Many people believe that Neem, if used properly, is the natural acne cure they have been looking for.  But, is Neem really good for treating acne and can it help cure it?

Neem has been around for over 4500 years and is native to India and Pakistan.  It grows in tropical and semi-tropical climate.

In East Africa Neem is often referred to as the tree of 40 because it is said to treat 40 different diseases.

In India, the tree is known as the “Divine Tree”, “Heal All”,  “Nature’s Drugstore”,  ”Village Pharmacy” and “Panacea for all diseases”.

What’s Special About Neem?

Products made from Neem have proven medicinal properties, some of those properties being anti-fungal, anti-diabetic, anti-bacterial, antiviral, anti-infertility, and sedative.

In Ayurveda medicine it is commonly prescribed for skin disease such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema. Because of Neem’s antibacterial properties – neem supplements can be taken to improve skin conditions such as acne.

Research regarding Neem

Department of Microbiology, King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, India.

Findings:  Neem showed statistically significant effects in suppression of two important cells that cause inflammation and contribute to the cause of acne.  Suppression of these cells caused an anti-inflammatory response to occur. Which means that the use of Neem can help with acne outbreaks and reduce inflammation associated with it.

You can find Need in most health food markets or you can get an acne product that contains Neem such as  ZenMed’s Dermacleanse acne treatment.  Although results may vary, your acne probably won’t be cured by using it alone.  It is becoming increasingly popular to use Neem as a natural acne treatment solution. Used in conjunction with other natural acne remedies this treatment can go a long way in reducing your existing acne outbreaks and preventing new acne from forming.

Can you really treat pimples naturally with honey?

The answer is yes!

However, you must be aware that not all honey is the same.  Honey is known to have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal fighting properties which has made it a remedy for treating acne problems for years.

If you’ve tried honey on your pimples before and it didn’t work it might be because the strength of acne fighting agents in the batch of honey you bought may not be effective.  You see, honey varies from batch to batch and region to region.

If you are looking to treat pimples with honey then you might want to look into a special kind of honey called Manuka honey.  This honey has many health benefits in addition to being a great treatment for acne. In fact,  it has been shown to be higher in anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory fighting agents than other kinds of honey.

There are also products on the internet that have honey in them. It is important to do your research on these products.  Most products do not contain enough honey in them to make them effective.  If might be worth it to invest in some high grade honey to get all the health benefits that come with it.   Treating pimples naturally with honey might be right for you, but you should always do your homework in order to find an the most effective home remedy that works for your skin.

You can download the “Ultimate Acne Guide” for more information on different kinds of acne treatments and natural remedies that might be right for you.