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Best Skin Care Recipes for Oily Skin

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I’ve shared a ton of skin care recipes on this blog, but never one post dedicated to skin care recipes for oily skin. Today’s post is filled with tips and recipes just for you, including a face moisturizer, a cleanser, and a face mask for oily skin.

Face moisturizer, face cleanser, and face mask in mason jars on wooden board.

Skin care routines are going to be determined in part by skin type. For example, those with oily skin will likely do things differently from someone with dry skin.

Because it is so common to have oily skin, there are a lot of products, both conventional and natural, to treat oily skin.

What is the Cause of Oily Skin?

Oily skin occurs when the body produces too much sebum oil. Sebum oil is released onto the skin through the sebaceous glands.

It is an oily substance that protects our skin and keeps it hydrated. It isn’t all bad, but too much can cause issues such as acne breakouts.

Overwashing your face can cause oily skin. This is a tough one because if you have oily skin, you may find yourself washing your face more to get the oil off.

Initially, this may work; however, it will make it worse over time.

This is because your skin produces natural oils and when you wash them off, the body counters by making more to compensate for it.

Sometimes oily skin can be caused by genetics, age, or the location of where you live. It can be worse at a different time of the year, depending on weather and temperature.

Certain medications and imbalances can be the culprit as well.

How to Take Care of Oily Skin

If you have oily skin, following a specific skin care routine to make your skin “less oily” can help correct the root cause.

Start with using a natural and gentle cleanser when washing your face. (recipe below)

Next, use a toner with alcohol to help reduce the appearance of oils by drying the skin. Again, this is best if it is a gentle and natural toner.

Be sure to use this in moderation so as to not overly dry out the skin; that will create its own set of problems.

Finally, pat the skin dry and apply a small amount of natural moisturizer. Even with oily skin, it is important to moisturize your face after using a face cleanser and toner.

Cleanser for Oily Skin Recipe

Overhead shot of 3 open mason jars with lotion, face wash, and a yogurt face mask.

This cleanser is designed for oily skin and is made with lemon essential oil.

Lemon essential oil is a natural degreaser and works well for oily skin. Castile soap is made from vegetable oils and is very gentle on the skin.

In addition, it has antibacterial properties, making it a great natural cleansing and purifying agent.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Castile soap
  • 1 tablespoon jojoba oil
  • 3 drops lemon essential oil
  • 2 tablespoons of water (if desired)

Instructions

Mix all the ingredients directly in a small, airtight storage container.

How to Use

Wash face with warm water. Apply a dime-sized amount of cleanser to the palm of your hands and massage the cleanser into the face. Let sit for 1-2 minutes and rinse off with warm water.

Note: this is a very concentrated face cleanser and you only need a very small amount.

If you add the water to your cleanser, this recipe will only last 1 week. Without the water, you can keep the cleanser for one month.

DIY Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin

Mason jar of homemade face moisturizer on wooden cutting board.

This face moisturizer is made with just 2 ingredients: shea butter and argan oil. Shea butter and argan oil both are very light, smooth, and perfect for oily skin.

I do recommend adding in rosemary essential oil for additional benefits, but it will work just fine without it.

Rosemary can help reduce skin imperfections, take away puffiness under the eyes, and give the skin a nice healthy glow.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon shea butter
  • 5 drops argan oil
  • 1 drop rosemary essential oil (optional)

Instructions

Mix everything together well in a small glass bowl. Store any extra in an airtight container.

How to Use

Use this moisturizer after washing and using toner. Use a small amount and apply to the face like normal—no need to wash off.

Face Mask for Oily Skin

Three jars of homemade skincare products sitting on wooden board.

Using a face mask can help to hydrate the skin, remove excess oils, and shrink the pores. In addition, a face mask can reduce inflammation and help to cleanse the skin from impurities.

Face masks should not be part of your daily routine, but something that could be beneficial 1-2 times a week.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
  • Juice from half a lemon

Instructions

Add the yogurt to a small bowl and squeeze the lemon juice over the top. Stir well.

How to Use

After washing, apply a thin, even layer to the face, avoiding the eyes. Then, gently work into the skin, allow it to sit for at least 20 minutes.

Rinse with warm water. At this time, you can wash your face with a gentle cleanser and then apply a face moisturizer.

This recipe is designed for one-time use.

Best Night Cream for Oily Skin

A good night cream can help to reduce redness, excessive oils, inflammation, and acne.

Night creams can easily be made at home with natural ingredients that are also cost-effective.

For this recipe, you will need Aloe vera, coconut oil, and lavender essential oil. These ingredients work well for oily and sensitive skin.

It is basic and gentle enough for all skin types.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon pure aloe vera gel
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 2 drops lavender essential oil

Instructions

Combine aloe and coconut oil in a small bowl, then mix in lavender essential oil.

How to Use

Apply a thin, even layer of night cream to your face before bed. Massage in and let it do its job!

Essential Oils for Oily Skin

Amber colored essential oil bottles with cinnamon sticks and rosemary sprigs behind it.

Certain essential oils can help to regulate natural oil production and reduce greasiness. Lemon is the top essential oil for oily skin because it is a natural degreaser and it can tighten pores.

Best Oils for Oily Skin

  • Lemon
  • Clary sage
  • Rosemary
  • Lavender
  • Tea tree
  • Fennel

If you have really sensitive skin, you may want to leave the essential oils out of the recipes.

This is because essential oils are very concentrated and need to be diluted before applying to the skin, especially when used on the face.

Can You Prevent Oily Skin?

Believe it or not, certain foods can help to reduce oily skin.

But, just like most skin issues, the root cause could be caused by the foods you are eating, a deficiency in a particular vitamin, or a lack of nutrition.

If you have oily skin, try consuming foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids. Fish, eggs, leafy greens, nuts, and grass-fed beef are good sources.

Not getting enough water can also be part of the root cause. Drinking more water can help improve oily skin as well as other skin imperfections.

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  1. amina says

    July 9, 2021 at 10:17 PM

    Hi Laura.what is the shelf life for the Night Cream for oily skin.Thank you

    Reply
    • Laura says

      July 10, 2021 at 6:16 PM

      I make enough for the week.

      Reply
  2. Connie Ideker says

    July 10, 2021 at 9:04 AM

    Thank you! I have very oily skin, even at age 65. Always looking for ideas. What toner do you recommend?

    Reply
    • Shari Rogers says

      May 9, 2022 at 7:59 PM

      There’s an entire blog post here with recipes just for oily skin, including toner.

      Reply
  3. Tabita Javier says

    March 30, 2022 at 6:48 PM

    how long is the moisturizer good before it goes bad?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      March 31, 2022 at 3:32 PM

      6 months

      Reply
  4. Gia says

    July 12, 2022 at 1:15 PM

    Thank you so much for sending the email. I have oily skin and it’s really hard for me to work and manage it. Now it seems easy to go on. Please also help to make a good sunscreen for summer time .

    Reply
    • Laura says

      July 14, 2022 at 7:25 AM

      I have two sunscreen recipes on my blog. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Lucy says

    March 20, 2023 at 5:11 PM

    Hi, what if you have combo skin (oily and dry)?

    Reply

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