Neem Face Pack

Neem is known for its anti fungal, anti bacterial and anti inflammatory values. It is our gradma's favourite answer to all the skin issues. It has been use for ages to treat various skin problems. It not only fight germs but also provide a clear and glowing skin. It is one of the key ingredients in many cosmetic products prevalent in the market.

Neem does wonders for a acne prone skin and it should be the rsp for us youngsters. In this blog I am going to discuss about various ways in which we can bring this gods special creation in use. Let us see how can we bring this free ingredient to our daily use in quest of a fabulous, clear skin.

1) Neem and Lemon Juice Pack

Take some fresh neem leaves, wash them and sun dry them for a day or two. Now grind them/crush them to make a fine powder. You can store this powder in a jar, so that it can be in future. Now take 2tsp of this powder in a bowl and add 1 tsp of lemon juice and add 2tsp of rose water(you can also use plain water). Add a pinch of turmeric powder and mix well to make a consistent and smooth paste. Apply this neem pack on face for 20 minutes. Wash off with cold water scrubbing in circular motion. Apply small amount of coconut oil/moisturiser after rinsing it off to add moisture to your skin. You will find your skin clear and glowing. Repeat this process twice a week.

Lemon juice is known to lighten skin and reduce blemish marks on the skin. It also contains citric acid which is quite effective for treating acne and pimples. This is one effective face pack that is great for oily skin and removes excess oil from your skin.

You can also get the neem dried powder at various leading stores in the market.

2) Neem, sandalwood and rosewater pack

Taker dry 1tsp neem powder, 1tsp sandalwood powder and 4tsp rosewater. Mix all the ingredients to form a fine paste. Now wash your face and apply this pack on your face with your fingertips. Leave it on your face for half an hour and wash with lukewarm water. If you have a chronic acne problem, apply this face pack regularly or 3-4 times a week for good results.

3) Refreshing face spray

Soak some fresh neem leaves in normal water or rose water orvernight ang store them in a spray bottle for a week or two.

Keep it in your refrigerator and use it whenever you feel dull and tired. It is a very refreshing face spray and it also work as a toner and refreshes your skin.

4) Neem, Yougurt and Gram Flour(Besan)

Take 2tsp of dried neem powder, 2tsp of gram flour and add yogurt to make a smooth and consistent paste. Apply it on your face for 15-20 minutes . Wash-off with cool water. Apply small amount of coconut oil/moisturiser after rinsing it off to add moisture to your skin.

5) Neem and Tulsi

Take a handful of neem leaves and tulsi leaves and keep them under direct sunlight for a day. This would draw out the entire moisture from the leaves thus making them completely dry. Crush the leaves gently to obtain fine powder.

Tulsi is known to reduce the appearance of dark spots and blemishes, reduce acne and makes skin health and glowing.

Finally add a teaspoon of honey and mix to form a paste. People with oily skin can add a teaspoon of sandalwood powder or multani mitti, which helps to soak the excess oil on the face.

Apply this neem pack for face all over and keep for 10-15 minutes and scrub gently in circular motions. Rinse off with cool water after the pack dries.

Apply small amount of coconut oil/moisturiser after rinsing it off to add moisture to your skin.