How to Make an Oil Absorbing Face Mask

Soften your skin while removing excess dirt and oil.

Balance out your complexion and zap oil on your face with an inexpensive face mask. It requires only three ingredients, all of which have natural properties that will cleanse clogged pores, remove excess oil and soften your face's sensitive skin. The mixture may cause your skin to tingle a bit, so don't worry if your face starts to feel a little itchy.

Things You'll Need

• 1/4 cup oatmeal
• 3 tbsp. orange or lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. honey or 3 to 5 drops tea tree oil

Instructions

1. Process the oatmeal in a blender or food processor until it turns into a fine powder. The oatmeal will absorb excess oil while reducing redness and soothing sensitive skin.

2. Combine the oatmeal with orange juice or lemon juice. Thanks to their antiseptic qualities, both orange juice and lemon juice will remove excess oil and dirt.

3. Add honey to the mixture. Honey has natural antibacterial properties to combat dirt buildup. Even better, honey can help your skin retain moisture, giving you soft, smooth skin after the oatmeal and citrus remove excessive oil. Tree oil has similar skin-enhancing properties.

4. Apply the mask to your face and neck and allow it to set for 10 to 15 minutes. Once the mask has set, wet your fingertips and massage your face and neck in small, circular motions to gently exfoliate the skin. Rinse the mask off with warm water.

References

• Oily Face: Homemade Mask for Oily Skin
• Skincare News; Dessert for the Skin: 10 Delicious DIY Skin Recipes