Neem oil is loaded with nutrients and is used in a variety of lotions, creams soaps and of course cosmetics. It is extremely beneficial for eczema prone skin and will benefit people who suffer from psoriasis and acne. Its astringent properties help to cure minor cuts and wounds. Probably, this is the reason ointments carry neem oil as it primary component. Neem oil helps to relieve dry and itchy skin.

Benefits Of Neem Oil For Skin :

• Protects Skin And Fights Ageing :
  • Neem contains high level of antioxidants which protect the skin from environmental damage.
  • It also contains carotenoids which provide high antioxidants that defend the skin against age promoting free radicals.
  • Neem oil is high in essential fatty acids and Vitamins. It gets easily absorbed by the skin and rejuvenates it and improves its elasticity.
  • With regular usage, neem also smoothens wrinkles and fine lines, thus fights the signs of ageing.

• Fights Acne :
  • Neem oil is ideal for acne prone skin because it clears up pimples and removes bacteria that cause break outs.
  • Neem oil contains aspirin like compound which removes the acne causing bacteria from the skin.
  • It also helps to reduce redness and inflammation.
  • The high fatty acid content in neem oil prevents and treats scar that occurs because of acne and is non comedogenic.
  • It can also be used as a face mask to remove the entire impurities ad tightens the pores.

• Relieves Symptoms Of Ezcema :
  • The root of eczema mainly lies in the genes and runs in the family. Neem oil helps to relieve eczema symptoms but cannot cure the root cause of eczema.
  • Since neem is particularly high in Vitamin E and fatty acids, it quickly penetrates the outer layer of the skin restoring the protective barrier and prevents moisture loss.
  • Its ability to reduce inflammation and heal abrasion soothes eczema irritation.
  • The nimbidin and nimbin compounds and the neem oil help to relieve redness and swelling. It also helps to heal dry and damaged skin.
  • Its antiseptic properties keep infections at bay.

• Fights Fungal Infections :
  • Fungal infections of the skin like ring worms, nail fungus and atheletes foot are quite common.
  • Neem being one of the most powerful anti-fungal agents available in nature makes for a good replacement for the over the counter creams that are available at the pharmacists.
  • The two compounds from the leaves of the neem responsible for this are the gedunin and nimbidol. These compounds destroy the fungi that causes this infection.
  • Tests have proven that neem oil is effective on 14 different cultures of fungi.