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Get Rid of Oily Skin
Aug 24, 2008



Getting rid of oily skins means pinpointing and treating the cause, many people had a problem in how to get rid of oily skin, oily skin often accompanied with other skin problems such as acne, blemishes and zits, the causes of oily skin are by hereditary or hygiene issues.

In taking care of your oily skin you should start with a gentle, foaming facial wash. Here are some suggestions in helping you get rid of your oily skin and restore a clean, shiny, fresh face balance.


  • Apply puree of fresh tomatoes to the skin.
  • Mix egg white with half teaspoon honey and one teaspoon of lemon juice and add fuller’s earth or brewer’s yeast powder. Mix into a paste and apply, after 20 minutes remove with water.
  • Excessive oiliness either on the forehead, chin or nose makes a problem in applying your makeup because it will become patchy. To prevent, apply a little cucumber juice on the oily parts of your face, dry thoroughly and then apply your makeup.
  • If the skin is excessively oily, make and mix a few drops of eau de cologne. It helps keep oiliness away and also helps in refining the pores of the skin by acting as astringent and it will prevent acne.
  • Papaya has a cleansing action, softening dead skin cells and aiding their removal, make a pulp of raw papaya and apply.

There are also other recommendations for getting rid of oily skin:

1. Keep a bowl of water in the fridge and splash this cold water on your face 3-4 times a day. Cold water will not only leave you feeling refreshed but will also tighten the pores.

2. Follow up the cleanser with an astringent as this will remove all excess oil

3. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water each day. Water helps flush out toxins from the body.

4. Use an exfoliant twice a week. These skin scrub products contains little granules that, when used with a small brush, provide deep cleansing.

The function of the skin is to eliminate a portion of the body’s waste products through sweating. We should take care of our skin if toxins escape through the skin they disrupt the skin health integrity. And this is one of the key factors behind many skin disorders including acne.

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