5 neem masks you need to try ASAP!

Healthy skin is not so hard to achieve if one’s willing to commit and take care of it diligently. While skincare products may work their magic, there are some easily accessible things you can use to concoct your own pastes and masks to combat oily, dull, or acne-prone skin.

One of these ingredients is neem...Yes, the ones you see growing on just about any curb or street. We have all heard about the countless uses of neem but what’s interesting is that it can be a skincare staple to introduce antioxidant, antiseptic and antibacterial properties into your routine! Not just that, but it’s also a great source of Vitamin E and good fatty acids to combat skin ageing, fine-lines and wrinkles.

As compiled from Pinkvilla here are five neem face masks hat you need can try at home.

1) Neem and papaya

You will need 10 neem leaves and half a cup of mashed papaya. Put everything in a grinder and work it into a smooth paste. Apply to your face and massage it in for five minutes before leaving it to rest for 10 minutes. Rinse with cold water.

2) Neem and turmeric

Take 10 neem leaves and boil them all. Next, grind them into a smooth paste and add two spoonfuls of turmeric and half a spoon of olive oil to the paste. Mix it all together and apply a thin layer and allow it to dry before you wash it off.

3) Neem and yoghurt

Prepare a neem paste as mentioned above and take two spoonfuls of it. Add four spoons of yoghurt to the paste and work into a good mix before applying all over your face and neck. Let it dry and then wash off with lukewarm water.

4) Neem, gram flour and honey

Take four spoons of neem leaf paste and add two spoons of gram flour in to it. Next, add one spoonful of yoghurt and half a spoon of honey. Mix it well into a smooth paste and apply all over you face. Let it dry before you wash it off.

5) Neem and aloe vera

Two spoons of neem leaf paste will work for this one. To this, add one spoon of fresh aloe vera gel and some drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix it well and apply on your face and neck. Massage it in for a few minutes before letting it rest for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water.