We all are well aware of the benefits of neem herbs. But did you know that neem can also be used to cure skin conditions? We come across products made from neem leaves on a daily basis, some of them being soaps, oil, lotion, etc. All these products have some amount of chemicals infused in them. Neem when used in raw form, has been proven most beneficial. Neem paste works wonders for skin and so neem is also referred to as ‘wonder leaf’ sometimes.
Benefits of Using Neem Paste on Your Skin
Neem is known to possess some of the amazing properties that help with the skin conditions. It is anti-bacterial, anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and analgesic. Let us walk you through the 10 surprising benefits of neem paste for skin.
1. Controls Excessive Oil
If you are looking for a way to remove the excess oil from your skin, neem paste is the ultimate solution. Neem paste, when used along with yogurt and lemon juice, can help you in the removal of excess oil from your skin.
Recipe
- Take two tablespoons of neem paste in a bowl.
- Add two tablespoons of lemon juice to the bowl.
- Add one tablespoon of yogurt to the mixture.
Apply the mixture on your face and leave it on for 20 minutes and then rinse it off with cool water.
2. Treats Skin Infections
The anti-microbial (anti-bacterial, anti-fungal) properties of neem, extend its benefits to treating skin infections. It is known to treat skin infections like eczema and psoriasis. We can use neem paste for skin allergy, as well. Neem paste for skin fungus has been proven equally effective. Besides treating skin infections and allergies, we can use neem paste for itchy skin. In a nutshell, neem paste can cure almost any kind of skin infection.
3. Fights Acne
Neem paste not only clears away scars caused by acne, but also treats the existing acnes. Inflammation is the major cause of acne. The anti-inflammatory property of neem helps it fight the acne, making the skin immune to further development of acne.
Ingredients
- Neem leaves
- Tulsi leaves
- Rose petals or rose water
Recipe
- Take 5-6 petals of each of the aforementioned ingredients
- Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of rose water, if you are using rose water instead of rose petals) with half cup of water
- Grind the mixture well
- Apply the paste on the affected area. There is no harm in applying the mixture on the entire face.
4. Exfoliation
Neem paste rejuvenates and replenishes your skin by removing the dead skin cells. Prepare a mixture by adding some ground orange peel powder and olive oil to the neem paste. Put this Exfoliator on your face and scrub it gently for some time. Leave the mixture on for 15 minutes and then wash it off with some lukewarm water.
5. Anti-ageing
Besides all the amazing properties that the herb possesses, anti-aging is one of them. It delays the process of skin aging and improves its regeneration.
6. Clear and Glowing Skin
Neem paste can be used to get smooth, clear and glowing skin. Prepare a mixture with rose petals or rose water, neem leaves and some water. Put the mixture on and let it dry. Wash it off with cool water.
7. Treats Scalp Infections
Neem paste shows instant improvement when used as a scalp disinfectant. You can apply the neem paste on your scalp thoroughly before shampooing and massage it well. After leaving it on for about 5 minutes, rinse it off. It removes almost any scalp infection and soothes the itching as well.
8. Treats Pigmentation
Neem paste is known to cure pigmentation and depigmentation. Prepare a paste with the following
Ingredients
- Gram flour
- Neem powder
- Lemon juice
Mix all these ingredients well and gently apply it on the affected areas. After leaving it on for 15 minutes, wash it off.
9. Moisturize the Skin
Neem paste is an amazing disinfectant and Exfoliator undoubtedly, but you will be amazed to know that it is an amazing moisturizer, as well. Prepare a paste of neem powder infused with some honey and apply it on your face. Let it stand for 15 minutes as it penetrates through the skin and locks the moisture.
10. Heals Scars
Neem paste also helps in the removal of scars that are caused by acne, pimples or even wounds. It removes scar tissues when used along with a pinch of turmeric. Prepare a paste of neem powder and turmeric with some water and apply it on your scars.
How to Make Neem Paste for Skin?
Making neem paste is very easy as you can find all the ingredients very easily. Ingredients that are required for the preparation of paste, are:
Ingredients
- Neem leaves or neem powder (Neem leaves can be easily found in your surroundings, but if you fail, go ahead and purchase the neem powder
- Water
Method
To the neem powder or neem leaves, add half a cup of water and grind the mixture well and your paste will be ready in almost no time. This mixture when infused with other natural substances like yogurt, honey, lemon juice, turmeric, rose water, works wonders for the skin.
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