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The Neem Research
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Acne

Neem kills the bacteria that cause acne and reduces the inflammation that makes it so noticeable. Neem-based creams have even improved the appearance of people who have reddened skin from acne that ended years before. To prevent and heal acne, first wash with neem soap, then use a neem face pack to soothe and tighten the skin. Finally, apply a neem-based cream to moisturize and condition the skin.

Suggested Product:
Neem Soap
Neem Salve
Pure Neem Creams with organic aloe

Diaper Rash

If your baby already has diaper rash, wash the baby's skin with neem shampoo or soap and dry with a clean towel. Then apply a neem-based lotion or neem leaf powder to soothe the baby's skin, prevent diaper rash and to keep the baby's skin protected from moisture.

Suggested Product:
Neem Soap
Neem Shampoo
Neem Leaf Powder
Pure Neem Lotion with organic aloe

Eczema

The broad range of beneficial effects neem has on skin makes it one of the better treatments for eczema (atopic dermatitis). It moisturizes and protects the skin while it helps heal the lesions, scaling and irritation. Neem can also take the place of oral medications and injections that may have strong side effects or cause liver damage or birth defects. It is perhaps the best and safest alternative for treating eczema.

Though neem seed oil is preferred because of the concentration of active compounds, topical applications of even the weaker leaf extracts have cured acute eczema (Singh, 1979). For difficult cases, drink a mild neem leaf tea with a quarter teaspoon of pepper twice a day until the symptoms disappear (Puri, 1993).

Note: It should be noted that skin rashes sometimes get worse before they get better, as the heat and toxins are being dispelled from the body.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of Neem Oil to very warm bath water and soak for 20 minutes. (4 oz. of neem oil = approx. 40 baths.) Do this for the first 7 days.

Wash with neem soap.

Gently towel dry and apply neem lotion to affected areas. Reapply neem lotion 2 or 3 times a day.

Adults can take 2 or 3 Neem leaf capsules daily for 2 to 3 weeks to boost their immune system, oxygenate and increase blood circulation. Capsules are generally not necessary for children 9 and under.

Suggested Products:
Neem Oil
Neem Salve
Neem Soap
Pure Neem Lotion with organic aloe
Neem Leaf Capsules – 2 capsules, twice a day

Skin Ulcers

Skin ulcers should be washed with a neem soap and covered with a neem lotion. For individual ulcers, apply neem leaf extract or damp whole leaves to the skin ulcer and cover with a gauze bandage overnight or until it is healed. Replace the bandage and extract daily. Drink two neem leaf teas daily for three days in severe cases.

Suggested Products:
Neem Salve
Neem Soap
Pure Neem Lotion with organic aloe
Neem Leaf Extract – 10 to 15 drops a day

Warts

Neem absorbs viruses and prevents them from infecting cells. Since warts are caused by viruses, neem is effective in treating them.

To treat the wart, cover it with whole neem leaves or soak the gauze portion of a small bandage with neem leaf extract or a neem based lotion and place it over the wart.

Change the bandage and reapply daily.

After a week, check the area to determine the progress of the treatment.

Suggested Products:
Fresh Neem Leaf
Pure Neem Lotion with organic aloe
Neem Leaf Extract – 10 to 15 drops, twice a day

Wrinkles

Creams containing neem oil can be used to prevent wrinkles by providing a natural skin protectant and moisturizer to the skin. Antibacterial compoundes in neem protect the skin while immune stimulating compounds help deeper layers of the skin fight any pathogens below the surface. These neem compounds help healthy skin retain its suppleness (Puri, 1993).

After washing and drying the skin, rub a few drops of neem based cream on areas that are particularly susceptible to drying and wrinkles.

To supplement the beneficial effects of neem oil, apply a face pack made from neem bark. As the face pack dries, the soothing compounds of neem bark are absorbed into the skin. This helps to reduce wrinkles and will make the skin feel smoother and appear younger. It is an astringent mixture that tightens the skin and is particularly useful for hyper-sensitive people.

Suggested Products:
Neem Oil
Neem Bark Powder
Pure Neem Cream with organic aloe

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