Oily skin is a pain! I have suffered with oily skin for as long as I can remember, despite having clear skin. Yes, I know they say people with oily skin age slower. However, no one wants to deal with their face looking like a disco ball by lunch time.

Oily skin can be a result of a number of problems be it genetics, hormonal, seasonal or poor use of skincare products.  Now, there are a couple skin care myths I must dispel for your own good before we talk about at home remedies.  The first being- washing your face a million times with a harsh cleanser.  This will over dry your skin and have the adverse effect where your skin will actually produce more oil.  I would recommend a gentle oil free face wash.

The second would be not moisturizing. This is a no go.  Oily skin does not mean you don’t need a moisturizer, you do.  Just choose one that is oil free, simple.

Now that we covered those myths let’s move on to at home fixes for oily skin. My go to cure is at home face masks.  I’ve recommended a few of my favs in a previous post.

My go to mask to target my oily t-zone is an egg yolk mask.  I just use one egg yolk mixed with corn starch and honey.  I usually go in with my homemade toner which consists of ¼ cup of raw apple cider vinegar, ¼ of distilled water and a few drops of tea tree oil.  I then follow up with an oil free moisturizer.  Another important step is to exfoliate the skin.  This helps to unclog your pores which help to eliminate excessive oil production on the face.

Also be reminded that your diet is also important to the condition of your skin.  Therefore, your need to drink more water, avoid oily food and exercise…

Lovelies, let me know how these tricks and tips work for you…

Until next time…Stay gorgeous…