Benefits of Neem for the Skin
There are many natural products which are extracted from plants and trees that prove to be very beneficial for the human skin. One such natural product is neem that is also known as Azadirachta indica and Indian lilac which is a natural herb used to make medicines and skincare products like neem oil, neem soap, etc.
Many ingredients occur naturally in the neem tree that is, in turn, is very helpful for the rejuvenation of the skin. Some of the ingredients like fatty acids (EFA), limonoids, vitamin E, triglycerides, antioxidants and calcium present in the neem oil extracted from the neem tree helps in making a superb need soap that could be used to keep the skin well-nourished. Neem is an active agent for moisturising your skin and neem soap is therefore very essential in keeping your skin moisturised as opposed to other soaps that usually renders your skin dry.
The naturally extracted product helps in preventing the skin against acne. The water extracted from boiling the neem leaves can be used as a skin toner to remove scars, pigmentation and blackheads as well. Neem is also said to have properties which cater to lighten skin blemishes and this can be more effective if you combine neem powder along with sandalwood powder, tulsi and rose water to make a paste and apply it on the affected area of your skin.
It is said to stimulate the production of collagen in your skin that is an active agent in keeping your skin tight and firm that prevents it from getting wrinkles, thus neem also helps in keeping your skin young as it has anti-ageing properties. Neem, on the other hand, is also used in curing dark circles under the eyes. A thick neem paste can be made by mixing neem powder with water to apply it under the eyes to get rid of the dark circles.
Neem also has skin-repairing qualities which is why natural products made out of neem like neem soap is often suggested by dermatologists for clear skin. It also reduces lumps and moles from your skin and further neem’s medicinal use in treating psoriasis, eczema and other skin diseases have proved to be very effective.
Not just a skincare product, neem has also excelled in treating dandruff from your scalp as it is found as a dominant ingredient in natural shampoos. Its medicinal properties help in curing breathing problems like asthma, healing stomach and intestinal ulcers and reducing the blood sugar levels from the human body.
Neem has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties due to which it is also found in many toothpaste and mouthwashes that caters in treating dental and gum problems. Except for the taste and odour which is quite strong, neem is an all-in-one natural product that has ample benefits for your skin and body.