Having Oily Skin Can Be A Nightmare! Add A New Life To Your Skin With These Amazing Scrubs For Oily Skin!

Cleansing, toning and moisturising are important steps to any beauty regime. But there is another step that is equally beneficial, and that is scrubbing. Scrubbing is a form of deep cleaning of skin, that removes impurities and dead skin cells from deep inside the pores. It also removes excess oil from the skin’s surface.

Just like with any product related to skin care and hair care routine, you need to find the right type of scrub for yourself. There are hundreds of scrubs out there for you to use and they are made with hundreds of different ingredients. Some are organic and some are chemical based. Some are made with ingredients that will suit your skin type, while others will have ingredients that you will be allergic to. Needless to say the former will be beneficial to you and the latter will bring trouble. It is important that we are not indiscriminate and careless when selecting a facial scrub for ourselves. Let us find out how to get the best scrub for you:

You can also choose a scrub based on its texture and ingredients. Scrubs don’t just exfoliate and remove impurities from your skin, they also add extra benefits. What benefit will it provide depends upon what ingredients is the formula enriched with. Aloe Vera gel and chamomile extracts calm the skin. Green and white tea extracts remove sun spots. Likewise, different ingredients provide different added benefits to your scrub.

Having a scrub in your beauty product closet is of the utmost necessity. There are many scrubs available out there and some are especially effective in removing excess oil. This BP Guide tells you about 11 scrubs that are useful for removing excess oil:

This daily scrub from Neutrogena is highly effective in removing blackheads. It gently exfoliates the facial skin and removes dirt and dead skin cells from deep inside the pores. The formula is enriched with blackhead fighting complex, cedar wood and salicylic acid. It removes dirt and excessive oils from your face, giving you brighter and healthier looking skin. The steps of application are very simple. Begin by wetting your face, then squeeze adequate amount of the scrub on your palm and gently lather it all over your wet face (barring the eyebrows obviously). Finish by rinsing and pat drying. A tube containing 100 grams of the product and comes at a price of Rs. 330 from Nykaa.

The Biotique Bio Papaya scrub unclogs pores, exfoliates dead skin cells and removes excess oil from the skin. The formula is enriched with papaya, turmeric and neem extracts. Papaya is a natural exfoliator and exfoliates the skin gently without causing irritation or inflammation. It also revitalizes the skin. Turmeric has antibacterial properties. It treats and prevents acne and reduces the scars, that are a result of it.

Neem moisturizes and tones the skin, giving you a hydrated, soft, supple and even toned skin. The ultimate result of using this scrub is that you will have radiant and younger looking skin. Take adequate amount of this scrub on your palm. Massage it gently on your face then rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry. 235 grams of this product can be bought for Rs. 520 from Nykaa.

This purifying scrub comes from one of India’s most trusted brand regarding skin care products, Himalaya. The formula of this scrub is infused with apricot granules and neem paste. The apricot granules bring out your skin’s natural glow by gently exfoliating dead skin cells. Neem paste has antibacterial properties and improves general skin health by counteracting bacterial infection. The scrub effectively removes dead skin cells, dirt and excess oil from the pores and skin surface to give you clear problem free skin. 100 grams of this product comes at a price of Rs. 135 at himalayawellness.in.

This apricot face scrub from St. Ives is dermatologically tested and is made from 100% natural ingredients. It deep cleanses the skin, removing the impurities and dead skin cells from the pores, and prevents the occurrence of acne. It also removes excess oil from the surface of the skin, giving you fresh and glowing skin. 170 grams of this facial scrub comes at a price of Rs. 349 from amazon.in.

This exfoliating walnut scrub from Everyuth Naturals consists of walnut shells and Nano Multi-Vita. The walnut shells exfoliates the dead skin cells, blackheads and excess oil from the pores and the skin surface, while the Nano Multi-Vita revitalizes and nourishes the skin. Moreover, it prevents pimples and acne, reduces marks, blemishes and dark spots, and makes the skin clear, clean and beautiful. First wet your skin and apply the scrub by massaging it on your face with brisk circular movements. Do this for 2 minutes and avoid the area around the eye. Then rinse and pat dry. Follow this routine 3 to 4 times a week for best results. 200 grams of this scrub costs Rs. 199 from amazon.in.

The WOW Skin charcoal face scrub provides deep exfoliation that targets blackheads, all sorts of toxins, pigmentation, enlarged pores and excess oil. The formula is enriched with activated charcoal, extra virgin olive oil, Vitamins B3 and B5, walnut shell powder and liquorice extracts. It does not contain sulphates and parabens. The activated charcoal draws out the grime and dead skin cells clogged in the pores. Extra virgin olive oil is a rich source of nourishment and hydration for the skin, and also has antioxidant properties.

The vitamins are extremely nourishing, has anti-ageing properties, fights pigmentation and evens out the skin tone. Walnut shell powder has a string exfoliation action, helps the skin retain moisture, have antioxidant properties and leads to soft and supple skin. The liquorice extracts combats discolouration, age spots and pigmentation. Damp your face and apply this scrub on the face. Massage for 2 to 3 minutes before rinsing it off and pat drying. Use it twice a week for best results. 100 ml of this scrub is priced at Rs. 375 from Buywow.

This facial scrub from Nivea will remove impurities from the pores and leave your skin feeling fresh and hydrated. Infused with Vitamin E and Hydra IQ, the scrub gently exfoliates your skin, removing excess oil from the surface, yet doesn’t leave your skin dry. The formula is dermatologically tested. Use this scrub for feeling optimum freshness and moisture balance on your skin. 150 ml of this product comes at a price of Rs. 199 from Amazon.

The Khadi Mauri Charcoal face scrub is made from natural ingredients and is highly effective in removing impurities, dead skin cells and excess oil from the face. The formula is 100% herbal that contains extracts of apricot and charcoal. The charcoal exfoliates the skin and removes the impurities, dead skin cells and excess oil, while the apricot extracts reduce blemishes, dark spots and pigmentation. The formula is paraben free and suits all skin types. Take adequate amount of the product in your palm and gently massage it on your face for a few seconds. Then rinse and pat dry. The result is clean, clear, even toned and radiant skin. 210 ml of this scrub is priced at Rs. 350 at Amazon.

This face scrub does more than just exfoliate the skin, it unclogs the pores and removes excess oil. Its formula contains extracts of pure Arabica coffee, walnut, hibiscus, Vitamin E and argan oil. The Vitamin E and argan oil softens, nourishes the skin and adds a healthy glow to it. The coffee and walnut extracts exfoliate, smoothens and polishes the skin. The hibiscus extracts regenerate skin cells and reduces signs of premature ageing. The result is clean, clear and younger looking skin. 100 grams of MCaffeine Naked and Raw Coffee Face Scrub can be bought for Rs. 349 from Nykaa.

This scrub is an alternative to a salon standard exfoliating facial. The formula is infused with neem leaves extract, aloe vera gel, charcoal extracts, green tea extracts and walnut granules. It has been especially designed for rugged skin and skin that is too oily. The green tea and the charcoal removes the grime and those deep seated blackheads to give a smooth skin.

The neem leaves extract and walnut granules reduce acne to give a clear skin. Moreover, this gel based scrub will give you a fresh feeling like the morning mist. Take dime sized drop of the gel and massage it on your face for 5 minutes at least. Rinse with water and then put a warm towel over your face so that all those natural goodness in the scrub is soaked in. Do this twice a week for best results. A tube contains 100 grams of this scrub and is priced at Rs. 300 from Amazon.

This scrub from Oriflame contains extracts of honey and milk. It gently exfoliates your skin, removing the dirt, grime, dead skin cells and excess oil from deep inside the pores and surface of the skin. But the milk and honey extracts in the scrub ensures that your skin doesn’t dry out in the process and leaves your skin supple, soft and wonderfully fragrant. The formula suits all skin types and a 200 grams tube can be bought at Rs. 165 from Flipkart.