NEEM!!!!

I have battled acne since I was 10 years old, I'm 28 now. I can't stand having bad skin. Nothing has worked -- ProActive, skinID, etc. (I had not tried Differin or Accutane). Anyway on Friday at work I noticed that I had a HUUUUUUUGGGGGGEEEE pimple developing on my cheekbone. One of those ones that hurts to touch and you just know it's going to be there for a long time. Under my skin I could feel that it was nearly 1/2 inch in diameter. Those leave dark spots on my skin as well, so I hate those.

So when I went to pick up my henna at the Indian grocer, I saw this:

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The box says Gift Of Nature -- they ain't kiddin!

I'd heard about it from ChrsLvsBks, who is a user on here, so I picked it up and figured I'd slap some on that pimple.

I took it home, put about 1/2 a tablespoon in a bowl and mixed with with water to make a paste. Then I added a small dollop of yogurt and about a teaspoon of honey. I mixed it up and slathered it all over my face and let it dry.

WOW.

First of all, when I washed it off, the little grains of Neem were like an exfoliating scrub. It felt great. I got some in my mouth though, and it tasted really really bad.

Then before bed, I took a little more of the paste and smeared it on the big scary pimple, let it dry, and went to sleep. I did this Saturday night and last night as well.

This stuff is a godsend. The Neem has basically defeated the big pimple, but it also has made some blackheads actually disappear, and it is bringing any other pimples I had out and drying them up.
It's only been two days and this stuff has worked better than ANY thing I have ever tried for my acne.

USE THE NEEM!

I've been thinking about neem, and now I definitely want it ((:

@ Courtie - can't wait to try this, I have adult acne and like you mentioned, I have tried everything (Proactiv, Ambi, Differin, prescribed acne pills, etc... from the dr and nothing seems to work) they still come back...now I am on birth control and it works somewhat, but I still get them....hopefully, I will have great results with the Neem!

Neem oil was on my list for the gift exchange. I was debating using it in my OCM bottle. I just might have to add some. It smells horrible, but I'll try it.

Does it work for blemishes?

Beautifulyfe, everything I've read said that it works on acne. I did add a few drops to my OCM mixture and I'm still loving the method.

Thanks SisterBoyd I use the OCM as well so I guess I'll try it

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I love neem. I have the oil and plan on use a small drop in my oil cleanse. I also put a little drop in my conditioner and leave in. It's also good for growing hair. It's smells bad though. Like a strong peanut oil scent

Hi Ladies,

Is the Neem still working for you?

yes how is the neem working for you now?

@ BrownSkinDiva, I haven't used it. I was thinking about using if for my son. He gets the big pimples around his nose & proactive burns his face. So I was wondering if it was safe to work on my son he's 12.

Does anyone know if they sell it at whole foods or natural grocer?

I believe they sell it in Whole Foods...I'm not sure.

I use neem in my son's face wash and moisturizer that I make.

Face wash - castile soap (baby forumla), jojoba, neem, vitamin e and sometimes castor oil

Moisturizer - shea butter, aloe vera or gel, neem, jojoba, vitamin e, and castor oil

You shouldn't have a problem on your son's skin. But play with your mixes to see how they work. Make small batches first and then stick with what works.

Neem is also a natural birth control for both men and women. Haaaay! I have not tried it though.

I think the women use it externally and the men take a pill. I have not done much research on it yet but what I have read looks promising.

Interesting!

I just wanted to come to this board and say thank u thank u thank u! to 70's babygirl for recommending the skinlife for blemishes GIRL awesome product! cleared my face so well I havent tried the Neem yet but that skinlife wow!

jeca wrote:Does anyone know if they sell it at whole foods or natural grocer?

I know I am super late seeing this, but in case you still don't have an answer to this question, they do carry it. I saw it today. There is some in a small bottle with a medicine dropper and there is also a neem cream. The liquid is about $12.00 and the cream $15.00. Oh my, the smell is something I don't know if I could get used to. I was wondering for the people who use the neem powder, is it an obnoxious odor also? Also, has anyone tried it for eczema. I have it on my legs and was thinking of mixing a concoction.

I definitley wanted to try this. Where can I purchase either the powder or oil in Brooklyn? I never realized there was an oil that I could add to my products

For people using Neem. I am curious to know if the Neem powder is just as obnoxious smelling as the oil? Does anyone add another product to help mask the odor?

SisterBoyd, I'm going to try for my teenager. Thanks!