Neem Oil Benefits For Skin:
1) It’s Good For Your Health!
It contains many beneficial properties which are good for your health. These include anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and antioxidant properties.
It helps reduce inflammation and improves the immunity system. It reduces the risk of infection and increases resistance against viruses such as colds, flu and herpes virus. Neem oil is known to have antimicrobial properties too. This means it kills bacteria naturally without using any antibiotics or other drugs.
2) It’s Effective Against Acne Pimples!
Acne pimples are caused due to overproduction of sebum (oil). Sebum is produced when dead skin cells break down.
When these dead skin cells come into contact with each other they form clumps and then burst open causing pimple. Neem oil is effective at treating acne because it works by killing the bacteria responsible for producing pustules and blackheads. It also has a drying effect that prevents the skin from producing too much sebum. It also helps by preventing excess skin cell buildup.
3) It Can Help Prevent And Treat certain Cancers!
Some studies suggest that Neem can help prevent and treat cancer. The National Cancer Institute says it’s mechanisms are similar to some anti-cancer drugs.
The extract may reduce the size of certain cancers and help destroy others. It can also prevent the formation of blood vessels that feed growing tumors. This process is known as “vascular disruption”.
4) It Can Help your Skin Age Gracefully!
As you get older your skin gets thinner and can be easily damaged. It loses its elasticity and collagen production decreases.
This causes wrinkles and the appearance of age spots. Applying a thin layer of neem oil can help protect your skin. It’s packed with antioxidants and nutrients that improve the appearance of your skin. It is also very effective as an anti-aging treatment.
5) It Can Help Protect Your Skin From The Sun!
The sun’s ultraviolet rays can damage your skin in a process known as oxidative stress. It causes free radicals to form which damage the skin cells and can lead to things like wrinkles and cancer.
There is evidence that the antioxidants in neem oil can help prevent these free radicals from forming. Applying a thin layer of neem oil to your skin can help protect it from the sun’s harmful rays.
6) And The Number One Neem Oil Benefit Is.
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It tastes bad! This might sound strange but a lot of studies have shown that something with a bad taste is more likely not to be ingested by children or animals if swallowed.
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