Oily skin is golden, but it can be a problem as well. Although the oil on our skin helps protect it and fight signs of aging, many people suffer from an excess of oil. Oily skin can affect people of all ages and cause blemishes, pimples, and other problems.
Oily skin is caused by over-active glands that produce too much sebum. In the right amounts, natural oils keep the skin looking healthy and youthful, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Oily skin is genetic and can also be caused by hormone fluctuations brought on by pregnancy, menstruation, stress, birth control pills, and the use of harsh skin care products.
Homemade Face Masks for Oily Skin

In this article we are giving you three DIY natural homemade face masks to narrow your skin pores and stabilize production of natural oil, the so called sebum.
Bentonite Clay Oily Skin Homemade Face Mask
 Bentonite, also called Green Clay, Face Mask is a wonderful facial mask for oily and greasy skin. When you talk of clay masks, there is no better clay than the green clay.
Mix 1 tablespoon of green clay, 1 teaspoon of apricot kernel oil and 3 drops of palmarosa essential oil. (You can get these ingredients from a natural food or health store.)  Mix these ingredients together. Mix in a few drops of warm water. If needed add in a little bit more of warm water to make a consistent, spreadable paste.
 Apply this facial mask and let it dry for say 10 minutes or so. Rinse it off with a warm washcloth.
 Gram Flour, Turmeric, Lemon Juice and Milk Facial Mask For Oily Skin Care
 Gram flour and turmeric together is very effective for getting rid of excess oil from the skin. Take 2 tablespoons of gram flour; two to three tablespoons of milk and water as needed, and mix these ingredients well to form a spreadable paste.
 Apply this mask on your face, leaving it there for about 20 minutes. Rinse it off. It works to deep cleanse and get rid of dead skin cells form your facial skin, giving it oil free and clean appearance. This oily skin face mask also works as a natural exfoliant and facial scrub.
Fruit Natural Face Masks for Oily Skin
Oily and greasy skin can be treated by applying lemon, orange, tomato, grapefruit and papaya. They all are packed with vitamin C and contain astringent oils that work to treat greasy and oily skin. Natural astringent ingredients of these fruits act to tighten facial pores, decrease oil secretion and keep your skin clean and oil free.
Note: Many people have oily areas only on forehead, nose and chin. This is called combination skin. Such people with combination skin should apply these fruit face masks only on T-zone area. Do not apply on dry areas of your face, as you may then suffer from dry patches.