Neem oil skincare recipes

We have three neem oil skin recipes for you that deal with different skin problems. The first recipe that we have for you is a recipe for acne.

For this recipe you need 1 oz of neem oil, 1 oz of jojoba oil, 10 drops of tea tree oil and 5 drops of lavender oil.  Combine all the ingredients in a small glass bottle or dropper. Close the bottle tightly and mix well by shaking the oils.

Now cleanse your face and apply a small amount of this mixture to the affected area of the skin. You can use a cotton swab or your fingertips to do so. Leave the treatment overnight. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser.

The jojoba oil in this recipe is a carrier oil and is used to dilute the essential oils present. Jojoba oil does not clog your skin pores and can also moisturize and nourish your skin. The neem oil will kill the bacteria that cause acne and the essential oils have anti-inflammatory properties that will reduce swelling from pimples.

The second recipe that we have is that of a moisturizer. For this moisturizer we need ½ cup of organic coconut oil, ¼ cup of neem oil and 10 drops of your favourite essential oils. Use a double boiler to melt both the coconut oil and neem oil together. 

Remove it from heat and allow the combined mixture to cool. At this point add your favourite essential oil. Pour this mixture in a clean glass jar and let it cool.

Now to use the moisturizer, apply a small amount to your skin and massage gently. The neem oil will attract moisture in your skin and the coconut oil will help to lock the moisture. The essential oil is added for its moisturizing effects and to hide the smell of neem oil.

Our third and final recipe is for skin aging. Neem oil is rich in anti-oxidants which can reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots. This will make you look younger than your age. Given below is simple recipe for neem oil serum.

For this serum you need ½ oz of neem oil, ½ oz of sweet almond oil, 10 drops of rosehip oil and 10 drops of vitamin E oil. In a clean glass bottle combine all the ingredients and mix them well by shaking. Store the bottle in a cool dark place away from heat and sunlight.

Cleanse your face and apply a few drops of this serum to your face and neck. Massage the serum in gentle circular motions. Do this in the morning and evening after cleansing your skin.

The anti-oxidants in the neem oil will fight against signs of skin aging, while the sweet almond oil will moisturize your skin. Vitamin E oil is also rich in anti-oxidants. All the ingredients make this serum a nourishing serum.  

Now one point to remember is to test any new skincare product. You have to apply the above products first on a small area of your skin and wait for 24 hours to check for any skin allergies like irritation and swelling. If there are none then proceed to use it on your face.

In conclusion

We have three recipes for acne treatment, moisturizing and skin aging that you can use to derive the skin benefits of neem oil.