Neem, a medicinal plant that used in treating many skin related problems and other diseases like diabetes, and asthma is an integral part of skincare regime. Like aloe vera, Neem has the anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, an antiseptic and anti-fungal property that cures acne, acne scars, pimples, blackheads and pigmentation. Used since ages, neem leaf is a homemade remedy to skin flawlessly beautiful, bright and radiant skin. It is also used in many beauty products like neem facewash, and face packs. Being a rich source of vitamin E and fatty acids, will not dry your skin. It works wonder on your skin if used with other kitchen ingredients. Read out the article to prepare the face masks of Neem leaves for Skin, hair and face.

• To remove acne scars

To get a blemish free skin from acne scars and pimples, take 2 tablespoons of dried neem leaves, 2 tablespoons of rose water and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Being acidic in nature, lemon reduces the appearance of scars, rosewater leaves the cooling effect on the face. Mix the three ingredients well to form a smooth paste. Apply the face pack all over your face and neck and rub gently. Leave it for 15 minutes to get it dry then wash it off with cold water.

• To get rid of dead skin cells

Dead skin cells are formed by clogging of impurities and dust on the surface layer of the cell. A medicinal plant that used in Ayurveda helps in removal of dead skin cells. Take and crush 2-3 tablespoons of neem leaves and mix it with yoghurt. Smear it on your face and neck area to detoxify your skin and to absorb the goodness of neem and yoghurt face pack. Wash your face after 10 minutes. Do it daily.

• For oily skin

Sebum released on face results into the oily skin. To absorb excess oil from face, make a face pack by mixing Multani mitti (fuller’s earth) and neem leaves. Pour neem water into a bowl. If you don’t have neem water, take 6-7 neem leaves and keep them in hot water. Add 1 tablespoon of Multani mitti and 1 tablespoon of coconut water to make a consistent paste. Apply on your face and wash after 20 minutes.

• For fair complexion

Like orange, one other ingredient that blesses you with fair complexion is Neem. It is very effective if you have dark skin tone. Daily application of neem face pack with papaya fruit will give you fairer and clearer skin. Have neem powder in a bowl, add mashed papaya into it and mix the ingredients well. Add 1 tablespoon of raw milk in it. Make a paste. Apply it evenly on your face and leave it for 15-20 minutes before rinsing it off for getting fair skin tone.

• For dry skin

You may not be aware of that neem has amazing moisturizing properties. It helps you in getting rid of dry skin. mix neem leaves along with grape seeds oil. Massage gently for 2 minutes and wash it later with plain water to treat dry skin. Alternatively, You can form a paste by mixing a pinch of turmeric, neem leaves and cream. Apply it on your face to moisturize your skin.

• For clear skin

Neem gives clear skin as even a pimple can cause stress for a girl. Mix neem powder, or crushed neem leaves or neem water with gram flour. It revives dull skin, and act as a cleansing agent. Have one tablespoon of gram flour (besan), 1 tablespoon of yogurt and neem leaves. Wash your face when the applied face pack gets dry. Repeat it twice a weak to get desired results.