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Good old Neem

Neem is a wonder leaf. It has anti-septic and anti-bacterial qualities. It is good in many forms: it can be eaten (crisp-fried neem leaves are a sharp, and delicious, beginning to a Bengali meal), it can used in lotions and other skincare  products and it, in paste form, can be applied on the skin directly.

TT Bureau Published 02.08.18, 12:00 AM

Neem is a wonder leaf. It has anti-septic and anti-bacterial qualities. It is good in many forms: it can be eaten (crisp-fried neem leaves are a sharp, and delicious, beginning to a Bengali meal), it can used in lotions and other skincare 
products and it, in paste form, can be applied on the skin directly.

Here are a few reasons for applying neem paste on the skin. Just grinding neem leaves with a little bit of water makes the ready-to-use paste.

For pigmentation: Neem paste is very good for pigmentation. Apply on affected parts and wash thoroughly with cold water.

For acne: Neem’s anti-bacterial qualities help to treat acne.

For blemishes: Neem removes spots and scars by healing damaged tissues. Apply neem paste every day to the affected spots.

For oily skin: Neem helps to control oil production, and giant pores in the skin.

For dry skin: as well! Neem paste is a good moisturiser. So it is good for dry skin.

As a scrub: Neem paste is good as an exfoliator. Apply it on your face and body, and massage the paste in in circular movements for two to three minutes.

As medicine: Neem is good for infections in the skin.

For youth: Neem paste helps skin to regenerate.

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