Alternative Remedies For Acne: Neem Water And Neem Paste

by Mila Lecano
(Manila, Philippines)

Regarding the use of neem leaf as an alternative remedy for acne: I'm a mild acne and blackheads sufferer and I am interested in using natural/herbal products on my skin. My skin has been exposed to too much chemicals/medicines which were prescribed by my dermatologist.

I believe in the science of using natural/herbal medicines and I have taken in consideration the effective use of neem as a an acne remedy. May I ask if the water used to boil neem leaves can be taken in? And how do you make neem paste? How long should it stay on my face? Overnight?
Waiting for your honest reply :)

Thank you,
Mila

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Alternative Remedies For Acne: Neem Water And Neem Paste

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Neem as alternative acne remedy
by: Birgit

Hi Mila,

If your skin is suffering from harsh medication you can try neem as a herbal alternative remedy for your acne. Be aware that if you are still on medication, then stopping it may initially make your symptoms worse.

How to use neem can as an effective acne remedy:

The most popular of the neem alternative remedies for acne is to wash the face with a very mild neem soap. Soaps contain neem oil, though some may contain neem leaf extract, too.

The use of neem soap for acne is the most convenient way to use neem on your face. It does have the disadvantage that many soaps dry the skin, which reacts by producing even more oil, which can lead to another bout of acne.

Neem leaf paste is another effective acne remedy. There are several different methods to make neem leaf paste. You can use both dry or fresh leaves.

It's not rocket science. Just pound fresh neem leaves and add liquid if necessary, until you have the desired consistency. The same goes for dried leaf powder, just mix with liquid. The most effective neem face pack uses fresh neem leaves and soaks them in a little hot water before pounding them into a paste.

Don't leave the neem paste on your face too long. Twenty minutes is enough. Rinse the neem paste off your face before it dries completely. To let the neem paste dry can dry out the skin and lead to a slight irritation. As an acne sufferer you have to avoid absolutely everything that may irritate your skin.

Treating acne with neem leaf paste takes more effort than just using neem soap to wash, but it is gentler on the skin.

Can you take in the water that has been used to boil the neem leaves?

Yes, you can, but you would dilute it, since neem water for your face would be stronger than neem tea for drinking.

Taking neem leaf capsules and drinking neem tea boosts the immune system, supports the liver and purifies the blood, and so helps to clear up acne and improve skin health in general.

Neem leaf has been used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine for thousands of years, without any negative side effects.

You still should be careful when you first start taking it, just like you would be with any other herb. Take only a little and see how your body responds.

Also, little is known about the interaction of neem with other drugs. And then there is of course neem's effect on women who are pregnant or trying to conceive! (Even though most scientific studies focus on neem oil, it is thought that neem leaf may have a similar effect.)

If you are otherwise healthy, not on any medication, and not pregnant or trying to conceive, then it is generally safe to support your external acne treatment with the internal use of neem leaf or neem tea.

I hope this answers your questions.
hi
by: Anonymous

hi
i want 2 knw tht eating 5-10 leaves in a day without water would really clear up d scars and acne..i usually take 5 to 10 leaves frm last 3 days jus wantd 2 knw is it useful n ll it give good n quick results..
thnks
Must not eat leaves
by: Anonymous

I think we should not eat the neem leaves daily
hi
by: Anonymous

my face is head acne and chick acne i m very scare because my wedding is coming i use acne soap and acnemade cream but acne is not gone what i use to do?
acne clear with neem leaf try it
by: Anonymous

hello all i read all users comments dont worry i have solution dont eat neem leafs n dont eat capsule ...only take neem dry leaf and mash them all and add turmeric powder n mix both things then wash ur face n neem leaf n turmeric powder add some drops of water n mix it all n apply on whole face not on eyes then leave it for half hours in 15 days ur acne no more use daily acne no more m sure coz i use daily n my skin clear n smoth its not harm full it works wonder full try it n reply:)thx dont worry all
try once for all
by: Anonymous

i know its hard time for u guzs but what i suggest u is ultimate soln just take bark of neem tree rub it on stone add 4-5 drops water make it like toothpaste apply at infected part at night keep for whole night ,
1st day - no result
2nd day - you may feel little improvement '
3rd day - its magic guzs
least try and if u feel good mail me at arpitbhatnagarmnit@gmail.com do this if u cure
worry about pimple
by: Numu

hiii.i hv suffring 4m head n chick acne.i used neem boil water in the moring n neem fresh leaf paste on my affected area in evening.i used it 5-6 days.bt no result.
so what can i do ?
or how many days i will used dis product?
in my town wher i stay der is no neem produt. plz reply me soon.only neem tree.

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