Dark and oily skin remedies

I have dark complexion and oily skin due to which I have pimples on my face. Please help me
(18 Apr 2008)

Treatment for dark and oily skin 

Your genes are responsible for the kind of skin you have, however the hormonal changes experiences during adolescence can also increase the oiliness of your skin. The increased levels of androgen in the body during menstruation, pregnancy and menopause as well as the use of certain birth control pills which affect the hormonal balance in women's bodies are also responsible for increased oiliness. Oily skin is often prone to acne and thus the best way to combat it and prevent acne is to keep as clean as possible. Splash cold water on your face several times a day and blot it dry with a tissue to remove the excess oil. You could also wipe your face with astringent wipes to reduce the oiliness.  

Aloe Vera gel applied to your face regularly will absorb the excess oil and clean the pores leaving your skin clean and acne-free. It also helps to improve the general tone and appearance of the skin. A face scrub made with ground almond paste and honey, or with oatmeal and Aloe Vera rubbed gently onto the face and left for a few minutes before washing it off helps to remove the excess oil and leaves your skin clean and fresh. Face masks made with Fuller's earth (fuller's earth) or sandalwood powder and rose water not only help to reduce the oiliness but also improve the complexion. If you suffer from hair problems like oily hair or dandruff, keep your hair pulled back from the face. Also avoid touching your face unnecessarily since that transfers the oil and dirt from your hand to your face, leaving it dirtier and oilier.

Dark and oily skin remedies 

Though skin type is genetic, you can use simple home remedies to improve the quality and complexion of your skin. If you have an oily skin, the first thing you should do is try to keep it clean, regularly washing away the oils secreted through the open pores. Cleanse your skin atleast twice a day with glycerine based soap or with an astringent based cleanser-toner. This will degrease your skin as well as rid your skin of any toxins that might have been excreted along with the oil, thus reducing the possibilities of an outbreak of acne. If you do not like using too many chemicals on your skin, simply splash your face with cold water several times a day, blotting it dry. Never wipe your skin aggressively. You should also avoid moisturisers since your skin already has enough oil. When choosing a sunscreen lotion, which is a must, look for a product that is noncomedogenic and will not plug up pores increasing the chances of acne.  

Another way to treat oily skin and improve your complexion is by regularly applying a face mask made with fuller's earth (fuller's earth) with rose water for 15 to 20 minutes before washing it off with cold water. You could also make a face scrub with ground almonds and honey. Gently massage this into your skin for a few minutes before washing it off with cold water. Another excellent scrub can be made with oatmeal and Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera pulp/juice can also be applied in its natural form on oily and acne prone regions since it absorbs the excess oil and cleans the pores, leaving it fresh and clean. Above oil, remember to drink plenty of water since that cleanses your system naturally and gives your skin a naturally clean and radiant appearance.