Body Care Kits

Using herbal that are easily available from your own kitchen for oily skin care the natural way and not cause harm to your skin. Oily skin is caused by over productive sebaceous glands and some may have large pores with blemishes or blackheads on the face. Considering using natural herbal remedies for help may be one of the ways to control oily skin.

Here, I am helping your on tips for oily skin care:

Yarrow, peppermint and Sage

Combined these herbs for a good multi-herb astringent. These herbs are gently and would also help tighten the pores.
Method:
1. Boil one cup of water.
2. Add 1 to 2 tablespoon of each of these dried or fresh herbs into the boiled water. It should be taken away from the burner once the water is boiled. Cover the pan of boiled water and let these herbs in the water steep for about 30 minutes.
3. Strain the herbs and allow the herbal remedy to cool.
4. For effective oily skin care, use it as soon as its cools. You may apply the herbal remedy mixture to your face with a cotton ball on the oily skin especially on the face.

This herbal remedy is so gentle that you don not have to worry about it drying our your skin. You can then store your leftovers in the bathroom for 3 days or in your refrigerator for 5 days.

Lemongrass, Liquorice Root and Rosebuds

Combined these herbs for a Multi-herb facial sauna.
Method:
1. Once a week, simmer these herbs (about 2 to 4 tablespoons) in two quarts of water. When the pot is steaming, place it on top of a trivet on a table.
2. The purpose is to trap the steam onto your oily faces by placing your face over the steam or using a tower to trap those steam. Do it for about 15 minutes.
3. Next, rinse your face with cold water and then pat dry. Do not throw away the herbal mixture; use it as a toning lotion after the mixture has been cooled down.

Other Methods:

Lavender is also excellent for oily skin. In humid weather, mist your skin with lavender water several times a day.

For other oily skin care, you should also consider changing your diet to a low-fat one. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetable and try to avoid fatty and fried food. Drink about 6 to 8 glasses of water or herbal tea per day. Water can help to moisture your skin.

Try the above methods of oily skin care and see if they help!

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