Published 20:10 IST, September 24th 2019
Neem face packs you can try at home for beautiful and flawless skin
Home remedies for skin issues are often searched for. Today, we tell you how you can make the best out of neem to get rid of skin acne & achieve clear skin.
Neem is one of the most beneficial and versatile herbs available to humankind. Neem can be eaten, used in a drink or applied on the skin. It can help you treat an irritating rash, bad acne or act as an anti-septic on your wounds. A study suggests that neem oil can fight skin issues like wrinkles, dryness and thinning of the skin. Neem contains lecithin and solid lipid particles that kill acne-causing microbes. Being rich in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E. Neem oil can penetrate the skin and boost collagen production, which aids in giving you smooth skin. Here are five neem face packs you can try for yourself to get better skin.
1) Lemon and Neem Face Pack
You will need two teaspoons of powdered neem leaves, two teaspoons of rose water and one teaspoon of lemon juice. Blend all the ingredients together and make a smooth paste. Apply the paste on your face and scrub gently and leave it to dry. Wash your face with cold water gently afterwards. Lemon has astringent qualities which reduces the oiliness on the skin. It helps in killing bacteria and microbes.
2) Turmeric and Neem Face Pack
You will need one teaspoon of neem paste, one teaspoon of turmeric paste and one teaspoon of unrefined coconut oil. Add all ingredients together. Apply it over your face and leave it for 15 minutes and then wash it off. Turmeric and neem have antibacterial qualities which fight dryness of the skin and clean it properly.
3) Gram, Curd and Neem Face Pack
You will need one tablespoon of powdered neem leaves, one tablespoon of gram powder and one teaspoon curd. Mix all the ingredients together and apply it on your face and neck. Gently massage and leave it to dry and then wash your face. The yoghurt softens the skin and moisturizes it while the gram powder scrubs the dead skin off it.
4) Cucumber and Neem Face Pack
You will need half a cup of grated cucumber and one teaspoon of crushed neem leaves. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and make a paste. Apply gently over your face, do not rub it against your skin and let it dry. Wash it off after 15-20 minutes of application. The cucumber has a cooling effect on your skin which allows the pores to open up. Your skin will feel relaxed after applying this face pack.
5) Papaya and Neem Face Pack
You will need half a cup of ripe mashed papaya and a few neem leaves. Make a paste of the neem leaves and add it to the mashed papaya. Apply gently over your skin and let it dry. Wash it off with cold water. Papaya works wonders on dark spots and blemishes. This pack will make your skin brighter.
You don't need to buy expensive neem products from the market. Everything you need is readily available to you and also saves a lot of money. Synthetic skin cleansers contain ingredients that can harm your skin. Use neem to get the beautiful skin you always wanted!
Updated 20:14 IST, September 24th 2019