Known as wonder leaf, neem is an age old remedy in Ayurveda for curing many ailments like skin allergy, pimples, pustules, ringworm,eczema and many more. Known as Indian lilac or margosa in English, neem leaves have anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-microbial and blood purifying properties which can give you spotless and clear skin when taken orally and used topically. This article is presenting the best 10 skin and beauty benefits of neem. Have a look.

Neem leaves are highly beneficial beauty aid for curing all sorts of inflammations on face. That is why neem has been used in beauty applications for treating acne and pimple since centuries. Gedunin and nimbidol found in neem are anti-fungal agent that can ward off fungal infections like ringworm, athlete foot and nail fungus also.  Market is full of many preparations made from neem like neem soap, neem oil, neem powder, neem face wash, neem water but freshly plucked neem leaves are best for beauty applications which give fast and sure-shot results. You can grind neem leaves with water in mixer grinder to get a fine paste for using on face topically.

Neem leaves are available in every season so it is so easy to obtain neem leaves throughout the year.  Let us learn how you can use neem for enhancing the outer beauty of your skin. Read on to know the best 10 skin benefits of neem in beauty regimen.

1. Neem leaves for curing acne and pimples

Boil few leaves of neem in one liter of water and boil this for 30 minutes till the mixture remains half and colour of water becomes green.

Strain this mixture and use this water after using facial cleanser to purify and mattify your skin. This amazing blend will get you rid of all skin ailments like pimples, acne, boils and zits with regular usage. This home remedy will remove the excess oiliness from skin.

2 Neem leaves, basil leaves, rose water and fuller's earth face mask for lightening blemishes

Mix 2 spoons of basil leaves paste, 2 spoons of freshly ground neem leaves paste and 2 spoons of fuller's earth and rose water together and apply this paste on your face and neck till it  dries up completely. Use this home remedy daily to remove all sorts of blemishes like pigmentation marks, dark spots, acne scars and sun spots too.

3. Use neem leaves, rose water and grapeseed oil to moisture your dry and chapped skin

Neem leaves restore the lost moisture  of skin and bring back the luster into skin. Dry up neem leaves in the sun for 2 days and grind them in mixer grinder to get a fine powder. Next, mix  few drops of grapeseed oil and rose water in neem powder to make a skin hydrating face mask to replenish moisture into innermost layer of your skin. Keep this mixture on for 20 minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water. This preparation will heal eczema too which results in dry and chapped skin.

4. Shrink open pores with neem leaves and orange peel powder mixture

Neem leaves are very much beneficial in shrinking the enlarged pores. All you got to do is to blend some dried neem leaves powder with orange peel powder and rose water. Dab this mixture on your skin leaving this on for 30 minutes. Wash off to clean the face and feel the difference immediately.Use this remedy twice a week for maximum results.

5. Neem leaves, yogurt and turmeric blend for healing sun burnt skin

Harmful effects of sun rays cause your skin to tan and form wrinkles faster than normal. Soothing and moisturizing properties of neem leaves  help a lot in healing the sun burnt and chapped skin. Combine together 2 spoons of yogurt, one spoon of neem paste and one pinch of turmeric and apply this mask all over affected area. Leave it on your skin for 30 minutes and then wash off with cold water. This miracle remedy helps to remove tan and lightens your complexion too.

6. Neem leaves, sandalwood powder and honey mixture for making your skin fair

 Take one spoon of sandalwood powder, 2 spoons of neem leaves and one spoon of honey and blend all ingredients together. Apply this mask on your face and leave it on your skin for 30 minutes. Rinse off with cold water. This oil-control face pack will absorb extra oil  from face and lighten your skin tone naturally. This home remedy will lighten your pimples marks too with regular usage.

7. Neem leaves, yogurt and lemon juice homemade facial mask for controlling oil production on face

Neem is a boon for oily skin which invites a lot of skin ailments. Just mix one spoon of neem leaves paste  with one spoon of yogurt and juice of a lemon and apply this mixture on your face. Wash off with cold water after 30 minutes. This face mask will control the extra sebum and oil production on face and will help in prevention of acne and pimples.

8. Neem leaves heals your skin in chicken pox

Patients of chicken pox are advised to take bath with neem water to heal the skin's condition and prevent the transmitting of infections of this disease. Chicken pox is a highly infections disease which can easily spread from one to another.

9. Neem oil and cod liver oil mixture gives younger looking skin

Not only neem leaves but neem oil also is a miraculous beauty potion for your skin. Neem oil speeds up the production of collagen and enhances the elasticity of skin to make your skin elastic and firm. Just mix few drops of cod liver oil with equal amount of neem oil and massage on your face to make it youthful and charming. It can be used around eyes also to remove eye-wrinkles and crow's feet.

10. Neem oil and camphor solution removes pimples

Neem oil application is the easiest home remedy for removal of pimples. Just add a pinch of camphor in one spoon of neem oil and apply this on whole face and leave it overnight. This recipe helps to reduce pimple and pimples marks in 7 days of application.

By now you are aware of the best 10 skin benefits of neem for skin. All these recipes are very effective and very easy on your wallet too. Incorporate them into your day to day beauty routine and bid farewell to all your  beauty problems right away.