There are numerous benefits of neem leaves for both skin and hair that even our daadis and naanis swear by. Neem leaves have been used in ayurvedic medicine for centuries because they really have superb healing properties. From being antibacterial to offering soothing action and nutrients to the skin and hair, there’s so much goodness neem leaves have to offer that it’s almost impossible to resist adding it to your beauty routine. If you wish to explore or revisit the uses of this natural ingredient in your beauty routine, check out these amazing home remedies with neem leaves.
5 Home Remedies With Neem Leaves For Skin & Hair
Boiler Room
A DIY neem toner is a great way to treat acne, boils, and clear up congested pores. This soothing toner using neem leaves will heal your skin and keep it in good health. Just boil a bunch of neem leaves in water until the water turns green. Turn off the heat and let it cool. Strain the leaves and store the water in a clean bottle. Swipe this neem water toner on your skin with a cotton pad after washing your face.
Leafy Infusion
Neem infused oil can help boost hair growth and also keep your scalp healthy and nourished. It strengthens your roots and prevents breakage while moisturising the scalp and strands. To create homemade neem infused oil, wash up a fresh bunch of neem leaves and then allow the water to dry off. Heat up some organic coconut oil in a saucepan until it melts. Grind the leaves to a paste and add it to the melted coconut oil. Let the two ingredients simmer for a bit until the oil turns green. Turn off the heat and allow it to cool. Strain the oil and store it in a glass jar. Massage it on your hair an hour before a hair wash. This will help you reap the benefits of neem for hair.
All Weather Remedy
If acne is an issue you face on repeat, use neem leaves to instantly soothe and treat the condition through a DIY neem face mask. And it’s super easy to create too. Just grind some neem leaves to get one tablespoon of neem paste. Mix this paste with a bit of honey and directly apply it to clean skin. This mask works well to banish pimples that occur on all skin types in every season.
Dandruff Totalled
Neem helps get rid of stubborn dandruff too. Indulging in a neem infused scalp treatment will help remove dandruff from your hair with just a few applications. This DIY neem scalp mask will also give you instant relief from itchiness caused by dandruff and that’s why it’s a must-try home remedy. Mix two to three tablespoons of neem paste with 2 tablespoons of Aloe Vera gel and liberally apply it to your scalp. If the mask is remaining, you can apply it to the strands as well. Let this sit for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with a shampoo and conditioner.
Body Buff
Exfoliate your skin from head to toe with a gentle and highly effective neem scrub. Since neem helps unclog pores and heal acne, you can hope to get smooth and fresh skin while even eliminating backne and boob acne. Wash up a fresh bunch of neem leaves and once the water dries up, place them between two sheets of parchment paper and heat them in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the baked leaves and crush them into powder. Mix three tablespoons of this neem powder with a tablespoon of besan and tablespoon of crushed sugar. Add a bit of coconut oil to form a thick paste and then massage it on damp skin in the shower. Rinse it off and your skin will glow and feel super refreshed.
Give these simple uses of neem leaves a try and you will have healthy skin and hair all the time.
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