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.