Top Natural Homemade Exfoliators For Oily Skin

Are you struggling with the problems of oily skin ? Are you frustrated with the regular breakouts and feel greasy all the time ? Worry not you are not alone! Although managing oily skin can be a little tricky, believe me, the right exfoliation routine suitable to your skin type can work wonders.

Exfoliation helps clear clogged pores while removing excess oil giving you a fresh and balanced glow. What’s the best part? Your kitchen’s natural ingredients can work just as good as expensive store-bought items! Now, let’s explore some of the best homemade scrubs for oily skin.

Oatmeal And Yogurt Scrub

Oatmeal is best known for absorbing all the excess oil in your skin while also works excellently as a gentle exfoliant. It contains anti-inflammatory compounds and saponins, which soothe the skin as well. Further, the addition of yogurt maintains the skin’s moisture and brightens it because of the presence of lactic acid.

How to apply ?

1. Take 1 tablespoon of ground oats (oatmeal) and 1 tablespoon of yogurt.
2. Mix both the ingredients properly and apply them evenly on your face.
3. Now, scrub this mixture in a circular motion for 3 to 4 minutes and then rinse it off with cool water.
   

Tip: You can add one tablespoon of honey to this mixture for added glow and softness.

Green Tea And Honey Scrub

Green tea contains polyphenol content which makes it rich in antioxidants and controls excess oil in the skin. Honey, on the other hand, contains antibacterial properties that help reduce acne and also keep the moisture of the skin intact. Hence, exfoliating your skin with such ingredients will remove all the oxidative stress that is damaging your skin.

How to apply?

1. Brew two tea bags of green tea and let the water cool.
2. Remove the tea bags, take about 2 tablespoons of this green tea decoction, and add 1 tablespoon of honey.
3. Apply the paste on your skin and gently massage it on your face.
4. Leave for half an hour and then rinse it off after 5 minutes.

Tip: Add few drops of lemon juice for a brighter skin tone and keep its natural oils under control.

Orange Peel And Honey Scrub

Orange peel comes with some special compounds which control the excess oil in the skin while also brightening and evens out the skin tone. The exfoliating properties of orange are extraordinary as it suits all skin types and cleanses the skin deeply.  Orange, when mixed with honey, brings moisturizing properties to the mask and helps maintain skin hydration.

How to apply ?

1. Ripe off the orange peel and let it dry in the sun for some time.
2. Further, grind this peel in a grinder and add 1 tablespoon of honey into it to bind the powder together and get a grainy paste.
3. Scrub the paste gently on the face for 3 to 4 minutes, and then rinse your face with water.
   

Tip: Add a pinch of turmeric to the paste for a more glowing skin.

Multani Mitti And Rose Water Scrub

Multani Mitti is an age’s old formula for exfoliation and purifying skin. Also known as Fuller’s Earth, it absorbs all the excess oil, giving you a fresh and cool experience. Further, using rose water adds freshness to the mask while the combination naturally exfoliates the skin and deeply cleanses your face.

How to apply ?

1. Take 2 tablespoons of Multani mitti and add enough rose water to form a paste.
2. Apply it evenly and gently scrub it on your face.
3. Rinse it off with cold water.

Rice Flour And Turmeric Scrub

Rice flour is the most natural and gentle exfoliant, which thoroughly removes all the dead cells from the skin and opens the clogged pores. The exfoliant also absorbs excess oil while also maintaining the hydration of the skin. Further, rice flour, when used with turmeric powder, adds antibacterial properties to the mask, preventing any type of infection or acne.

How to apply ?

1. Take 2 tablespoons of rice flour and a pinch of turmeric, along with some water, to form a paste.
2. Massage this on your skin for 2-3 minutes.
3. Wash it off with lukewarm water.
   

Tip: You can add a pinch of baking soda for more powerful exfoliation and to bring down excess sebum production.

Tomato And Sugar Scrub

Tomato has some astringent properties due to which helps reduce excess oil and clean the skin deeply. Tomato also makes your skin tighter, less oily, and much lighter. You can add some sugar granules or honey to the tomato to enhance the scrubbing experience.

How to apply ?

1. Take some tomato and extract its juice out of it.
2. Now mix 1 tablespoon of sugar granules or honey and scrub the paste on your face.
3. Include neck area for scrubbing as well and rinse the mask with cold water.

Lemon And Sugar Scrub

Are you heading for an event and looking for a quick exfoliator that instantly cleans and brightens your skin? Then this option might be the best option for you. Lemon and sugar are those two ingredients that can be found easily in every kitchen. Lemon is not only an excellent bleaching agent but is also a natural astringent that controls excess oil production in the skin and brightens it instantly. Sugar exfoliates and removes dead skin cells, providing you with perfectly cleansed skin.

How to apply ?

1. Take 2 tablespoons of sugar and add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to it.
2. Mix them both well and scrub them on your face in a circular motion.
3. Rinse them off with lukewarm water and pat dry.
   

Tip: Use it on a regular basis twice a week for the best results.

Coconut Oil Scrub

Coconut oil amazingly absorbs all the impurities from your skin and nourishes it naturally. It helps remove all the excess oil while also keeping it moisturized. Coconut oil mask is often paired with coconut sugar, which helps exfoliate dead skin cells.

How to apply?

1. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar to coconut oil and give it a good mix.
2. Apply this paste in a circular motion on your face and neck.
3. Scrub for 3-4 minutes and then rinse it with lukewarm water.
4. Clean your face with cold water.

Do’s And Don’t For Exfoliating Oily Skin

Do’s

• Always wash your face with lukewarm water before exfoliating to open up the pores.
• Always massage or scrub your face gently and in circular motions to avoid any rash.
• For exfoliation, try to use only natural ingredients according to your skin type.
• Exfoliate your skin at least 2 -3 times a week for effective results.
• Always follow up on the process with lightweight , oil-free moisturizer.
  

Don’ts:

• Do not use harsh scrubber especially chemical based, as it can damage your skin barrier.
• Do not go for alcohol based products as it can dry out the skin.
• After exfoliation, avoid touching your face with dirty hands.
• Avoid over exfoliating as it may promote excess oil production.
• Do not expose your skin to direct sunlight immediately after an exfoliation process.
  

With the correct exfoliation regimen, you can take charge of your oily skin and stop feeling like a grease factory! With the use of these natural scrubs, you can control excess oil, clear clogged pores, and keep your face looking radiant.