6 amazing benefits of neem for your skin and hair

It fights pimples, reduces dandruff and keeps skin supple. Read how to use it for your beauty.

Editorial Team | Updated: March 19, 2015 10:26 am

Take a few flowers of neem and crush them. Add a teaspoon of honey and the juice of half a lemon to the flowers. Mix well and have this mixture on an empty stomach in the morning. Neem flowers have properties that improve metabolism and help in the breakdown of fat.

If there is one herb which should be in your beauty cabinet, it is neem. Apart from its various health benefits, neem also has immense benefits for your skin as well as hair. Whether it is pimples, annoying blackheads, fine lines, dandruff, hair fall – look no further, neem can get rid of all these and more. Here’s how you should use neem to enhance your beauty.

Prevents skin infections

Neem leaves have antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties and hence they are quite effective on skin infections. They also soothe irritation and reduce inflammation without drying the skin.

Steps:

Boil a few neem leaves till the time they turn soft.
You will notice the water turning green because of the discolouration of the leaves.
Strain this water and add some of it in your bath water.
Regularly taking bath with this water will help in keeping skin infections in-check.

Addresses acne problems

Acne is a result of overactive sebaceous glands and the clogging of pores due to dirt and bacteria. Neem can come in handy as it not only keeps oil secretion in control but also fights any infection thereby clearing acne and preventing new ones.

Steps:

First boil a few neem leaves in water (as explained before).
Dab a cotton ball in that water and then apply it evenly on your face.
You can also use a neem-cucumber face pack or neem-yoghurt face pack to keep a check on excessive oil secretion by sebaceous gland. If your skin is acne-prone, follow these useful tips.

Natural skin toner

When used regularly, neem works as an excellent agent to prevent wrinkles and fine lines. It works effectively on skin pigmentation as well. Strained neem water also helps in lightening acne scars and lesions caused due to skin conditions. It helps in firming the skin.

Steps:

Boil neem leaves and strain the liquid.
Let it cool off and then apply it on your skin every night.
If you have oily skin, you can add a few drops of rose water to it and apply.
Wash your face in the morning for beautiful, soft skin.

Remedy for dry skin

A neem pack is quite effective in taking care of excessively dry skin. it has moisturising properties which help keep dry skin from getting rough and itchy.

Steps:

Take some neem powder and add a few drops of grape seed oil in it.
Apply this evenly on your face and leave it on for a couple of minutes before you rinse it off with cold water.
Do this once or twice a week to see a difference. You could also try these home remedies for dry skin.

Reduces blackheads and large pores

Neem provides an effective remedy in tackling problems such as blackheads, whiteheads and large pores. To combat these problems, you will need to prepare a mixture of neem leaves and orange peel. You should also follow these expert tips to shrink large, open pores.

Steps:

Pound the two to make a pulp.
Add a few drops of honey, soy milk and yoghurt to it.
It is recommended that you apply this face pack at least thrice a week to notice results.
If you only have blackheads, apply some neem oil on the affected area.

Keeps hair troubles at bay

The antibacterial and antiseptic properties of neem come in handy while dealing with scalp conditions. Neem oil helps in hair growth and also fights dandruff.

Steps:

Massage neem oil on your hair roots without breaking your hair strands.
This will take care of your hair thinning problems as well.
For dandruff control, apply a mixture of neem powder and water on your scalp
Leave it for an hour before you shampoo your hair.

If you are unable to find neem leaves, you can buy neem powder from any Ayurvedic store and use it instead of the leaves. If you are using neem leaves, make sure you wash them with plain water before boiling them to get rid of any dirt.

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Published: January 13, 2015 11:15 am | Updated:March 19, 2015 10:26 am

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