Beauty benefits of Neem
Does
the untimely burst of pimples leave you feeling embarrassed? Are you tired of
squeezing out the blackheads or irritated with dry skin? Such problems keep
troubling girls, time and again. But instead of going for natural ingredients
to find a solution, many prefer to go for cosmetic resolutions. Neem is a
natural herb that has many beauty benefits that often go unnoticed. So all you
girls, especially brides-to-be, read on as we tell you about the beauty
benefits of neem, which are certainly going to surprise you.
Treating
Skin Infections: 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 under check. Neem leaves
have antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties and hence they are
quite effective on skin infections. It also soothes irritation and reduces
inflammation without drying the skin.
Addressing
Acne Problems: The most favourite home remedy that has been passed on from one
generation to another is about using neem to treat acne. To effectively put
this to use, first boil a few neem leaves in water (as explained before) and
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.
Used
as Skin Toner: When used regularly, neem works as an excellent agent to
prevent wrinkles and fine lines. Use the strained neem water to fight the signs
of age spots or aging. It works effectively on skin pigmentation as well.
Strained neem water will help in lightening the acne scars and lesions caused
due to skin conditions. Alternately, you can prepare a neem-rose face pack for
a smoother complexion, free from grease and oil. After it dries off, make sure
you wash it off with rose water.
Remedy
for Dry Skin: A neem pack is quite effective in taking care of an excessively
dry skin. 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.
Cure
for Skin 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 peels. Pound the two to make a
pulp and 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.
Takes
care of Hair Troubles: The antibacterial and antiseptic properties of neem come
in handy while treating scalp conditions. Neem oil helps in hair growth.
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 and leave it for an hour
before you shampoo your hair.
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