Scrubbing your skin at least 2-3 times in a weak with intervals of a day or two is essential in order to maintain the best health of your skin.
The skin cells regenerate continuously, and the old dead skin cells start to buildup on top of the new cells, if they are not removed properly.
These old dead cells make it difficult for the skin to breathe and are often a cause of pore clogging, oil build up and pimples.
To remove these dead skin cells and also the extra oil trapped in these dead cells, scrubbing the skin is the right way to go.
Oats with honey
The oat and honey scrub is one of the most effective scrubbing treatments for oily skinned girls.
Mix 1 tablespoon of oats with 1 teaspoon of honey and just a bit of water to make a thick paste. Apply this mixture to your face and leave on for 20 minutes.
Then wet your finger in water and scrub your skin with the pack lightly, before washing off with cold water. You can use this scrub 3 days a week.
Brown sugar with lemon
Take one tablespoon of brown sugar and squeeze the juice of a lemon in it. Apply this paste to your face, leave for 10 minutes.
Scrub your face lightly with your wet finger tipsand then wash off with cold water. This scrub can be very effective to remove the dead skin cells and the extra oil from the skin.
Gram flour with salt and yogurt
This is another easy and highly effective homemade scrub recipe for oily skinned ladies. Take 1 tablespoon of gram flour (besan) and add 1/2 tablespoon of yogurt and 1 tablespoon of kitchen salt to it.
Mix well and scrub your skin lightly with this pack. Leave on for 3-5 minutes and wash off with plain water. Salt is good for your skin, it can kill any germ or bacteria building up on your skin. Yogurt and gram flour will clean your face from any dead cells and impurities.
Cucumber with milk and sugar
Smash some cucumber pieces and add 1 teaspoon of boiled milk and 2 teaspoon of sugar in it. Rub this mixture lightly onto your skin.
Leave on for 20 minutes. Wet your fingers and again rub before washing off with cold water. You can see results just after 2-3 use.
Ground rice and honey with ginger juice
Grind some dry rice to make a slightly coarse powder. Add 2 teaspoon of honey to it and 10-12 drops of ginger concoction prepared from fresh ginger.
Apply this pack on your face, leave on for 20 minutes and then rub off lightly with your wet fingers. Finally wash off and pat dry. Ginger can reduce oil secretion and will also help in killing bacteria present on the skin. The scrub also gives a nice instant glow.
Baking soda with honey and lemon
Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to make a paste. Scrub this paste on your skin for 2-3 minutes and then wash off with plain water. This scrub can be very effective for oily skin.
Orange peel and milk
This is a luxurious homemade scrub for oily skin. Take the peel of an orange and dry it under the sun.
Once the peel has been dried very well, grind it lightly in a grinder and keep the coarse powder stored in an air tight container.
While using the scrub, just take 1 tablespoon of the powder in a container, mix it with 1 tablespoon of milk to make a slightly runny paste and apply the pack onto your face. Leave for 30 minutes and wash off with water rubbing your skin with your hands.
Sandalwood powder with poppy seeds and rose water
Mix 2 teaspoons of sandalwood powder with 1 teaspoon of poppy seeds and rose water to make a runny mixture.
Scrub your face with this mixture and leave on for 5 minutes; again rub your face with wet fingers and leave for 2-3 minutes before finally washing off with water. This scrub can be ideal for girls with oily and sensitive skin.
Fenugreek seed and milk
Soak some well cleaned fenugreek seeds in boiled milk overnight. In the morning dry the fenugreek seeds under the sun. Once the seeds are dried, grind them to make a coarse powder.
Add some rose water to this powder whenever you need to scrub your skin and apply the pack to your face. Leave for 30 minutes and wash off while rubbing your face with your fingers.
Red lentils with lemon juice
Grind 2 tablespoons of red lentils (Masoor) and add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to it. Rub this mixture to your skin and leave on for 10 minutes before washing off rubbing with your hands.
Red lentils are considered as a great scrubbing treatment for oily skin and the lemon juice can keep your skin free from germs through its astringent properties.
Egg white with sea salt and lemon
Take the white of an egg and add 1/2 tablespoon of sea salt to it. Squeeze a lemon and mix well. Lightly scrub your face with this pack and leave on for 3 minutes.
Scrub again with your wet fingers and wash off with plain water. Sea salt removes dead skin as well as germs from your skin; while egg nourishes and tightens your skin.
Papaya with ground rice and honey
Take 2 small cubes of ripe papaya and smash them with 1 tablespoon of ground rice. Add 1 tablespoon of honey to it and mix well. Apply this pack on your face and leave on for 30 minutes or till it gets dry.
Now wet your fingers in water and rub in the mixture on your face. Wash off with plain water. This facial scrub is very effective for oily skin.
Coffee and honey scrub
You can directly use coffee as a scrubber on your skin or mix it with a spoon of honey.
Take 1/2 tablespoon coffee from your kitchen, mix it with 1/2 tablespoon of honey and rub it on your face. Leave on for some time, rub again and finally wash off with plain water. Coffee scrub is believed to do wonders on oily skin.
Sea salt, honey and citrus scrub for oily skin
A scrub made from sea salt, honey and citrus fruits like lemon and orange can be very useful to ward off many common problems of oily skin.
Citrus fruits help in controlling the excess oil secretion while the sea salt ensures most effective unclogging of the skin pores. Honey moisturizes and soothes the skin.
This scrub also has high anti-bacterial properties of both the citrus fruits and sea salt; hence can be effective to give relief from regular acne breakouts.
Mix two spoons of sea salt with 2 spoons of grounded peels of orange and lemon. Now add sufficient honey in this mixture to coat all the ingredients well. Use this pack as a scrub and you are sure to see the difference within a week.
Multani Mitti and Sugar face scrub
Multani mitti is filled with natural minerals and it can be a real boon for the oily skinned girls. A scrub made from multani mitti and sugar granules can provide most effective results.
Take 2 spoons of multani mitti and let it soak in water till it becomes soft. Once soft, add 1 spoon of granulated sugar with it to come up with a slightly runny paste. Use this paste for scrubbing your skin twice a week to get the best results.
Mustard seed and milk face scrub an ideal treatment for oily skin
A pack made from Mustard seeds and Milk can help in removing the dead cells from the surface of the skin effectively. This scrub cleanses the skin in a gentle way, making it ideal for sensitive oily skins.
Soak 2 spoons of cleaned mustard seeds in boiled milk overnight. In the morning make a paste with the mustard seeds and use this paste as a scrub on your face and body.
Why Scrubbing is Important?
For oily skinned beauties scrubbing becomes even more important as they need to take every care to stay away from pimples.
However, it is essential to make sure that you do not scrub your skin too much or too often, which can damage the cells and can lead to other skin problems.
Scrubbing your face on every alternate day or with a gap of 3 days is suggested in order to keep the skin free from dead cells.
There are bunches of scrubs available in the market that claims to be perfect for oily skins. However, resorting to the natural homemade treatments is surely the best way to go.
It is not only good for your pocket but also for your skin. So, read on to know some of the best homemade scrubs for oily skin.
FAQs
Oatmeal, honey, lemon juice, and brown sugar are all great ingredients for a homemade scrub for oily skin.
Yes, homemade scrubs can be safe to use on oily skin as long as the ingredients are chosen carefully.
Homemade scrubs for oily skin can help to cleanse the skin, exfoliate, reduce excess oil, and unclog pores.
It is best to use a homemade scrub after washing your face.
It is recommended to use a homemade scrub for oily skin once or twice a week.
Approximately 1-2 teaspoons of scrub should be used for oily skin.
A scrub consisting of equal parts baking soda and water is best for oily skin.
After using a homemade scrub for oily skin, make sure to rinse the scrub off thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat the face dry with a clean towel.
Avoid using ingredients that are too harsh or abrasive, such as nut shells or salt.
Common mistakes people make when using homemade scrubs for oily skin include using too harsh of an exfoliant, using too much product, and scrubbing too vigorously.
