Oily skin is not only a pain, but it is also very difficult to get rid of. Ninety-nine percent of the time it is due to how your body is made such as skin type and hormones to the changes your body naturally undergoes, like puberty. If you think you can banish oily skin forever, then you are chasing a dream that is not likely to happen anytime soon. Rather, you should focus on lessening the amount of oil you have to deal with through various oil reducing methods, from face washing to certain scrubs to using oil blotting tissues throughout the day.

You should already know that foods like chocolate do nothing to increase your oil production (nor does it increase amounts of acne), but you should remember that eating healthy can help keep your body in top notch condition, keeping it more stable and potentially lessening the oil production. The same can be said for exercise, stressing as little as possible, and in general, taking good care of yourself and your skin. Those are the best home remedies there are, and when used in conjunction with a few skin care products, you can be well on your way to less oily skin.

Some people would rather go with a home remedy all the way. There are several home remedies that continuously pop up, which means they can be useful for you considering they are quite popular for oily skin. Not every home remedy will work for you, so you may have to try some of them before deciding which one works the best for your skin.

Almonds and honey These two seem to go together like peas in a pod. Almonds and honey are popular for their great facial scrub ability. Grind up the almonds and then mix them in with the honey. Your aim is to make a paste out of these ingredients. You can then gently work the paste into your skin with a nice warm washcloth. Rinse off the scrub using cool water.

Apples Yes, an apple a day might be able to keep the skin doctor away. Actually, it is not just the apple; you want to mix a half cup of mashed apple, a half cup of cooked plain oatmeal, a slightly beaten egg white, and a tablespoon of lemon juice in order to create a nice, cooling facial that will help rid your face of oil. Leave the mixture on for fifteen minutes and then rinse it off with cool water.

Aloe Vera It would seem aloe works great on just about everything. Try getting an actual plant so you can use aloe straight from the source without any extra ingredients. Break open a leaf and put the gel on your face up to three times every day; do not forget that you can also store aloe in the refrigerator for a great cooling effect!

Baking Soda If you use a liquid soap for your face, you can add in half a teaspoon of baking soda to it and massage it carefully on oil parts of your face. The baking soda acts like a mild scrub that can help get rid of oil and blackheads. Again, rinse off with cool water.

Cornstarch Using one to three tablespoons of cornstarch in a small amount of water to create a paste can help soak up excess oil on your face. Once you apply to your face, allow the paste to dry and then rinse with lukewarm water.

Egg Yolk Annoyed with shine from oil? Separate egg yolk from the white, churn it up a bit, and use a cotton ball to dab it to oily areas. It will dry these areas up within fifteen minutes or so, and then you can rinse it off with cool water.

The great thing about home remedies is that they are not only easy to make or obtain, but some of them also smell quite delicious!