11 Amazing Neem Face Packs For All Skin Types

Whether it is about maintaining your overall health or addressing skin care troubles, neem is the undisputed winner. And the best way to harness its skin care benefits is by using neem face packs. Folks with sensitive skin can use the tree’s fruit, leaves, oil, and bark to address skin care issues like rashes, infections, wounds, acne, and more. Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a medicinal herb that contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties as well as potent antioxidants that are considered good for a skin detox. The best part is – it is easily accessible. So, scroll down to understand how neem may help boost your skin health, and check out the easy-to-prepare neem face pack recipes for different skin types and issues.

Neem Face Pack Benefits

The benefits of neem for both skin and hair are extensive, making neem face packs a convenient must-have in your skincare routine for a clear and healthy complexion. There have been a few studies and research that hails neem and its extracts as a one-stop-solution for all the pesky skin issues.

• A study reveals that neem oil can treat signs of aging that includes wrinkles, dryness, and thinning of the skin. The study was conducted on hairless mice that were exposed to UVB rays (1).

• Neem oil is effective in treating acne. It contains lecithinⁱ  A class of fatty substances found in plant and animal tissues that are vital for human body cells. and solid lipid nanoparticlesⁱ  They are primarily composed of solid lipids, emulsifiers, and solvents and are useful for gene delivery and anticancer medications. that kill acne-causing microbes (2).

• Another study published in Brazilian Journal of Microbiology reveals that Neem extracts have antifungal properties. It’s anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, contains antioxidants, and has anticarcinogenicⁱ  The property of any substance to inhibit an agent capable of causing cancer and prevent cancer. and antimutagenicⁱ  The property of any compound to reduce or even eliminate the mutation-causing effects of potentially dangerous chemicals. properties (3).

• Neem is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E. And that’s why neem oil can penetrate deep into your skin to treat dryness and provide nourishment. Also, it boosts collagen production, which gives you younger looking skin (4).

Neem is truly a magical herb. Here are a few face pack recipes that are suitable for all types of skin and that will help you bid farewell to your skin issues.

DIY Neem Face Packs To Try At Home

1. Neem And Lemon Face Pack For Oily Skin
2. Neem And Papaya Face Mask For Face Whitening
3. Neem And Turmeric Face Pack For Dry Skin
4. Neem Face Pack For Dark Spots
5. Neem, Curd, And Gram Flour For Acne Scars
6. Cucumber And Neem Face Pack For Pimples And Scars
7. Oatmeal, Milk, Honey And Neem Face Pack For Anti-Aging Benefits
8. Neem, Rosewater, And Sandalwood Face Pack For Clear Skin
9. Neem And Fuller’s Earth Face Pack For Glowing Skin
10. Neem Powder, Garlic, And Coconut Oil Face Pack For Skin Infections
11. Neem And Multani Mitti Face Pack For Radiant Skin

1. Neem And Lemon Face Pack For Oily Skin

You Will Need

• 2 teaspoons powdered neem leaves (dry the leaves in the shade and then powder)
• 2 teaspoons rose water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Method

1. Blend all the ingredients in a bowl and make a smooth paste (you can add another teaspoon of neem powder to get the desired consistency).
2. Apply the paste all over your face. Scrub gently and leave it to dry.
3. Wash with cold water.

How It Works

The lemon has astringentⁱ  A substance that contracts tissues or skin cells by removing water from them, causing tightening. qualities that reduce oiliness and neem helps in killing bacteria and microbes.

2. Neem And Papaya Face Mask For Face Whitening

You Will Need

• 7-8 neem leaves
• ½ cup mashed papaya (ripe one)

Method

1. Make a paste of the neem leaves and add it to the mashed papaya. Blend well.
2. Apply it all over your face.
3. Massage it for a few minutes and then leave it to dry.
4. Wash off.

Quick Tip

To make neem paste, soak the neem leaves in hot water for about half an hour or till they soften and then grind them.

How It Works

Papaya face packs are great, especially when it comes to purifying and rejuvenating the skin. Papaya works on your blemishes and dark spots and reduces their effect while neem helps you get rid of acne scars.

This soothing mask makes your face brighter.

3. Neem And Turmeric Face Pack For Dry Skin

You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon neem paste (boil the leaves, then make a paste)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric paste (you may grind raw turmeric or use cosmetic turmeric powder)
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil (unrefined)

Method

1. Add all the ingredients and make a thick paste.
2. Apply it all over your face and neck.
3. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash.

How It Works

Neem and turmeric mask contains skin purifying, antibacterial and antifungal properties that combat dryness of the skin, cleansing it properly.

4. Neem Face Pack For Dark Spots

You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon paste of neem leaves
• 2 tablespoons yogurt

Method

1. Crush the neem leaves and make a paste.
2. Mix it well with yogurt.
3. Apply it all over the face and neck and leave for drying.
4. Wash with cold water.

How It Works

Yogurt helps in clearing dark spots, blemishes, and gives your skin an even tone. Apart from that, it soothes your skin, reduces acne spots, minimizes rashes, and aids skin rejuvenation.

5. Neem, Curd, And Gram Flour For Acne Scars

You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon powdered neem leaves
• 1 tablespoon gram powder
• 1 teaspoon curd.
• 1 teaspoon water (optional)

Method

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and mix. Make a thick paste.
2. Apply the paste all over your face and neck. Gently massage.
3. Leave it to dry and then wash.

How It Works

The gram flour scrubs the dead skin cells off your skin and clears the pores. Neem gives you clear skin, and kills all the germs. The yogurt softens and moisturizes the skin along with clearing all the blemishes. Using neem powder for the face with gram flour can also help with extremely oily skin.

6. Cucumber And Neem Face Pack For Pimples And Scars

You Will Need

• ½ cup grated cucumber (chill it with the pulp)
• 1 teaspoon crushed neem leaves
• 1 teaspoon argan oil (optional)

Method

1. Mix both the ingredients in a bowl and make a paste.
2. Use your fingers to apply it all over your face.
3. Do not rub, leave it to dry.
4. Wash it off after at least 20-30 minutes.

How It Works

Cucumber has a cooling effect on your skin. The neem leaves and the argan oil works on your acne and kills all the bacteria. This prevents further growth of the acne.

7. Oatmeal, Milk, Honey And Neem Face Pack For Anti-Aging Benefits

You Will Need

• ½ cup oatmeal
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 teaspoons neem paste (crush the leaves or use dried neem powder)

Method

1. Put the oatmeal in a bowl and mix milk, honey, and neem paste (or powder, whatever you are using).
2. Blend it well and apply all over your face.
3. Gently scrub in a circular motion and then leave until it dries.
4. Wash it off with cold water.

How It Works

Oatmeal contains vitamins and minerals and is a great scrub. It removes all the dead skin cells without harming your skin. Milk softens and moisturizes the skin, and so does honey. And the antioxidants present in neem helps in removing fine lines, wrinkles, and signs of aging.

8. Neem, Rosewater, And Sandalwood Face Pack For Clear Skin

You Will Need

• 9-10 neem leaves
• 1 teaspoon rosewater
• ½ teaspoon sandalwood paste or powder

Method

1. Boil the neem leaves and then make a paste.
2. Add sandalwood powder/paste and rosewater to it.
3. Mix it well and apply on your face.
4. Leave until it dries.
5. Wash with cold water.

How It Works

A sandalwood mask works like magic in toning your skin, reducing fine lines, and controlling oil production. Neem unclogs the pores and reduces acne, acne scars, and dark spots. This face pack works best for those with oily skin. However, anyone can use it to get clear skin instantly.

Quick Tip

Apply a hydrating moisturizer after using this face pack if you have dry or combination skin.

9. Neem And Fuller’s Earth Face Pack For Glowing Skin

You Will Need

• 5-6 neem leaves
• 5 basil leaves (tulsi)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ½ cup Fuller’s earth (multani mitti)

Method

1. Crush and grind the neem and basil leaves.
2. Add honey to the paste and then add the mixture to the fuller’s earth.
3. Blend well (you may add water to get a paste-like consistency).
4. Apply the paste all over the face and neck and leave it for 15-20 minutes.
5. Wash off by gently scrubbing it off your face.

How It Works

This is a great recipe as face packs with honey can create a powerful blend of antibacterial and moisturizing properties. Fuller’s earth scrubs off dead skin cells to make your skin soft. Basil and neem leaves kill harmful bacteria to give you clean and glowing skin.

10. Neem Powder, Garlic, And Coconut Oil Face Pack For Skin Infections

You Will Need

• 6-7 neem leaves
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (unrefined)

Method

1. Boil the neem leaves. Make a paste.
2. Heat the coconut oil and add the neem paste.
3. Crush the garlic cloves and add to the paste.
4. Apply it on the affected areas or all over the face.

How It Works

It is a widespread practice to use neem for eczema. In addition, garlic and coconut oil are also hailed as effective ingredients in treating skin issues like eczema and psoriasis. This face pack, combining the potent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of these three ingredients, can also be used on acne-prone skin to clean pimples and blemishes from your face.

11. Neem And Multani Mitti Face Pack For Radiant Skin

You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon of neem paste (made from boiled leaves)
• 1 teaspoon of multani mitti (Fuller’s earth) paste
• 1 teaspoon of coconut oil
• ½ tablespoon of honey

Method

1. Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl to form a thick paste.
2. Apply it to your face and neck properly. Avoid applying it very close to the eyes or eyebrows.
3. Let it sit for about 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Rinse it off with water.
5. Follow it up with a gentle moisturizer.

How It Works

The multani mitti and neem face mask may help remove excess oil and improve blood circulation, leaving your skin looking fresh and healthy (5), (6).

Riya Shah Talwar, a beauty vlogger, shares her experience and way of using a homemade neem face pack for her acne-prone skin. She says, “I’m adding a little bit of aloe vera gel to the neem paste and then mixing it well until it forms a smooth paste-like consistency and then applying this all over my face (i). She continues, “The neem is going to help to destroy all of the acne-causing bacteria and any kind of skin irritations or allergies that you have on your skin and aloe vera gel is going to help to cool and soothe your skin and calm it down.”

Why buy synthetic products when you can quickly prepare these excellent face packs at home? Do not ignore this humble herb as it has the key to achieving glowing and healthy skin that you always wanted!

Infographic: 5 Neem Face Packs You Should Try

Neem leaves have been used in traditional medicine due to their medicinal properties. Their rich fatty acid and vitamin E content helps in treating acne and skin dryness and improves overall skin health. We have rounded up 5 easy neem face packs you can incorporate into your skin care routine in the infographic below. Take a look!

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Can neem face packs be used on sensitive skin?

Neem face packs might cause adverse reactions on sensitive skin. According to Dr. Anju Methil, a dermatologist specializing in Cosmetic Medicine, it is best to do a patch test. She says, “Sensitive skin may react adversely to certain natural ingredients, including neem, due to its potent properties. A patch test is recommended before full application to gauge skin tolerance. Users with sensitive skin should seek formulations specifically designed to be gentle and hypoallergenic.”

Can neem face packs remove the mole on my face?

No. Neem is not a recommended option to remove mole on the face. Dr. Methil says, “Neem possesses no properties that would contribute to the safe or effective removal of moles. Moles should be evaluated and treated by medical professionals. The use of neem face packs for mole removal is not recommended.”

Can I use the neem face pack daily?

No, it is best to use a neem face pack only twice a week.

How many days does neem take to work on skin?

It may take about a week for neem to work on the skin. Use it regularly to see good results.

How do you store neem paste?

You can store neem paste in an airtight container. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

What is the best time to apply a face pack?

It is best to apply a face pack after a shower and before going to bed.

Does neem water expire?

Yes, neem water does expire. You can store it in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.

Illustration: Amazing Neem Face Packs For All Skin Types

Image: Dall·E/StyleCraze Design Team

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  Dr. Anju Methil, MD, DDV, is a cosmetologist and dermatologist with nine years of experience in the field. She specializes in injections and fillers for non-surgical facial contouring and has trained under top dermatologists and plastic surgeons across the world. Dr. Methil completed her postgraduation in Dermatology from DY Patil Hospital, Mumbai, and has received many awards for her contribution to cosmetic medicine.

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