Hormonal imbalances in adolescence cause oily skin. This type of skin is common in teenagers. The oil secretion in skin increases during teen age and decreases as age advances. Hormonal imbalance may appear during pregnancy and menopause, which lead to increase secretion of oil from oil glands of skin. Contraceptive pills and cosmetics also tend to increase the oil secretion.



Facial packs that rely on natural scrubs are extremely effective as they clean skin deeply removing dead skin cells. Herbal face packs help smooth the structure of the epidermis. The dust and grime stick to the oily skin and make it look dull and lifeless. This type of skin needs special face packs made to remove the excess oil and keep the skin fresh and supple. There are lots of brands in the market that offer face packs for oily skin. Face packs bring necessary microelements on facial skin that help smooth wrinkles and soften skin.

Chapping and cracking are signs of extremely dry, dehydrated skin. A face pack made of fruits rich in vitamins and water can have a good effect on the dry skin. Some of the fruits that can be used are papaya, peach, and banana. Mashed avocado can also be applied to the skin for a glowing effect. A mild lotion or moisturizer can follow these face packs, to retain the moisture produced by the face pack. Night creams containing alpha hydroxy acids can be used as night cream so as to have a fresh looking skin in the mornings.

Toners make your skin feel fresh, taut and vigorously active. The simplest toner is fresh, pure water. Or even rose water-combined with witch hazel is good for oily skin. The qualities of skin are determined by tridoshas. The Dosha, which is dominant in skin, determines the type and quality of the skin. Peel apple skin and grate and squeeze juice from apple and add same quantity of lime juice and apply to your face. This is good for oily skin. To protect your face from day to day harsh damages we really do not have to spend whole day in front of our mirror instead we just have to be regular. It is also required that you do not use any face cream, lotion or gel which have heavy chemicals in it. Herbal face packs contain herbs that have a disinfecting effect such as chamomile. The usage of herbal face packs is simple. But before you begin, it's recommended to give your face a steam bath.

Oily skin needs special cleansing to keep the pores unclogged. A face pack not only cleanses your skin but it also helps to maintain the firmness of your skin and its balance. For an oily skin, mix the clay/kaolin, cornflower and oats together with one beaten egg white and floral water. Add 1 drop lavender oil and 1 drop frankincense oil or juniper berry oil. Mix well to form a paste and apply. There are now so many face packs on the market that sometimes people feel overwhelmed. These scrubs are different depending on a skin type. If your skin is oily, then you should choose a scrub for oily skin.

Many essential oils and herbs should always be avoided by pregnant/nursing ladies. Check with a qualified health advisor if in doubt.

Ingredients

1/2 cup peeled and chopped cucumber

1 tablespoon dried milk powder

1 egg white

Method

- Mix all the ingredients together in a blender.

- Apply to skin and relax for 20 minutes.

- Rinse off with warm water.