18 Best Homemade Face Packs for Oily Skin You Need to Try

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Give your skin a little love!

No matter what the season is, handling oily skin is always bothering. This skin type is prone to breakouts, grease, and painful acne.

There are several ways to deal with it. And one of the quickest things you can do is to whip up a face pack. But before that, you must know which remedy is good for your skin and why.

So here are 18 easy homemade face pack recipes that are proven to be effective for oily skin type.

Let’s dive in!

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1. Aloe Turmeric Face Pack  

Here is the quickest face pack you can make to tackle the oiliness. You just need two ingredients to make this one.

Don’t believe me? Here are the proven reasons.

Why Does It Work?

• Aloe vera gel gets absorbed quickly and hence is ideal for oily skin type.

It has (1) anti-inflammatory and healing nature that is very useful for acne-prone skin.

• And turmeric (2) can target your pores and calm your skin effectively. It fades acne scarring and helps to clear up acne breakouts.

How to Make?

• Take 1 tbsp of aloe vera gel in a bowl. Add 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder to it. Make sure it’s pure and can be used for the face.
• Mix them well.
• Now apply the aloe turmeric face pack to your clean face and neck.
• After 20 minutes, rinse it off with lukewarm water.

2. Multani Mitti/ Fuller’s Earth Face Pack

Clay masks are popular among oily skin girls due to their oil-absorbent properties. 

And here is a natural clay pack recipe with everyone’s go-to favorite Fuller’s Earth or multani mitti. 

Why Does It Work?

• Fuller’s Earth is especially beneficial for those with oily skin as it helps to open up clogged pores. 

One study (3) also says it removes dirt and absorbs excess oil from your face.

• Second, rosewater helps hydrate your skin. Its antioxidant (4) and antibacterial qualities improve your skin barrier.

So the oil glands don’t need to pump out the extra oil to prevent your skin from drying.

• On the other hand, tomato juice is a natural remedy for acne. It checks skin oiliness and tightens your skin pores.

How to Make?

• Take 2 tbsp of Fuller’s Earth or Multani mitti. Add 1 tbsp of rose water and 1 tbsp of tomato juice to it.
• Stir well until it gets smooth. Now it’s ready to use.
• After it gets dried wipe it off.

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3. Gram Flour Face Pack

Almost every Indian girl has used a besan face pack at least once. This natural ingredient is so effective in making your skin feel clean and look healthy. 

Why Does It Work?

• Gram flour has a natural oil-absorbent quality. It deep cleanses your skin and helps control oiliness on your skin.

It also helps in keeping the right skin pH.

• Second, turmeric contains a compound called curcumin which is antimicrobial in nature. In short, the yellow spice can combat acne-causing bacteria.
• On the other hand, curd (5) contains lactic acid which is an AHA. It exfoliates, reduces inflammation, and boosts the growth of new skin cells.

It also helps to minimize the appearance of large pores.

How to Make?

• Take 2 tbsp of gram flour in a bowl. Add 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder and 1 tbsp of fresh yogurt to it. If your skin is too oily, it’s better to use skimmed yogurt.
• Stir well to get a thick mix. Add curd if needed.
• Now apply the pack to your face and neck area. Let it dry.
• Then wipe it off with lukewarm water by gentle massaging. Finally, wash with normal water.

4. Multani Mitti (Fuller’s Earth) And Neem Face Pack

Say goodbye to oily skin problems with this homemade face pack. The Multani mitti and neem combo is a very effective remedy for oily skin.

Now let’s see what science says.

Why Does It Work?

• Neem (6) has been used in India for long due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities. Both of these are helpful to deal with painful acne.

It controls the building up of excess sebum and hence helps your skin type.

• You already know how Fuller’s Earth helps oily skin type especially.

It opens up clogged pores, absorbs excess oil, and removes dirt from your face.

• Lastly, tulsi leaves (7) help fight acne because of their antibacterial and antifungal nature.

How to Make?

• Take a handful of neem leaves with 10-12 tulsi leaves. And grind them to make a fine paste.
• Now take 1 tbsp of the paste in a bowl. Add 1 tbsp of Multani mitti to it. And stir it well.
• Tada! It’s ready for use. Wait for about 20 minutes to dry it up.
• Then rinse it off.

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5. Green Tea Face Pack

Not only drinking green tea is good for your health overall, but applying it also is good for your skin.

Why Does It Work?

• Green tea is a blessing for oily acne-prone skin.

It is rich in epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). This compound helps to improve oily skin as per the study (8).

Excess oiliness makes your skin pores clogged and leads to bacterial growth. This makes your acne even worse. EGCG helps prevent this cycle.

• Aloe gel is a gem for your skin. It helps acne due to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial qualities.

How to Make?

• You just need a green tea bag and aloe gel to whip this one.
• Take the green tea leaves out of the tea bag into a bowl. Now add 1 tbsp of aloe gel.
• Mix well and apply.
• Wash off after 15-20 minutes.

6. Orange And Multani Mitti Face Pack

Save those orange peels next time when you’ll eat the fruit. Here is an effective face pack for you that will make your skin glow naturally.

Why Does It Work?

• Orange peel is an efficient natural remedy for oily skin. It is packed with anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory (9) goodness, which help combat acne.
• Coming up here, you have heard multiple times about Multani mitti. So you already know how great it is for your skin.
• And lastly, rose water is packed with hydration. So the oil glands won’t pump out extra oil to hydrate your skin. It also helps reduce acne redness.

How to Make?

• Take 1 tbsp of orange peel powder and 1 tbsp of Fuller’s earth or Multani mitti in a bowl. Now add 2 tbsp of rose water to it. Stir well.
• And it’s ready to apply. Allow it to sit on your face for about 15 minutes.
• Then wash it off with lukewarm water. 

7. Kaolin Clay Face Pack

Kaolin clay mask can do wonders for oily skin. And keeps your skin less greasy. Here is why. 

Why Does It Work?

• Kaolin clay will work great for your skin type.

It pulls out the impurities and toxins from the pores. And strips off the excess oil, dirt, and pollution without causing any irritation (10).

• Rose water helps combat acne due to its antibacterial nature. It also hydrates your skin, making it healthy.
• Lastly, manuka honey keeps your skin bacteria-free. It has also healing and anti-inflammatory qualities. So it can be extremely helpful for treating acne.

How to Make?

• Take 2 tsp of kaolin clay in a bowl. Add a few drops of rose water and ½ tsp of manuka honey to it.
• Mix, mix. And it’s done.
• Apply. After it gets dried, wash it off.

8. Turmeric And Neem Face Pack

Turmeric is widely used in homemade face packs due to its efficacy. Here is an easy face pack recipe that requires just two ingredients.

Why Does It Work?

• Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin which has antimicrobial properties. To put it simply, it keeps the acne-causing bacteria (11) at bay.
• Neem can effectively control the oiliness of your skin.

It can fight against acne (12) due to its strong anti-bacterial nature. It also helps to soothe your skin due to its anti-inflammatory qualities.

How to Make?

• You’ll need neem paste for this homemade face pack. Take a handful of neem leaves in a blender. Add a bit of water to it. And grind it to make the paste.
• Take 2 tsp of neem paste in a mixing bowl. Add ½ tsp of turmeric powder to it.
• Stir well. Now cover your face and neck area with the pack.
• Wait for 15-20 minutes. And then clean it off with lukewarm water.

9. Oatmeal Face Pack

Oatmeal is a very gentle and effective natural cleanser. Here is a simple 2 ingredient face pack for you. 

Why Does It Work?

• Oatmeal is excellent in soaking up the excess oil from your skin and helps treat acne.

It contains saponins, which cleanse your skin naturally. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities (13), making your skin younger and feel soothing.

• Honey has been used for years due to its antibacterial and antiseptic qualities. So it is so helpful for oily acne-prone skin.

It is also a natural humectant that keeps your skin moist but not oily.

How to Make?

• Firstly, soak ½ cup of oatmeal in hot water. Now add 1 tbsp of organic honey to it. Stir well.
• Allow the mixture to cool down. Now it’s ready for use. Apply all over your face and neck.
• Let it sit for about 20 minutes. Then wash it off with lukewarm water.

10. Jojoba Oil And Healing Clay Face Pack

Applying oil on oily skin may sound freaking, but not in the case of jojoba oil. And here is why.

Why Does It Work?

• Jojoba oil is so similar to naturally produced oil (14) on our skin. So putting it on your skin makes it feel soothing and moisturized. So it feels less oily.

It is gentle on your skin and doesn’t get stuck to your skin pores, and hence non-comedogenic. 

• And Bentonite clay, or Indian healing clay is excellent for treating acne-prone skin. Its absorbing power is so helpful for oily skin.

It also soothes your inflamed breakouts.

How to Make?

• Take 2 tbsp of Indian healing clay in a bowl. Add about 1/2 tsp of jojoba oil to it. Now add some water and mix.
• To get the right consistency, adjust the clay and water (not the oil) if required. And it’s done.
• Apply. After 20 minutes, wash it off.

11. Tomato Face Pack

Here is an easy-peasy face pack recipe you can make with two familiar kitchen members.

Why Does It Work?

• Vitamin C (15) in tomatoes help generate new skin cells and help acne to heal fast.

They also contain a light amount of salicylic acid that also helps acne prone skin.

• And turmeric combats acne-causing bacteria due to its antimicrobial quality.

How to Make?

• First, you need to blend 1-2 medium-sized fresh tomatoes.
• Now take 1 tbsp of the tomato puree in a bowl. And add 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder to it. Stir well.
• Now apply on your face and neck.
• After 15 minutes, rinse it off.

12. Bentonite Clay And ACV Face Pack

Clays work excellent for oily skin due to their oil-absorbent property. Make this quick face pack with admired Bentonite clay.

Why Does It Work?

• ACV or apple cider vinegar sloughs off dead skin cells and impurities. The acetic acid present in it helps to kill the bacteria (16) that trigger acne.
• Coming up to this, you already know how good turmeric is at handling acne.
• And finally, Bentonite clay does wonders for oily skin due to its super absorbing power. It acts like a sponge for your skin (17) and helps absorb grime.

It also helps in treating acne breakouts and oiliness.

How to Make?

• First, you need to dilute ACV. For that mix 4 tbsp water with 1 tbsp ACV.
• Now take 1 tbsp of diluted ACV, 1 tbsp bentonite clay, and ¼ tbsp turmeric in a small bowl.
• Stir well until it gets smooth. Add water if necessary.
• Now apply liberally.
• Let it dry. Then rinse off.

13. Sandalwood Face Pack

Chandan has been used for acne and fungal infections by our Indian grandmaas for years. Now science approves the same. 

Why Does It Work?

• Sandalwood or Chandan is mentioned in Ayurveda for its health and beauty benefits.

It can treat those pesky acnes due to its anti-inflammatory nature. It can also soothe your skin due to its healing (18) and cooling properties.

• On the other hand, cold raw milk is an excellent remedy for oily skin. It’s a natural cleanser as it contains lactic acid (AHA) and helps reduce oiliness.

Milk also combats acne-causing bacteria.

How to Make?

• Take 1 tbsp of sandalwood powder and 1 tbsp of besan (chickpea flour) in a bowl.
• Now add 2 tbsp of cold milk to it. If your face is too oily, then use skimmed milk.
• Stir well. Tada! It’s ready for use.
• After 20 minutes, wash it off.

14. Rose Aloe Face Pack

Want a quick fix? You don’t always need enough time to whip up a face pack.

This one is the perfect example. But first, let’s talk about the benefits.

Why Does It Work?

• Aloe vera gel is ideal for oily skin. It gets absorbed quickly without making you feel you have put anything on your face.

It also contains several antiseptic agents which combat bacteria and prevent zits.

• Rose water (19) keeps your skin hydrated. So the oil glands don’t need to produce extra oil to hydrate your skin.

And its antibacterial quality keeps away acne.

How to Make?

• Take 2 tbsp of aloe vera gel and 1 tbsp of rose water in a bowl.
• Mix, mix. Now cover your face and neck area with this pack.
• Keep it for about 15-20 minutes. Then rinse it off.

15. Banana Face Pack

Make your skin healthy with this quick fruit face pack.

Why Does It Work?

• Bananas’ antibacterial and antimicrobial (20) nature helps those acnes sitting on your skin. It also helps fade acne scars due to its vitamin A and vitamin C content.
• Cucumbers help hydrate and soothe your skin.
• And papaya combats acne and fades acne scars.

How to Make?

• Take 1/4th ripe papaya, 1/4th peeled cucumber, and ½ peeled banana in a blender. Blend to get a smooth paste.
• Now apply all over your face and neck. Wait for 15-20 minutes.
• Then rinse off with lukewarm water.

16. Charcoal Face Pack

I hope you’ve heard about the great absorbing efficiency of charcoal. And hence it helps control the excess oil on your face.

Why Does It Work?

• Commercial face packs for oily skin often use activated charcoal powder (21) due to its efficacy. It soaks excess oil, unclogs pores, and makes your skin grime free.
• Tea tree oil is great for acne prone skin due to its antiseptic properties.
• You already know how bentonite clay is helpful in treating oily skin types.
• And lastly, ACV or apple cider vinegar helps to cleanse and remove skin impurities.

How to Make?

• Take 1 tbsp bentonite clay, and 1 tbsp activated charcoal powder in a bowl.
• Now add 1 tbsp diluted ACV (mix 1 tbsp ACV with 4 tbsp water to dilute), and 2-3 drops of tea tree oil to it.
• Mix them well. Add diluted ACV if required. And it’s done.
• Apply. After 15 minutes, wash it off.

17. Cucumber Face Pack

Is cucumber one of your favorite quick skin fixes? Try this easy face pack with your fav.

Why Does It Work?

• Cucumber has an excellent cooling effect. So it can soothe your skin and reduce redness.

It also tones and tightens your skin pores. And the nutrients in it help improve your overall skin health (22).

• Second, cold raw milk is a natural cleanser and helps to reduce oiliness. It also fights against the unwanted bacteria which trigger acne.
• And lastly, honey has impressive benefits for oily skin types. It has antiseptic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

To put it simply, it kills acne-causing bacteria and soothes swelling due to acne.

How to Make?

• First, grate one cucumber.
• Now take 2 tbsp of grated cucumber, 1 tbsp curd, and 1 tbsp of organic honey in a bowl. If your skin is too oily, use skimmed curd.
• Stir well and it’s ready for use.
• Apply all over your face and neck. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Then wash your face.

18. Rice Flour Face Pack

Here is another face pack for you that takes no time to make.

Why Does It Work?

• Rice is hyped in the modern skincare range due to its advantages. It is excellent in absorbing oil and hence helpful for oily skin.

The phytic acid present in rice flour is a very gentle exfoliator and useful for acne (23).

• Second, rose water tones and hydrates your skin. Its antibacterial nature fights against acne.
• And milk contains lactic acid (AHA), which mildly exfoliates your skin. Being a natural cleanser, it also makes your skin free from dirt and oil.

How to Make?

• Take 2 tbsp of rice flour, 1 tbsp of milk, and 1 tbsp of rose water in a bowl. Stir well.
• Now apply the pack. And allow it to sit for 20 minutes.
• Then wash it off.

Recommended Products to Make These Face Packs

You need pure and fresh ingredients to make homemade face packs. Only then you will get the best results, and can prevent any sort of irritation.

Well, I’ve done the whole work for you. Here are my top picks from Nykaa. But make sure you do the patch test before full face application.

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Additional Tips to Get Most of It

• Pick a pack you want to try and use it regularly. Whip it up once or twice a week.
• Wash your hands well with soap before you put on the pack. Dirty hands can transfer all the grime and bacteria to your face.

You could also use a mask applicator brush for convenience (of course, you need to keep that clean too).

• Like hands, clean your face before you start smearing the pack on your face. Any pack on the unwashed face will do more harm than good.
• Don’t keep the pack for more than 15-20 minutes.
• Next, massage gently while washing your face after the pack gets dried. Avoid harsh rubbing at any cost.
• After you rinse your face, pat dry. And immediately apply a lightweight moisturizer.
• It’s always better to be safe than regret it later. Always do a patch test before you put on any face pack.
• Be sure that the ingredients you’re using are pure and could be used for the face. You could buy the products I mentioned here. They are all safe to use on your face.

Final Thoughts

Face packs are basically a quick fix to your skin issues. And it is an excellent low-cost addition to your current skincare routine.

Like any other skincare product, regular use can make a visible difference.

What do you use to help your oily skin? I’d love to know in the comment section below.

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