How to Make Fresh Neem Leaves Paste

Co-authored by Hunter Rising

Last Updated: September 9, 2021 Tested

Neem paste is useful for applying to your skin for alleviating a variety of skin disorders, including itching and blemishes. It can also make a pleasant facial.^{[1]
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Ingredients

Method 1:

Fresh neem leaves

Method 2:

Neem paste
Turmeric powder
Water
Gram flour
Milk

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Fresh neem leaves paste

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Collect fresh neem leaves. Soak the neem leaves in mildly hot water until they soften.
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Place the neem leaves into a mortar and pestle and grind the leaves into a paste.^{[2]
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Use the paste by applying it to the skin area you're wishing to improve, soften or cleanse. Leave it there for 20 minutes or until it has nearly dried.
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Rinse off with fresh, cold water and dab the skin dry or leave to air dry. Your skin should look and feel refreshed. Repeat as often as wished.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Neem-turmeric paste

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Add some turmeric powder to freshly made neem paste in a bowl. Add water, gram flour and milk to it. Mix the ingredients gently.
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Apply all over the face. Leave for 15 minutes; this gives it plenty of time to do its job.
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Gently wash away with water. Wipe dry with a cotton cloth. You will be left with soft, smooth and bright skin.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I use the paste?

Community Answer

Apply the paste directly to your skin to relieve things like itching. You can also use it as a facial.
Question

Can I use neem leaves for whitening my skin?

Community Answer

For this, you can search on YouTube and Google too, because they will show how to do this in a detailed manner.
Question

How often should I use the neem paste?

Community Answer

You may use neem paste up to three times a week.

Warnings

If you have not applied neem paste to your face before, do a skin patch test to be sure you're not allergic to it or that you don't have any other negative reactions.^{[3]
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