Skin15 min
Cooled Neem Leaf Face Rinse
Neem leaves are simmered in water, cooled, and patted on the face after washing. The rinse must not go in the eyes. It is a bitter kitchen rinse, not a treatment for infection or pimples.
About this neem leaf face rinse
A handful of neem leaves simmered in water and then cooled completely is an old kitchen rinse. After you wash the face, you pat the cool liquid on and let it dry. It smells bitter and can feel drying, so it is not a rinse for every skin type.
Keep it out of the eyes, the nose, and the mouth. It does not clear infection, and it is not a substitute for prescribed care. If the skin is weeping, very painful, or rapidly worse, skip the rinse and talk to a doctor.
Ingredients
- a handful of fresh neem leaves
- 2 cups water
- a strainer for the cooled neem water
How to prepare
- Rinse the neem leaves, simmer them in water for a few minutes, then take the pan off the heat.
- Cool the liquid completely and strain it. Use it only when it is no longer warm.
How to use
- Wash the face with plain water and pat it dry.
- Pat the cooled neem water on intact skin with clean hands or cotton. Keep it away from the eyes.
- Let it dry. Do not rub. Pour away leftovers the same day.
Helpful habits
- Label the bowl so nobody mistakes it for drinking water.
- If the skin feels tight afterward, do not repeat it the next day.
Precautions
- External use only. Do not drink this rinse, and do not get it in the eyes.
- Patch test on the inner arm and wait a day. Neem can feel harsh or drying.
- Do not use it on broken, cut, or sunburnt skin. If skin is weeping or very painful, see a doctor instead.
Frequently asked questions
Can this neem leaf face rinse go near the eyes?
- No. Keep it off the eyes, the eyelids, and the inside of the nose and mouth.
Should the rinse be warm?
- No. Cool it completely. Do not pat hot liquid on the face.
Will neem water treat pimples or infection?
- No. It is a bitter kitchen rinse, not a medicine for pimples, infection, or any skin disease.
