxidants, folate, potassium, pantothenic acid, magnesium, which are quite beneficial for your skin.  Further, an enzyme in papaya called papain is ideal for getting rid of dead cells. Curd is good for oily skin as it can remove the excess oils from your face. Curd comes with lactic acid that helps minimizes the wrinkles and lines. Curd is also rich in vitamin C, calcium and zinc, which is beneficial for the skin. How to make this scrub? Try to follow these steps:

You will need:

• Half cup of mashed papaya
• 2 tbsp of curd
• 3 drops of lemon juice

Directions:

1. The first step is to mash the papaya into a fine paste.
2. Now add in the curd together with lemon juice and stir it well.
3. Before applying this scrub, clean your face carefully. After that, apply this pack on your neck and face.
4. Wait for 5 minutes and gently massage your face in circular motion. Finally, clean it off and later wipe it dry.

3. Face Scrub Using Lemon And Sea Salt

Another excellent home remedy for oily face is using lemon juice. Lemon juice comprises of citric acid, which acts as an astringent for your face. It also contains an antiseptic substance that helps lighten the skin. Moreover, the vitamins in it deeply nourish your skin and prevent from developing wrinkles. Last but not least, it helps to get rid off the oil from your skin. Egg whites contain vitamin A, which can dry and tighten your skin effectively. Sea salt is rich in calcium that can help clean up clogged skin pores. It also reduces the risks of skin infection, thereby keeping the skin clean and clear.  Let’s check the recipe now:

You will need:

• 1/2 tbsp of lemon
• 2 tbsp of sea salt
• 1 egg white

Directions:

1. First of all, beat the egg white well. Now add the lemon juice along with sea salt to this.
2. Stir it well and set it aside.
3. Then, apply the face scrub on to the face and properly rub it all over the face.
4. Rinse it off by using lukewarm water and follow up with applying moisturizer.

4. Face Scrub Using Honey And Orange

Oranges are also an excellent ingredient for skin care and is also perfect for oily skin. It can enhance the skin’s quality. It also helps remove all the oil texture from your skin and makes it soft. Honey contains properties that help in absorbing excess moisture from your skin. Plus, it has humectants that help in moisturizing the skin without making the skin oily. It also contains high level of nutrients, so it keeps your skin healthy and inhibits ageing. Furthermore, the antiseptic and antibacterial properties found in it can help alleviate pimples and acne and also prevent them from getting back.

You will need:

• 2 tbsp of orange peel powder
• 2 tbsp of oats
• 1 tbsp of honey

Directions:

1. Firstly, mix the orange peel powder and oatmeal together. Next, add 1 tbsp of honey to this mixture and mix it well.
2. You need to clean your face before applying this scrub.
3. Now apply the scrub and gently massage your face in circular motion and let it stay on for a few minutes.
4. At last, clean it off and then pat your skin dry.

5. Face Scrub Using Strawberry And Oats

Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, which can fight oily skin, and nourish as well as revitalize your skin. Moreover, they are acidic in nature, which is effective to get rid of the excess sebum on the skin. The alpha-hydroxy acid present in it acts well to inhibit acne from coming frequently. Here is the recipe:

You will need:

• 3-4 pieces of strawberry
• 2 tbsp of grinded oats
• ½ tsp of lemon juice

Directions:

1. Use your hand to mash the strawberry to make a fine paste. Then, add the grinded oats together with lemon juice to it. Now mix it well.
2. Then, apply this pack on the cleansed face and effectively scrub it, avoiding the eye area.
3. Leave it on for a couple of minutes and rinse it off gently by using cold water.

6. Face Scrub Using Honey, Lemon Juice And Baking Soda

As mentioned above, lemon is excellent for oil control. Honey comes with anti-bacterial agents for fighting acne. Baking soda is a good exfoliant for oily skin. In addition, baking soda removes dirt, grime, excess sebum and pollution from deep within skin pores.

You will need:

• 1/2 tsp of lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp of baking soda
• 1 tbsp of honey

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, stir the three ingredients well.
2. Then, rub the mixture with clean fingers into your face in a circular motion.
3. After that, rinse thoroughly after 2 minutes.
4. Finally, pat dry by using a soft clean towel.

7. Face Scrub Using Honey, Olive Oil And Brown Sugar

This scrub will give the skin a youthful glow. Brown sugar is a natural humectant. It helps to moisturize and lubricates the skin. Honey helps fights off germs on the skin’s surface. It also removes excess sebum on the surface of the skin. On the other hand, olive oil contains immense and highly nutritive agents and acts wonders on oily skin. This oil is rich in vitamin A and anti-oxidants as well. Vitamin A helps keep the skin’s pH level which is necessary to keep your skin healthy. The anti-oxidants in it helps combat skin diseases like blackheads, chronic acne, blemishes and skin cancer as well.

You will need:

• 1 tbsp of brown sugar
• 1 tsp of olive oil
• 1 tsp of honey

Directions:

1. In a bowl combine the three ingredients and stir well by using a spoon.
2. Then, rub the mixture with the help of clean fingertips onto your face in a circular motion.
3. After that, rinse thoroughly by using warm water after 2 minutes. To close the skin pores, splash your face with cold water.
4. Lastly, pat dry by using a towel.

8. Face Scrub Using Cornmeal, Lemon And Yogurt

Yogurt comes with lactic acid, which can help in exfoliating the skin. Cornmeal contains the agents to help absorb excessive oil from the skin. Honey keeps the skin supple and nourished.

You will need:

• 2 tbsp of cornmeal
• 2 tbsp of yogurt
• 1 tbsp of lemon juice

Directions:

1. Take 2 tbsp of cornmeal at first and mix it with 1 tbsp of lemon juice and 2 tbsp of yogurt. Now mix it well.
2. Then, use this mix to scrub your face gently for 5 minutes.
3. Finish off with cold water.

9. Almond Face Scrub

Honey in this recipe works as a natural moisturizing property while almonds help in toning up the skin. Follow these guides to make this scrub:

You will need:

• ½ cup of almonds
• 4 tbsp of honey

Directions:

1. Take the almonds and next grind them to make powder.
2. Then, add this almond powder with 4 tbsp of honey.
3. Now gently scrub it off with your fingertips.
4. Finally, rinse it off.

10. Face Scrub Using Green Tea And Honey

Honey helps moisturize your skin and fades away the dead skin cells as well. Green tea repairs the skin and helps it return to its initial position. Moreover, it helps to  get rid of excess oil from the face and reduces the blemishes. Here’s the method:

You will need:

• Green tea
• 2 tsp of sugar
• 1 tsp of honey

Directions:

1. Take 3 tbsp of Green tea in a bowl, next add in 1 tsp of honey together with 2 tsp of sugar in it and now mix it well.
2. Gently scrub your face using this mixture for five minutes.
3. At last, wash your face by using distilled water.

11. Oat Face Scrub

Oats are excellent for oily skin. It helps in removing the dirt and grime blocking the facial pores. Besides, it also acts as a natural face cleanser.

You will need:

• 3 tbsp of oats
• Honey

Directions:

1. Take 3 tbsp of oats and grind it into a fine powder.
2. Then, add some drops of water in it and stir it well.
3. After this add 1 tbsp of honey to it and mix well. Scrub on your face for five minutes. Lastly, wash it by using cold water.
4. This process should be done repeated every day to get rid of excessive oil from the face.

Hope these 11 face scrub recipes will make your face free from the dirt and excess oil. You should follow them frequently to get better results.

Guest Post by Mai Cao

Author Bio:                                                         

This guest post is by Mai Cao, a blogger with many years of experience on searching the best natural home remedies for beauty and health issues.