Taking care of oily skin or doing something for the betterment of oily skin is not always so easy. But what if we told you that it can be easy and you need to just follow one simple skincare step then? Yes, you read it right only one step and oil is under your control. Scrub for oily skin is the most important part that can make a huge change.

To maintain the best health of your skin you need to do is scrub. Scrubbing is to be done twice or thrice a week as it gently removes the dead skin cells and cleanses the pores which are the reason behind more oil on the face. Here are 20 homemade scrubs for oily skin that won’t harm your skin.

Extremely Effective Homemade Scrubs For Oily Skin

1.Cucumber Scrub

You need

• ½ cucumber

How to use

• Grate the cucumber or mash it and apply it to your face.
• Massage it in the upward motion for 2-3 minutes.
• Rinse with plain water.

Why?

Cucumber acts as a mild astringent and removes extra oil from the face.

2.Coconut oil Scrub

You need

• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp coconut sugar

How to use

• Add sugar to the oil and mix it well.
• Take some of it and start scrubbing your face and neck.
• Do this for 3-4 minutes.
• Rinse your face with lukewarm water and then cool water immediately.

Why?

Coconut oil absorbs the impurities and nourishes the skin. It also controls oil or sebum production.

3.Coffee Scrub

You need

• 1 tbsp Coffee
• 1 tbsp yogurt

How to use

• Mix the coffee with yogurt very nicely.
• Scrub your face and neck for 2 minutes.
• Leave it for 5 minutes and then rinse it with cool water.

Why?

Coffee has caffeine in it which will wake up your skin and add a glow naturally. It increases the blood circulation which can be helpful in controlling oil.

4.Oatmeal Scrub

You need

• 1 tbsp oatmeal
• 1 tbsp honey
• Yogurt 1 tbsp

How to use

• Mix all the ingredients and start applying them on the face and neck.
• Leave it for 10 minutes.
• Wet your fingers and start scrubbing your face for 3-4 minutes.
• Rinse with cool water.

Why?

Oatmeal is soothing and cleanses the face very well. Yogurt controls the oil as it has lactic acid properties and honey moisturizes the skin.

5.Kiwi Scrub

You need:

• 1 kiwi fruit
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2-3 drops of olive oil

How to use

• Mash the kiwi fruit and add sugar to it.
• Add a few drops of olive oil and mix them.
• Apply this and start scrubbing your face for 2-3 minutes.
• Leave it on for a few minutes and rinse with cool water.

Why? 

The presence of vitamin A and C has antioxidants which improve the texture of the skin whereas sugar exfoliates the skin well.

6.Green Tea Scrub

You need

• 2 green tea bags
• 2 tbsp sugar
• Few drops of lemon juice
• Hot water

How to use

• Steep the green tea bags in water until it cools down.
• Take 2 tbsp of sugar and add it to 2 tbsp of this water.
• Add a few drops of lemon juice and scrub your face with it.
• Keep it a bit liquid. Rinse your face with cool water.

Why? 

The compounds available in green tea are potent antioxidants that will remove the damaged skin and reduce the oil.

7.Honey Scrub

You need

• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp ground almonds
• ½ tsp lemon juice

How to use

• Mix all the ingredients well and apply this on your face.
• Scrub your face with this for 2-3 minutes.
• Rinse your face with cool water.

Why?

Honey is very famous for its healing properties but when it comes to oily skin it also proves beneficial. The antioxidants in honey will repair damaged skin and protect it.

8.Lemon Scrub

You need

• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp brown sugar
• Few drops of olive oil

How to use

• Add sugar and honey in lemon juice and mix them well.
• Apply it on your face and neck and scrub for 2-3 minutes.
• Rinse your face with normal water.

Why?

The presence of enzymes in the lemon will tighten the pores and the acid will maintain the ph level of the skin.

9.Orange Scrub

You need

• 1 tbsp orange peel powder
• 1 tbsp honey
• A pinch of turmeric

How to use

• Firstly mix the ingredients in powder form.
• Then add honey to this and mix it well and get a grainy paste.
• Scrub your face with for 2-3 minutes.
• Rinse your face after it with plain water.

Why?

The compounds present in orange peels will control the oil. It also improves the complexion.

10.Papaya Scrub

You need 

• A piece of ripe papaya
• Few drops of lemon juice or olive oil

How to use

• Mash the papaya with a fork.
• Add lemon juice or olive oil (as your preference).
• Apply this and scrub your face in a circular motion for 2-3 minutes.
• Rinse your face with cool water.

Why?

The enzymes present in the papaya will help you to control the excess oil from your face. It reduces the size of pores too.

11.Rice Scrub

You need 

• 1 tbsp ground rice or rice powder
• A pinch of baking soda
• 1 tsp honey

How to use

• Mix all the ingredients nicely.
• Apply this on your face.
• Scrub it gently for 2-3 minutes.
• Rinse with cool water.

Why?

Rice and baking soda both are good in exfoliating the skin. It will remove all kinds of dead skin cells and minimize the pores.

12.Sugar Scrub

You need

• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp honey

How to use

• Mix honey and sugar together.
• Scrub your face and neck with this for 2-3 minutes.
• Rinse your face with lukewarm water.

Why?

Sugar exfoliates the skin and makes it smooth. Exfoliation also removes oil and reduce the number of acne breakouts.

13.Tomato Scrub

You need

• One small tomato
• 1-2 tbsp sugar

How to use

• Extract the juice or pulp from the tomato and add sugar to it.
• Scrub your face and neck gently with this for 2-3 minutes.
• Rinse your face with cool water.

Why? 

Tomato has astringent properties that cleanse the skin and tighten it. It also shrinks the pores and makes skin glow. There are many tomato benefits for skin.

14.Walnut Scrub

You need

• 1-2 walnuts
• 2 tsp honey
• ½ tsp lemon juice

How to use

• Take the walnuts and grind them.
• Add honey and lemon juice in the grind walnuts.
• Scrub your face with it for 2-3 minutes.
• Rinse your face with plain water.

Why? 

Walnuts contain beta – carotene, vitamin E and alpha-linolenic acid that will smooth the skin and control the oil. It is one of the most used scrubs for oily skin.

15.Salt and lemon Scrub

You need

• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp sea salt

How to use

• Mix the lemon juice with sea salt.
• Massage your face with it for 2-3 minutes.
• Rinse with cool water.

Why?

Sea salt exfoliates the skin from deep and lemon juice helps in reducing the oil from the skin.

16.Apple and Oatmeal Scrub

You need

• ½ apple
• Oatmeal 1 tbsp
• Cornmeal 1 tbsp
• Honey 1 tbsp

How to use

• Blend everything together to make a paste.
• Apply this and scrub your face and neck for 3-4 minutes.
• Rinse with cool water.

Why? 

Apple and oatmeal is a great combination to exfoliate the skin. It removes dead skin and cleanses the skin properly.

17.Masoor dal Scrub

You need

• 2 tsp Masoor dal powder (red lentil)
• A pinch of turmeric
• 1-2 tsp yogurt

How to use

• First, add turmeric in red lentil powder and mix well.
• Now add yogurt and make a paste.
• Scrub with this mixture for 2-3 minutes.
• Rinse your face with cool water.

Why?

It removes the dead skin and dirt from the face and makes skin smooth which results in less oil on the face. This is one of the good scrubs for oily skin.

18.Gram flour, Salt and Yogurt Scrub

You need

• 1 tbsp gram flour
• ½ tbsp yogurt
• 1 tbsp salt

How to use

• Mix all the ingredients.
• Gently scrub your face and neck with it.
• Do this for 3-4 minutes and rinse your face with cool water.

Why?

Salt prevents any bad bacteria to get deep into the skin. It exfoliates well. The gram flour helps to control the excess oil.

19.Sandalwood and Poppy seeds Scrub

You need

• 2 tsp sandalwood powder
• 1 tsp poppy seeds
• Rosewater

How to use

• Mix sandalwood powder with poppy seeds and rose water to make a runny mixture.
• Scrub your face with this and leave it on for 5 minutes.
• Rinse your face with cool water.

Why?

Sandalwood powder gives the skin cooling and relaxing feeling. It also reduces the amount of oil on the face. Poppy seeds are good to exfoliate the skin.

20.Fenugreek seeds and Milk Scrub

You need

• Few Fenugreek seeds
• Milk
• Rosewater

How to use

• Soak few fenugreek seeds in boiled milk overnight.
• In the morning dry the fenugreek seeds and grind them.
• Mix rose water in the powder whenever you want to apply it.
• Now take some quantity of this and apply on face and start scrubbing.
• Do this for 4-5 minutes.
• Leave it for 20 minutes and rub it gently.
• Rinse your face with normal water.

Why?

Fenugreek seeds is good for hair fall and skin. It will give you the perfect skin and absorbs the excess oil.

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So, these are some really easy and affordable homemade scrubs for oily skin beauties. Do try them and control your oil this summer and glow like a diva.

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Disclaimer: Please note that This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information provided above is not a substitute for any professional medical advice. We always suggest you talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of any treatment.