Oily skin needs to be pampered or else it can cause clogged pores, greasy skin and sometimes lead to severe acne. Fruit face packs and scrubs are the best way to protect our delicate skin without causing extreme dryness. Fruit packs have nutrients, vitamins, minerals, fibers, and antioxidants that are essential for your skin. This fruit face pack not only washes off excess sebum from your skin but also moisturizes it. Some fruits act as natural bleaching agents which help in achieving even tone.
Top 10 Homemade Fruit Packs and Scrubs for Oily skin
Top 10 Homemade Fruit Packs and Scrubs for Oily skin
Here is the list of the top ten fruit face packs and scrubs for oily skin :
Top ten fruit face packs –
1) Orange face pack
You will need:
• 2/3 tbsp Orange juice
• 2 tbsp gram flour
• 1 tbsp rosewater
Procedure:
1) Take all the ingredients in the bowl.
2) Make a thick paste and apply it to the face.
3) Let it sit for 20 mins and wash it with cold water.
How often:
thrice a week
Why does this work:
Orange juice is a source of vitamin c, citric acid and beta-carotene. It reduces open pores which help in minimizing acne. It refreshes the skin and citric acid brightens skin by removing dark spots.
2) Avocado face pack
You will need:
• 1 egg
• 1 avocado
Procedure:
1) Mash avocado and mix egg white in it.
2) Mix it well and apply using a brush.
3) Wait until it dries and washes it off.
How often:
twice a week. (It’s more effective in the colder season.)
Why does this works:
Avocado face-pack shrinks the open pores and hence it results in less sebum secretion. It also moisturizes the skin.
3) Banana face pack
You will need
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 ripe banana
Procedure:
1) Mash the banana and add lemon juice and honey to it.
2) Mix it well.
3) Apply and wash it off 15-20 minutes later with cold water.
How often:
twice a week
Why does this work:
Banana hydrates the skin. It exfoliates and removes excess oil from the skin.
4) Lemon face pack
You will need
• Lemon juice
• Honey
• Milk
Procedure:
1) Take lemon juice, honey and milk in a bowl.
2) Mix it well.
3) Apply it and wash it off after 5 to 10 minutes with lukewarm water.
How often:
once a week
Why does this work:
Lemons have vitamin c and citric acid. Citric acid dries the skin by reducing sebum secretion and vitamin c is an antioxidant, which reduces inflammation from oily skin.
5) Strawberry face pack
You will need:
• 2/3 strawberries
• 1 tbsp honey
Procedure:
1) Squish strawberries and add honey to them.
2) Apply and wash it with water after it becomes dry.
How often:
once a week.
Why does this work:
Strawberry pack absorbs oil from the skin and nourishes it. It also has anti-inflammatory properties which treat acne.
6) Kiwi face packs
you will need:
1 kiwi fruit
1 tbsp lemon juice
Procedure:
1) Mash kiwi fruit using a fork.
2) Combine it with lemon juice.
2) Apply it and wash it after it’s completely dry.
How often:
Do it 2/3 times in a month.
Why does this work:
Kiwis are rich in vitamin c which reduces sebum secretion as well as works as a skin lighting agent. It minimizes open pores.
7) Papaya face pack
You will need:
Ripe papaya
1 tbsp orange juice
Procedure:
1) Cut small pieces of papaya and strain it.
2) Add orange juice and stir it.
2) Blend them together.
3) Apply all over your face and neck.
4) Wash it with water after 20 mins.
How often:
once a week.
Why does this work:
Papaya has vitamin A and C which works as astringent and moisturizes skin.
8) Blueberry face pack
You will need:
Blueberries
1/2 tbsp of turmeric powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
Procedure:
1) Squish blueberries and add some turmeric and lemon juice to it.
2) Apply it all over your face.
3) Wash it off after 20 mins.
How often:
once a week.
Why does this work:
Blueberries acts as an antioxidant and have vitamin c. Turmeric treats acne and reduces pigmentation.
9) Watermelon face pack
You will need:
2 tbsp watermelon juice
2 tbsp cucumber juice
1 tbsp yogurt
1 tbsp milk powder
Procedure:
1) Combine watermelon and cucumber juice in a bowl.
2) Add yogurt and milk powder to it.
3) Give it a good mix and apply. After 15 mins wash it with cold water.
How often:
Once a week (especially in the summer season).
Why does this work:
Watermelon hydrates skin and clears blemishes. Cucumber reduces pores and absorbs excess oil from skin.
10) Guava face pack
You will need
1 whole Guava fruit
2 tbsp powdered oatmeal
1 egg
1 tbsp honey
Procedure:
1)Make a puree of guava and sieve it.
2) Add other ingredients and mix well.
3) Apply it and wait till it dries.
4) Wash it with lukewarm water.
How often:
Once a week for about a month.
Why does this work:
Guava has antiseptic properties that treat acne-prone oily skin.
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