Summer Skincare: Face Packs To Cool Down Oily Skin In Summer

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There is no denying the fact that the sweltering summer will begin to affect our skin. And if you have oily skin, the summer can be a bit too excruciating for you.

When you have oily skin, you can't help but notice how the warmer temperatures and humidity make your skin even slicker. So, your skincare routine needs to change when summer arrives [1].

Skincare For Oily Skin In Summer

There are tiny pores in your skin, beneath which there are sebaceous glands. These glands produce an oil called sebum, which is essential for maintaining healthy skin. When it is hot and humid, sebaceous glands tend to overproduce sebum, resulting in an oily and greasy appearance [2].

In such cases, your skin may feel as if it is burning up. However, there are several soothing homemade face packs that can provide a cooling sensation, as well as remove excessive oil from your skin [3].

Take a look.

Summer Face Packs To Cool Down Oily Skin

1. Aloe vera and turmeric face pack

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of fresh aloe vera pulp
• ½ teaspoon of turmeric

Directions

• In a blender, combine the aloe vera pulp and water.
• Put it in a bowl and mix it with turmeric.
• After applying the face pack, leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
• Wash it off and pat your skin dry.
• Repeat 2-3 times per week.

2. Oatmeal and honey face mask

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of powdered oats
• 2 tablespoons of organic honey
• 1 tablespoon of water, rose water, or milk

Directions

• Combine the ingredients in a bowl.
• Use it on your face and neck.
• Let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
• Remove it by washing it with warm water.
• Repeat this process at least twice a week.

3. Cucumber and yoghurt face pack

Ingredients

• 1/4th cucumber
• 2 tablespoons curd/yoghurt

Directions

• Grate the cucumber to form a pulp.
• Mix yoghurt and cucumber pulp to make a paste.
• Apply the paste to your face, let it dry, and then wash it off with warm water.

4. Neem and turmeric face pack

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of neem leaves paste
• ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon of water (optional)

Directions

• Mix all the ingredients together and make a paste. If the paste is too thick, add a little water.
• Apply the mixture to your face.
• Let it dry for 15-20 minutes.
• Rinse with water.
• Three times a week, repeat.