In this article, you will find, some effective oatmeal face scrubs that will help remove oiliness from your face, making your skin look fresh & healthy.

Oily skin is highly susceptible to acne breakouts, and is difficult to deal with. Moreover, the presence of excessive oil on your face makes it look dull, fatigued and filthy.

Many women rely on blotting paper to get rid of the excessive oil from their faces, but it doesn’t make their skin feel fresh. Some women use makeup to conceal the oiliness. But these methods are not healthy solutions.

The healthy way is to use some good oil absorbing natural ingredients so that you get healthy feelings.

Though there are certain natural ingredients that are known to be beneficial for oily skin, but there is one that is especially considered very effective. Guess – it’s the humble oatmeal!

Oatmeal is soothing, and it acts as exfoliating & cleansing agent for the skin. So, it is very effective in wiping off excess oil and impurities from your skin. Moreover, it contains anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds and saponins. All of these help improve skin health.

Oatmeal Scrubs For Oily Skin

# 1

Oatmeal With Aloe Vera Gel & Almond Powder Scrub For Oily Skin

Aloe vera has soothing properties and almond powder has oil-absorbing properties. Oatmeal, Aloe Vera Gel & Almond Powder make a good combo for oily skin.

You will need:

(i) Oatmeal: 1 teaspoon

(ii) Aloe vera gel: 1 tablespoon, pure

(iii) Almond powder: 1/2 teaspoon, sweet almonds (you can ground almonds into powder form at home)

Method: Mix all the ingredients; your facial scrub is ready. Gently scrub your face with it. Rinse your face thoroughly using lukewarm water. Pat dry your face with a soft towel. You may apply your favorite toner & a light moisturizer.

[Read: Aloe Vera & Rose Water Face Mask]

[Read: How To Use Almond Oil For Skin]

# 2

Oatmeal & Yogurt Scrub Oily Skin Scrub

Yogurt contains lactic acid, which while absorbing excess oils – draws out impurities from the skin as well. And, when you combine it with an effective oil absorbing natural ingredient like oatmeal – it makes a powerful oil absorbing facial scrub.

You will need:

(i) Oatmeal: 1 teaspoon

(ii) Yogurt: 1 teaspoon, plain (unflavored & unsweetened)

Method: Combine the above two ingredients well, and your scrub is ready. Apply the concoction on your face, leaving it on for about 10 minutes. Rinse it off thoroughly with lukewarm water. Pat dry your face, and use your favorite toner (optional) & a light moisturizer.

[Read: Yogurt & Honey Face Mask]

[Read:Lemon & Yogurt For Skin]

# 3

Oily Skin Scrub – Oatmeal & Rosewater:

While getting rid of oiliness from your face, it will leave your skin not only less greasy but feeling fresh also.

You will need:

(i) Oatmeal: 1 teaspoon

(ii) Rosewater: 2 teaspoons

Method: Blend the two ingredients well. Clean your face and scrub your entire face thoroughly with the concoction. Use lukewarm water to rinse your face thoroughly. Pat dry your face. Apply a light moisturizer, to keep your skin hydrated.

[Read: Rose Water & Glycerin Hydrating Face Mist]

[Read: Aloe Vera & Rose Water Face Mask]

# 4

Skin Tightening Oily Skin Scrub – Oatmeal & Egg White

Egg white is rich in protein that is good for skin tightening. When combined with oatmeal, it can do wonders to cleanse oily skin, and improving the skin’s texture.

You will need:

(i) Egg white: 1

(ii) Oatmeal: 1 teaspoon

Method: Whisk an egg white in a bowl until it becomes smooth & frothy. Add the oatmeal and combine the two ingredients well. Smear the concoction on your entire face and scrub gently for 2 minutes. Rinse your face completely using lukewarm water, and then splash cold water on your face. Pat dry your face with a soft towel. Apply a light moisturizer to keep the skin hydrated.

[Read: Homemade Egg White Face Masks For All Skin Types]

# 5

Oatmeal, Honey & Lemon Scrub For Acne Prone Oily Skin

Both honey & lemon juice have anti-bacterial properties. The anti-bacterial property when combined with the exfoliating property of the oatmeal will make an effective oily skin exfoliating scrub. This will help you not only get rid of greasiness from your skin, but will keep control on also acne breakouts.

You will need:

(i) Oatmeal: 1 teaspoon

(ii) Honey: 1/2 teaspoon

(iii) Lemon juice: 1/4 teaspoon, freshly squeezed

Method: Combine the above ingredients well, and your oily, acne prone skin scrub is ready. Smear your face with the concoction, and gently scrub your skin for 2-3 minutes. Let it stay on your face for about 10 minutes. Use cold water to rinse your face thoroughly.

[Read: Milk & Honey Face Masks]

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# 6

Nourishing Oily Skin Scrub – Oatmeal & Tomato

Tomato has skin nourishing & pores shrinking properties. This scrub while removing excessive oil from your skin, will also nourish & freshen your skin.

You will need:

(i) Oatmeal: 1 teaspoon

(ii) Tomato pulp: 2 teaspoons, freshly scooped out of a ripe tomato

Method

Blend the above two ingredients well. Apply the concoction on your face, and scrub it gently in small circular motions for a few minutes. Rinse your face with cold water, pat dry and apply a light moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated.

[Read: Tomato & Sugar Facial Scrubs]

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