5 Ayurvedic Ways To Treat Oily Skin

Are you troubled by oily skin and hair? Is summer already taking its toll on you? Summer is upon us, and along with the unforgiving sun, comes a wide array of dermatological issues. The most common amongst these are oily hair and skin problems. Here are some easy Ayurvedic remedies for oily skin, with ingredients you probably already have lying around at home. These are effective and don’t take time out of your busy schedule.

* Milk

The simple, healing properties of milk will take care of your oily skin problems. Simply soak a cotton ball in milk and wipe your face with it twice a day, at least once before going to sleep. If you feel you need a little extra cleansing, add a few drops of lemon concentrate to the cotton ball.

* Orange

Orange concentrate has high levels of Vitamin C that is very good for the skin. Squeeze half an orange into a bowl and apply it on your face with the help of a cotton ball. Keep it on for about ten to fifteen minutes before washing off.

* Sandalwood and Turmeric

A paste made from sandalwood and turmeric can be used for both the head and the face. Mix sandalwood and turmeric powder, and add water (or lemon concentrate) to it. Then spread this paste on your face and head, and wait for about ten to fifteen minutes before washing off.

* Aloe Vera

It would be prudent and useful to simply grow Aloe at home since this plant can cure nearly any dermatology-related issue. Otherwise, Aloe leaves are easily available at supermarkets. Aloe works as an anti-inflammatory agent. Cut the green layers off the leaf and you are left with a transparent, slimy, gel-like substance. In a bowl, mash this gel with your fingers as best as you can. Then apply this on your face and hair, and keep it on for about ten minutes or till it’s dry. Then, wash off. This can be the best ayurvedic face wash for oily skin.

* Honey

This honey treatment is meant specifically for the hair. Mix one egg yolk with two tablespoons of honey. Add some lukewarm water and mix it. Apply this paste directly on the scalp. Leave it on for a couple of hours and then wash off thoroughly.