8 Best Homemade Natural Masks for Oily Skin

by Abbas Jahangir · November 27, 2021

Did you know that your skin type does not stay the same throughout your life and can change from time to time?

People with oily skin type see oily skin as a problem. However, oily skin can also be controlled with the right care methods. The mask for oily skin is one of the effective solutions you can prepare at home, especially against shine, acne, blackheads and large pores in the face area.

Mask recipes for oily skin that we have prepared for you will come to your rescue both to protect the moisture balance of your skin and to prevent skin problems! However, let’s take a look at the mask recommendations of our specialist doctors for oily skin!

Mask for Oily Skin: İbrahim Saracoğlu

İbrahim Saraçoğlu states that this mask is especially good for the acne problem in oily skin and should be applied regularly once a week.

Materials

1 red apple
3-4 apricots

Application

Mash the apples and apricots until the juice comes out. Apply to cleansed skin, leave for 15 minutes and wash.
Don’t forget to apply toner and moisturizer afterwards! You can apply this mask once a week.

Mask for Oily Skin: Suna Dumankaya

Suna Dumankaya states that oily skin should pay attention to skin care and that this mask will solve the problems of shine and acne on the skin when applied regularly.

Materials

2 tablespoons of clay (white or green)
1 tablespoon of water
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 teaspoon rosemary oil

Application

Mix all the ingredients and apply to your cleansed skin and leave for 15 minutes.
You can use this recipe once or twice a week. Don’t forget to apply your toner and moisturizer afterwards!

1) Carbonate Mask Special for Oily Skin

Baking soda and lemon are very effective in absorbing excess oil from the skin. Yogurt, on the other hand, provides moisture to the skin and maintains the moisture balance of your skin.

Materials

1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 teaspoon of yogurt
few drops of lemon juice

Application

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Apply to clean skin without touching your eyes and lips.
Leave it for 10-15 minutes and rinse with warm water. Don’t forget to apply your tonic and water-based moisturizer afterwards!
You can apply this mask once a week.

2) Turmeric Mask for Pimples

Turmeric provides rapid drying and healing of acne, especially the problem of oily skin. Honey and milk provide moisture to the skin and prevent skin dryness.

Materials

1 tablespoon of flour
2 tablespoons of milk
Half a teaspoon of turmeric
half a teaspoon of honey

Application

Mix all the ingredients well in a bowl. Apply it to your clean skin and leave it for 15-20 minutes and wash it off.
You can apply this mask 2-3 times a week.

3) White Clay Mask That Absorbs Excess Oil

White clay, which is one of the most favorite care products of oily skin, is especially effective in absorbing excess oil from the skin. Apple cider vinegar, on the other hand, prevents the formation of acne on the skin with its antibacterial effect.

Materials

1 teaspoon of white clay
half cucumber
1 teaspoon of oat flour
Half a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
half a teaspoon of honey

Application

Grate half a cucumber and mix it together with all the ingredients. Apply to clean skin and leave for 20 minutes.
Do not forget to apply your water-based moisturizer after rinsing your skin. You can apply this mask 1-2 times a week.

4) Blackheads Peeling Sugar Mask

This formula, which can be used both as a mask and peeling, effectively cleans the pores and prevents the formation of new blackheads.

Materials

1 tablespoon of strained yogurt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon of sugar

Application

Apply these mixed ingredients to clean skin. Then massage your skin for 3-4 minutes without pressing.
Leave the mask on the skin for 15 minutes and rinse. You can apply this mask once a week.

5) Green Clay Mask Against Shining Skin

With the mattifying properties of green clay and the softening properties of sage, your skin gains a soft and matte appearance.

Materials

1 tablespoon of green clay
Half tablespoon of sage
few drops of lemon juice

Application

Blend the ingredients until they reach a spreadable consistency.
Apply to clean skin and leave for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse with warm water and apply your moisturizer! You can apply this mask once a week.

6) Egg Mask for Tighter Pores

While egg tightens your large pores, cucumber juice gives vitality to your skin.

Materials

white of 1 egg
1 tablespoon of cucumber juice
few drops of lemon juice

Application

Blend all ingredients until they reach a spreadable consistency. Apply to clean skin and leave for 15 minutes.
Rinse with lukewarm water and apply your moisturizer. You can apply this mask once a week.

7) Banana Mask for Moisture Balance

Remember that oil and moisture are different needs for the skin! While banana and honey maintain the moisture balance of your skin, apple cider vinegar prevents acne breakouts.

Materials

2 tablespoons of mashed banana
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
half a teaspoon of honey

Application

Mix all the ingredients until it reaches a creamy consistency. Apply to clean skin, leave for 20 minutes and rinse.
You can apply this mask 2-3 times a week.

8) Mask Containing Sulfur for Purification

Oily skin needs more cleansing than normal skin. In humid weather conditions, this need for purification increases even more. At such times, purifying masks containing sulfur can be used once a week. Clay mask is one of the most natural ways to do this.

Materials

1-2 tablespoons of powdered clay
Amount of water to achieve a fluid consistency

Application

You should mix the powdered clay with water to get a creamy consistency.
At this stage, you can also use ready-made clay masks, which already have a mud consistency.
After a nice steam bath, you should apply the clay mask to the entire face except the eye area and keep it for 20 minutes.
Then you should clean it with water and moisturize your skin with a water-based cream suitable for oily skin.