Known as the ‘wonder leaf’ which is commonly used as the medicinal herb Neem has varied uses. In Indian households, neem is used in many forms, such as neem water, neem honey, neem soap, and neem oil. 

But do you know Neem is widely used for skin treatment as well.  The foremost step is to prepare a paste to apply it on the skin.

Here are the steps to make neem paste

1.     Just grind fresh neem leaves

2.     Add some amount of water to it.

3.      Stir it well.

Your neem paste is ready!

Alternate method

If you do not get fresh leaves, buy dried neem powder from the market and make the paste by adding some water to it.

This neem paste has several benefits which can improve your skin and you will be amazed to know about them.

Let’s have a look to the top 10 benefits of neem paste

1. Heals Scars

Neem paste heals scar tissues, help in the removal of scars left by acne, pimples, burns, and wounds. To reduce the appearance of your scars, mix a pinch of turmeric to your neem powder and make a paste of the mixture.

2. Fights Acne

Neem leaf paste for skin not only treats acne scars but also treats existing acne. It also prevents new acne and pimples from breaking out. To fight acne, take some fresh neem leaves and some fresh Tulsi (basil) leaves and grind them together with a little rosewater. 

3. Treats Pigmentation

If you suffer from pigmentation and depigmentation issues, try this face pack. Add some gram flour to your neem powder and prepare a paste with lemon.

 

4. Oil-control

Neem helps in controlling excess oil production. Prepare a paste of neem leaves, yogurt and lemon and apply it on your face. Wash away after 20 minutes.

5. Moisturizer

Yes, while neem helps in sebum control in case of oily skin, it is a good moisturizer for dry-skinned beauties. Make a paste of neem leaves with some honey and apply it on your face for 15 minutes to hydrate your skin.

6. Exfoliation

Add some ground orange peel powder to the neem leaves paste and mix in a few drops of olive oil. Use this mixture as a gentle exfoliator and leave it for 15 minutes after scrubbing. Wash away with lukewarm water. This helps in the removal of blackheads and whiteheads

7. Treats Skin Infections

Take some neem leaves and rose petals. Now, grind them with a little rosewater. Apply this paste and let it dry on your skin. Then remove the paste with water. You’ll get smooth, soft and clear skin along with a glowing complexion.

8. Anti-ageing

Neem has anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Neem paste for skin treats various types of diseases, such as eczema and psoriasis. It also soothes skin infections and inflammations.

9. Treats Scalp Infections

Apply neem paste on your scalp and gently massage it before shampooing. It soothes any infections that your scalp might have and its anti-fungal properties make it an effective cure for dandruff too.

10. Clear And Glowing Skin

Take some neem leaves and rose petals. Now, grind them with a little rosewater. Apply this paste and let it dry on your skin. Then remove the paste with water. You’ll get smooth, soft and clear skin along with a glowing complexion.

Aren’t these some useful quick tips to make your skin rejuvenated?