GET A CLEAR, GLOWING COMPLEXION WITH THESE FACE PACKS FOR OILY SKIN

Oily skin can be seriously annoying to deal with. From choosing the right skincare products to picking your makeup, you need to keep a lot of things in mind and exercise caution, lest you wake up with a big, angry red zit right on your face. True story, isn’t it?
While there are several ways to keep excessive sebum production under control, one of the best and commonly proven ways to do so is to use face packs that are specially designed to keep your oily skin happy and healthy. DIY face packs for oily skin are made using ingredients commonly found in your kitchen or on your beauty shelf and are specifically made to calm oily, acne-prone skin.
Before we go ahead and look at various face packs for oily skin, it would help to understand all the different factors that trigger excess sebum production and lead to problems such as acne.
Factors that lead to acne
Skincare tips for oily skin
1. Aloe vera and turmeric face pack
2. Multani mitti and rose water face pack
3. Oatmeal and honey face pack
4. Tea tree oil + bentonite clay and rose water face pack
5. Gram flour and yogurt face pack
Frequently asked questions about face packs for oily skin
Factors that lead to acne
- Skipping on moisturizer
- Using comedogenic products
- The wrong diet Not drinking enough water
- Over exfoliation
- Stressing out
To combat these issues, you need to add following a strict skincare routine that especially targets oily skin types and keeps your skin clear and glowing.
Skincare tips for oily skin
Apart from targeting all the issues that worsen oily, acne-prone skin, we suggest you add a simple DIY face pack for oily skin into your weekly skincare routine to see unbelievable results. If you don’t know where to start, then fret not, because we have got you covered.
Here are five face packs for oily skin that will control excess sebum production and make your skin appear matte yet totally healthy and glowing.
1. Aloe vera and turmeric face pack

Step 01: Scrape out 1 tablespoon of fresh aloe vera gel. You can even use store-bought alternatives, but ensure that it is 100% natural and organic.
Step 02: Add about ½ a teaspoon of turmeric powder to the aloe vera gel and mix both the ingredients together until they are blended well.
Step 03: Thoroughly cleanse your face and apply this aloe and turmeric mixture all over your face and neck area.
Step 04: Allow it to rest for about 20 minutes and wash it off with warm water and a gentle cleanser. Follow it up with your favorite lightweight moisturizer.
Why this works –
Aloe vera is brimming with natural astringent properties that do a great job in eliminating excess sebum, sweat, oil, and dirt from your pores. Additionally, turmeric and aloe vera, both have excellent anti-inflammatory properties that help in soothing your skin and keeping acne at bay.
2. Multani mitti and rose water face pack
Step 01: In a mixing bowl, take about 1 tablespoon of Multani mitti or Fuller’s earth.
Step 02: Add about a tablespoon of pure rose water to it and mix well until it forms a runny consistency.
Step 03: Apply this Multani mitti and rose water mixture all over your face and neck area and allow it to completely dry.
Step 04: Wash it off with lukewarm water and finish with a moisturizer that works for your skin type.
Why this works –
One of the main reasons why Multani mitti works for oily skin is because it has the ability to unclog pores and keep your skin thoroughly clean. It not only mattifies your skin but keeps it healthy and glowing. This is why Multani mitti works like a charm in controlling the occurrence of acne. When you add something as soothing yet potent as rose water to this mixture, its calming properties help to not just hydrate your skin, but also keep the inflammation caused by acne at bay.
3. Oatmeal and honey face pack
Step 01: Start by grinding the oatmeal in a mixer to form a powder and transfer it to a bowl
Step 02: Next, add two teaspoons of organic honey to it and mix both ingredients to form a paste.
Step 03: Apply this mixture to your face and neck area and leave it on for about 15 minutes before washing it off with cold water.
Why this works –
One of the best natural ingredients that you can add to your DIY face mask for oily skin is oatmeal. This is because it has sebum-soaking properties that help keep excess oiliness at bay, which automatically keeps your pores clear, leading to lesser acne flare-ups. Additionally, the naturally hydrating properties of oatmeal and honey, coupled with their antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, not just keep dry skin at bay, but also help in eliminating toxins to keep your skin clean and oil-free.
4. Tea tree oil + bentonite clay and rose water face pack

Step 01: In a bowl, take about one to two tablespoons of bentonite clay and add about two tablespoons of pure rosewater. Mix them together until it forms a paste-like consistency.
Step 02: Next, add a few (about five to six) drops of tea tree essential oil to this mixture and mix it well.
Step 03: Apply this mixture to your entire face and neck area and allow it to dry. This should take about 15 minutes.
Step 04: Wash it off with cool water and then use a lightweight gel moisturizer to give your skin a boost of hydration as well as lock in the goodness of the ingredients.
Why this works –
Bentonite clay has oil-absorbent properties that help to thoroughly cleanse your skin of excess sebum. This helps unclog pores and lowers the chances of acne. Additionally, it is a great natural face mask ingredient that helps treat existing acne. The antibacterial and antiseptic properties of tea tree oil remove acne-causing germs from the skin and help keep acne, itchiness, and other skin problems at bay.
5. Gram flour and yogurt face pack
Step 01: Take about two tablespoons of gram flour and a tablespoon of fresh yogurt in a bowl.
Step 02: Mix the two ingredients together to form a thick paste, which you can then apply to thoroughly cleansed skin.
Step 03: Allow the mixture to sit on your face for about 20 minutes or until it is completely dry.
Step 04: Wash it off the water and a mild cleanser and apply a lightweight moisturizer.
Why this works –
The main benefit of gram flour or besan for oily skin is that it helps maintain the pH balance of the skin, which is important to keep your skin functioning optimally and to keep excess oiliness at bay. Yogurt is a rich source of zinc, which is an excellent way to regulate sebum production, and its antifungal and antibacterial properties keep your skin clear and glowing.
Frequently asked questions about face packs for oily skin
Q. How often should you use a face pack for oily skin?
A. While this majorly depends on the kind of mask you are using, over masking could leave your skin really irritated and worsen everything. Therefore, to be absolutely safe, you must not use a face pack on oily skin more than once or twice a week.
Q. Is charcoal good for oily skin?
A. Activated charcoal powder is an excellent ingredient to add to your routine for oily skin, especially face packs. This is because it helps draw out toxins from the skin and thereby restricts sebum production and calms overactive sebaceous glands.
Q. How can I stop my face from being so oily?
A. The best way to combat oily skin is to follow a proper skincare routine. Using an oil-free face wash and a gel-based, lightweight moisturizer without fail, two times a day is an excellent way to control the problems that come with having oily skin.