Then there are some people who have a combination of skin types. These people usually have oily skin on the nose and forehead while the skin around the eyes and cheeks are dry. In such cases, it is necessary to first clean the central region using astringent while the rest of the face has to be dabbed with cold milk.
Then a face mask of half a cup of powdered dry peas, three spoons of curds, the juice of one lemon and half a cup of papaya pulp has to be made. This mask has to be applied for about 20 minutes after which you have to wash your face using ice-cold water. It is even better to rub the T-Zone area with an ice cube that is dipped in rose water. By doing this, enlarged pores and blackheads are prevented. You could also try freezing a tray of rose water ice cubes so that you can rub your face with them whenever required in the day; preferably after a bath as this is when the pores get opened.

Another face mask popular amongst people with oily skin is one with avocado. Take a teaspoon of lemon juice, the white of an egg and half an avocado that is mashed into a pulp. Put all the ingredients in a blender to get a green mixture. Wash your face and neck thoroughly and apply the face mask. Relax for about 20 minutes and then rinse and pat dry. Using a skin tonic or cold astringent after the face mask works wonders too.
Another face mask for oily skin is to take some raw oatmeal to be mixed with lemon juice and a lightly beaten egg. Apply this mask and leave it on for a few minutes and wash. You find that it works wonders to you oily skin. Strawberries too are very helpful for oily skin as it helps in maintaining balance in the skin.
The Fuller’s earth mask is another great mask for oily skin. You need about 1 tablespoon of fuller’s earth and rose water to make the solution for this mask. This paste has to be spread over the face, especially if you have blemishes on the face or if the face is greasy. If you don’t have rose water, you can always use witch hazel as a substitute. The orange mask is also a good face mask for oily skin.
The cucumber and milk mask is the perfect mask for lightening the skin, cleaning and toning it and for getting rid of sunburn. You first have to extract the juice of a cucumber. Keep the pith for use later as an extra cleaning material. Then add the white of an egg and some milk powder and rose water to the cucumber juice to give a beautiful smell to the face mask. This paste should then be spread over the face and neck where you are provided with toning and moisturizing to the face. Leave it on for a few minutes and then wipe it off using the pith. This is a great face mask for women of all ages and is completely natural with no side effects.
The milk cream and turmeric mask is a great face mask for dry skin. You need ½ teaspoon of rose water, 1 tbsp of thick milk cream or a pinch of turmeric powder for this face mask. You first have to add a small pinch of turmeric powder and the rose water to the thick milk cream. This has to be applied to your face arms and left for a couple of hours. Then you have to bathe with warm water and soap and wash off all the cream to leave your skin radiant and glowing.
The honey and egg yolk mask is a great mask for dry skin. You need a tsp of egg yolk and a tsp of honey along with a few drops of olive oil or Vitamin E oil. The honey and egg yolk has to be mixed and then the olive oil or Vitamin E oil mixed to the mixture thoroughly. This mixture has to then be spread on the face evenly, and let to dry for about half an hour. You then rinse and dry it to find your skin displaying a new radiance.
This homemade face mask uses honey and avocados which are particularly moisturizing in character. Take ½ an avocado and ¼ cup of honey. You then have to mash the avocado into a bowl, wherein you stir in the honey. This mixture has to be applied to the skin and left for ten minutes. Then you just have to run a wash cloth under cool water and rinse your face. Your face looks much moister than before.
If you need extra nourishment, you could make a pack of a mixture of about ten almonds, four tablespoons of full cream milk, two spoons of oatmeal, two spoons of china clay, a mashed avocado and the juice of half a lemon. Apply this mixture on the face and leave it on for 20 minutes after which you have to dampen some cotton wool with cold milk to wipe it off. Then splash your face with cold water, apply some light moisturizer and take a look at your rejuvenated dry skin!