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{August 1, 2011} Homemade Facial Mask for Oily Skin

Oily skin is highly prone to acne, blackheads, whiteheads and melting makeup syndrome. Though not found in any medical text, melting makeup syndrome is that awful look that develops when your oily skin combines with your foundation, making the makeup seem to melt from your face. For a cheap and natural way to prevent these problems, nothing can beat a homemade facial mask.

Basics
Whatever kind of mask you use, there are a few basic things you need to keep in mind. For the best results, always wash and dry your face before using a mask. Otherwise, you’re just using the facial to wash surface dirt. This greatly reduces the deep cleansing benefits. Most homemade facial masks should not be used more than once a week. If you use them too often, your skin can become too dry. This can cause a natural production of even more oil as your skin tries to balance moisture levels.

Warning
It’s important to use ingredients you’re familiar with to create any homemade facial mask. If you’re using ingredients you are not familiar with, there is the chance of an allergic reaction. Remember to test any new ingredients on a small patch of skin before spreading it across your face. Let the product sit on your skin for the same amount of time as you would let it sit on your face. Wash the product off and wait at least 24 hours for a reaction. If you notice no symptoms, you may then use it in the mask on your face.

Homemade Facial Masks
For a quick and simple homemade facial mask for oily skin, slice a raw russet potato in half. Use a fork and poke the raw end of the half potato a few times to draw out the juices. Rub the raw end of the potato around your face, avoiding your eyes. Let the potato juice sit on your skin for ten minutes. Wash your face and pat dry. The potato juice will help draw out and absorb facial oil.

Try an oatmeal and water facial mask to help reduce oil while exfoliating your skin. Mix together three tbsp. of rolled oats and three tbsp. of hot water in a small bowl. Adjust the water amount as needed to create a clumpy paste. Spread the paste on your face and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Use your fingers to gently rub the large clumps of paste from your face. This will help exfoliate the skin. Wash the remaining paste from your face and pat the skin dry.

Use cucumber and plain yogurt for a refreshing facial mask. Peel and slice 1/3 cup of cucumber. Place the cucumber in a food processor or shallow blender with 3 tbsp. of plain, unsweetened yogurt. Blend until a smooth paste is created. Spread the paste onto your face and let sit for ten minutes. Wash your face and pat dry.

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