Amazing DIY Neem Face Packs You Can Try At Home

You must always have heard from your elders that the best skincare ingredients can be found in your kitchen. But have you ever believed them? No? Then, you need to read this article, this will surely change your mind.

There is one miraculous ingredient that not only keeps you healthy but also beautifies your skin. The Vedas refer to that particular ingredient as ‘Sarva Roga Nivarini’, which means, ‘one that cures all ailments and ills’.

Have you guessed which magic herb are we talking about? It is Indian lilac which is commonly known as ‘Neem’.

Neem is a herbal plant that holds a top spot in many Ayurvedic medicines. It has been used in our country for centuries as part of various remedies and in beauty products. This medicinal herb has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

Neem also contains antioxidants that can prevent your skin against harmful UV rays and keep your skin nourished. Moreover, it is really effective in combating dark spots, redness, fine lines, wrinkles, stubborn pimples, and acne, too. And you know what the best part is? It is very affordable and easily accessible.

So, to help you achieve that healthy and glowing skin, we have listed some amazing DIY neem face packs that you can try at home.

These face packs will certainly turn your skincare routine around! Have a look!

Neem, Basil Leaves, Honey, And Multani Mitti Face Pack

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This face pack is a cleansing potion!

Neem’s antifungal and antibacterial properties help the herb to target the microbes which render the skin, thereby, reducing pimples and lightening pigmentation scars. On the other hand, Multani mitti (Fuller’s Earth) cleans the skin pores and removes the dead skin cells to make your skin soft.

Basil leaves (Tulsi) works towards making the skin clear and glowing by controlling breakouts, unclogging pores, and deeply cleansing the skin and Honey leaves you with nourished and hydrated skin.

Method

• Take 6-7 neem leaves.
• Take 6 basil leaves (tulsi).
• Crush and grind the basil and neem leaves, add them to a bowl.
• Then, add 1 tablespoon of organic honey to the mix.
• Add half a cup of Multani mitti (Fuller’s Earth) to the bowl.
• Mix all the ingredients well and form a paste. To get a paste-like consistency, you can add water, if needed.
• Apply the mixture to your face and neck and let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
• Then, wash it off in gentle scrubbing motions and apply moisturizer.
• Apply this face pack once or twice in 15 days to achieve the desired results.

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Neem Paste, Oatmeal, Milk, And Honey Face Pack

This face pack is perfect as an anti-aging treatment and will leave you with glowing skin!

Oatmeal is regarded as an excellent exfoliating agent. It contains various vitamins and minerals which can help in removing the dead skin cells and uneven discolouration of your skin.

While, antioxidants present in neem leaves can help in removing fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging. It can also target oily skin and acne-related issues. Both milk and honey soften and moisturize the skin. Honey also boosts the skin’s healing process and thereby, lightens the scars faster.

Method

• Take half a cup of oatmeal in a bowl.
• Add 1 tablespoon of milk.
• Add 1 teaspoon of honey.
• Then, add 2 teaspoons of neem paste. You can prepare the paste by crushing neem leaves. If that is not possible, then you can also use dried neem powder.
• Combine the ingredients well and make a paste.
• After that, apply the paste on your face and gently scrub in a circular motion for 3-4 minutes.
• Then, after scrubbing, leave the pack on for another 15 minutes.
• Wash it off with cold water and apply moisturizer.
• Repeat the method twice a week for desired results.

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Neem And Cucumber Face Pack

If you want soft and supple skin, then you have to try this Neem and Cucumber face pack!

Neem leaves are a magic bullet that can prevent acne by soaking up excess oil (sebum) from your skin and killing acne-causing bacteria.

Cucumber, on the other hand, is rich in minerals and has 96 percent of water content which can lend the much-needed hydration to dull and lifeless skin. It further contains silica which can calm inflammation on the facial skin and reduce the appearance of blemishes.

A major plus point of this face pack is that you can use this pack on your under-eye area. It will help in reducing the dark circles and puffiness under your eyes.

Further, you can add argan oil to the face pack as it helps in removing acne and killing the bacteria from your skin, hence, giving you pimple-free skin.

Method

• Take 7-8 neem leaves or 1 tablespoon of neem powder in a bowl.
• Then, crush the neem leaves and add half a cup of grated cucumber.
• You can also add 1 teaspoon of argan oil.
• Mix all the ingredients together to form a smooth paste.
• Apply a thick layer of the mixture all over your face and neck.
• Let the face pack sit for around 20-30 minutes.
• Then, rinse it off with cold water and apply your favourite moisturizer.
• For best results, apply this face pack twice a week.

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