If you have extremely oily skin then you are sport a shiny face that is prone to attracting dirt and therefore acne prone. Oily skin needs to be cared for else it can get damaged. To get rid of excess oil on your face you need to wash your face with a gentle face wash. Pat your face dry and then with the help of a cotton ball apply alcohol free toner on your face. The toner will help to soak up the excess oils. Next follow up with a moisturizer, choose one that has tea tree as it’s base as it helps to prevent pimples.

Besides basic skin care you need to steam your face regularly. Add a few drops of lavender oil to the water that you use to steam your face. A facial sauna helps to open your pores and allows oil that is trapped under your skin to be released. This also helps to prevent blackheads. After steaming your face you must splash cold water on it to close the pores.

The best product for oily skin is lemon. At night you must rub lemon juice on your skin to prevent the secretion of excess oils. Rub it on the T zone (nose and forehead), but avoid the cheeks. In the morning you can splash cold water on your face to wash off the lemon juice.

You must also exfoliate your skin 2 to 3 times a week. Use a face scrub that is specifically formulated for oily and blemish prone skin as it will help to take care of the excess oil on your face. After washing off the face scrub you can use a fuller’s face pack in order to close the open pores.

With regards to diet; you need to drink plenty of water. This helps to keep your skin well hydrated and increases the elasticity of the skin. It also helps to flush out the toxins that are the main culprits that cause acne and pimples. Avoid refined sugar and snack on fresh fruits instead. The natural sugar will take care of your cravings while the juice and water from the fruit improves your skin and overall health.