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January 20, 2020
If you know me at all, you’ll know how oily my skin tends to be. Fortunately it’s not that sensitive, but the excess sebum control can become a second job, especially when I have makeup on.
Excess oil occurs when the sebaceous glands underneath the skin produce excess oil. It becomes an even bigger problem when this excess sebum mixes with dead skin cells and gets stuck in the pores, causing acne. Other causes of oily skin can be genetic, hormonal, environmental and lifestyle factors and contributions.
Bottom line is that oily skin is very problematic and may deteriorate confidence levels especially when it breaks into acne, then comes the aftermath of blemishes which are even worse.
There are several ways to deal with troublesome oily skin, but you know your girl likes to stay as close to mother nature as possible. I love to stick to solutions that have the lowest possibility of giving any reactions and will give your skin the kind of love that only mother nature can give. Your skin is your largest organ and it’ll do you good to give it some TLC ❤
There are quite a number of major players when it comes to excess oil, the most popular ones being lemon juice, aloe vera gel, honey and cucumber. I absolutely love these four and I’ve almost always had them in my articles and posts. My love comes from the antioxidants they contain, brightening qualities and lest we forget the smell (yeah I’m obsessed with smells haha!)
Most ingredients work even better when mixed with other components. I recently found that masks can be quite beneficial in that you can add all components and get all benefits in one. The right combination will hydrate the skin, remove excess oils and improve the appearance of pores. And yes, masks are unisex, they work on all skin types. Masks can also give you some much needed ‘me’ time, some time to just relax and sip on something. Let me explain how.
The mask is not like a moisturiser which you apply and spread until its dry and absorbed. You apply your mask, allow it to dry then you can peel it or wash it off. The ones I compiled here can all be washed off, which is a plus.
1. Coconut Oil plus Turmeric
Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory and also anti-bacterial. It is perfect for skin with conditions, toning down the effects of eczema and rosacea. Turmeric is also a natural antiseptic and so works great to fight off bacteria that causes acne, it also keeps it from spreading.
Coconut oil also protects skin from bacteria and and is a really good moisturiser. It contains antimicrobial properties that help fight harmful bacteria on the skin (I just found this out). It’s quite popular for its moisturising qualities and ability to heal wounds, even damaged hair.
2. Honey plus Lemon Juice plus Baking Soda
Honey is antibacterial, so it makes it great for acne treatment and prevention. It also contains antioxidants that slow down aging. It boosts complexion and is can be quite a good moisturiser.
Lemon juice equals to vitamin C and citric acid, a great antioxidant which works best to counter free radicals. It also boosts collagen production. Lemon is great for brightening and lightening your skin.
And finally baking soda is an exfoliator which will help reducing acne production. It also helps to dry out existing pimples and helps reduce further breakouts on the skin. The safest way to use baking soda is if its diluted with water though, because it could be too harsh.
3. Avocado, Almond Oil and Lemon Juice
Avocado is a pretty great moisturiser for the skin, leaves skin supple and soft. It also contains vitamin E, potassium and lecithin and other nutrients that will enrich the skin’s appearance and general state.
Almond oil also contains vitamin E which keeps the skin healthy. Vitamin E is also good for protecting the skin from UV radiation causing hyperpigmentation. It also contains vitamin A which helps reduce acne and its production due to excess oil.
(Excess oil and acne production are very close buddies. Reducing the risk of acne equals to reducing oil and its visibility).
4. Tomato and Honey
Tomatoes have a cooling effect. They are rich in vitamin C and A, which eliminate acne, brightening and lightening up the skin (just like lemon) and they’re all needed for keeping the skin looking good and healthy. Tomato is also naturally acidic which helps maintain the skin’s natural pH balance, avoiding bacterial infections and breakouts.
5. Honey plus Aloe Vera
I’ve written about aloe vera countless times and to be honest I’m a big fan of its benefits. I don’t really like its smell though, but always try to live through it. It has astringent properties and absorbs excess oil and sebum and all toxins from the skin pores. It is also a good moisturiser for the skin. Aloe is good for curing pimples and skin situations relating with oily skin.
6. Cucumber and Fuller’s Earth
Cucumber skin is rich in both the vitamin A and E, as well as magnesium and potassium and works with all skin types even mature skin. Cucumber also has cleansing properties so it’s a double shot.
Fuller’s Earth is a type of clay that is a natural absorber of impurities and oil. It is also a good cleanser for the oily skin, improves skin tone and complexion and also softens the skin.
As I have listed and highlighted above, they’re major skin players that can be combined with other ingredients to make the best skin masks and keep that oily appearance at bay. There are plenty more but the ones I put here are my favourite.
I hope you guys find my list useful. Feel free to leave a comment, like and share. Questions are very welcome too ❤
Blog article written by Vimbai Kunonga. Elite Scool of Beauty Class of 2019 student. Vimbai is a Body Therapist who blogs about wellness, skincare, hair and natural remedies.
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