homemade facial steps - #19378

Homemade facials can be a great way to take care of your skin naturally, but it’s essential to proceed carefully, especially with oily and sensitive skin to avoid causing further irritation or breakouts. For oily, sensitive skin, stick with simple, soothing ingredients that you can easily find at home and have a track record of being kind to the skin. Start with a gentle cleansing step using a mixture of honey and a little bit of water. Honey is naturally antimicrobial, which can help with breakouts, and it’s also soothing. Apply a thin layer over your face and leave it on for about 10 minutes, then rinse gently with lukewarm water. Avoid hot water, as it can strip your skin of natural oils and potentially increase irritation.

Following the cleanse, consider using a toner to help with excess oil and inflammation. A simple toner can be made by mixing equal parts of witch hazel (alcohol-free) and rosewater. Apply this with a cotton pad, avoiding the eye area. Witch hazel can have slightly astringent properties, minimizing oil, while rosewater adds a calming effect. For exfoliation, which you should limit to once a week considering your sensitive skin, you can mix finely ground oatmeal with a bit of yogurt. Oatmeal is very gentle, and yogurt contains lactic acid, which helps in mild exfoliation. Gently massage this on your face for a minute or two and rinse off.

Moisturizing is crucial, even for oily skin. You could use a few drops of jojoba oil, which closely resembles the skin’s natural sebum and helps in balancing oil production. It’s usually well-tolerated by sensitive skin, but do a patch test first. You may follow these steps once or twice a week, but watch how your skin responds. In terms of how long to leave ingredients: cleansers or masks with ingredients like honey or oatmeal should generally stay on for 10-15 minutes, whereas exfoliants should be gently massaged for only a minute or two. Remember, less is more with sensitive skin. And if you notice increased irritation at any point, discontinue use. It’s worth consulting with your dermatologist again if OTC or DIY methods don’t help manage the sensitive nature of your skin effectively since they might have non-topical options or revised guidance to help ease your skin troubles.