Skincare recipe for making neem balm for eczema & psoriasis. It’s all-natural and the oils in the recipe help soothe inflammation, itchiness, and flakiness. The most important ingredient in this product is neem oil, a natural anti-inflammatory.
Skin conditions of any sort can be uncomfortable, but eczema and psoriasis are probably two of the most irritating. Both are genetic auto-immune skin conditions that result in flaky, inflamed skin. It can itch and weep terribly and leave you feeling helpless and even embarrassed. If you or someone close to you suffer from one of them, then you’ll know just how much it can affect a person’s life. That’s why I created this recipe for neem balm.
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Outbreaks are often red and swollen and can appear on any part of the body. Hands, scalp, elbows, knees, and even your face. While affected skin can appear unsightly, the worst part is the pain and tenderness. There are a lot of products on the market to help, but if you’d like to try something completely natural, then this recipe is for you.
Making Homemade Neem Balm
This neem balm skincare recipe is for an all-natural oil-based balm that can help soothe itchy and inflamed skin. I created it as a way for people to make a high-quality soothing skin balm at home. The main active ingredient is pure neem oil, used traditionally in Ayurvedic medicine. In India, neem is seen as a heal-all, and it has many uses from top to toe. Its use in treating skin is probably one of its most well-known, though.
Soothing the Itch and Irritation
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There is no cure for eczema or psoriasis. Treatment of both is limited to controlling the severity of the outbreaks and soothing the symptoms. Keeping the skin clean and moisturized is the usual remedy; however, some of the prescribed medications and products can be harsh. One of these is the use of mineral oil and petroleum jelly on the skin. Both are by-products of petroleum (gas and petrol) production and while they do help the skin stay moist, they clog the pores and prevent air from reaching your skin.
The other treatment, which is more specifically for Psoriasis, involves sitting in a bath with the essence of coal tar. A close family member of mine has Psoriasis, and I can still remember the smell of these baths – it’s similar to the smell of tarmac being laid. Despite the fact of its origins, tar baths can be very effective. This cream could be used alongside other treatments, but please speak to your dermatologist to get the go-ahead first.
What is Neem Oil?
Extracted from the fruits and seeds of the neem tree, neem oil is a thick red or green oil that is not only highly moisturizing but is naturally antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and can provide external relief from pain and itchiness. Though its smell can be quite strong, its medicinal qualities are impressive, and it’s relatively safe to use as a self-prescribed treatment. In fact, the Indian culture has been using Neem oil for thousands of years for anything from skin diseases and inflammation to fevers and insecticides.
Handmade Neem Balm Recipe
Makes one 130 g pot. Alternatively, if you’re in Britain, you can purchase neem balm that I make myself. You can also make this balm along with all-natural neem oil soap. It’s rich and creamy and gives you that dose of neem even while you’re washing. The instructions make it pretty easy to make, too, and you’ll also find a DIY video showing all the steps just below. Also, some people may show sensitivity to Neem oil, so please do a skin patch test to make sure it’s right for your skin. Please also avoid using Neem oil if you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant in the immediate future.
- 40 g (1.41oz) Shea butter
- 30 g (1.06 oz) Cocoa butter
- 20g (0.70 oz) Castor oil
- 30g (1 oz) Sweet Almond oil* (alternative: Grapeseed or Sunflower oil)
- 10 g (0.35 oz) Neem oil**
- 1/4 tsp Vitamin E oil (optional)
- 3/4 tsp (3.6 g / 3.97ml) Lavender essential oil (optional and only if your skin doesn’t react with essential oils)
* For a more liquidy cream, add more liquid oil to this recipe
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** 10g of Neem oil will result in quite a strong-smelling and acting balm. If you’d prefer, you can reduce the amount by half to 5g to mask the smell and create a gentler product. Please also note neem can be quite strong, and if it’s placed on the skin undiluted, it’s possible that it can cause contact dermatitis.
Recipe for an All-Natural Cream for Irritated Skin.
1. Place the Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Castor oil, and Sweet Almond oil into a double boiler. You can also place them in a metal or glass bowl, which can be floated in a pan of hot water. The point of the double boiler (also known as a Bain-marie) is that you want to heat the oils slowly, evenly, and through an indirect heat source.
2. Melt the oils over medium heat until they are completely liquid. Stir well and place the bowl in the freezer for five minutes or until the oils thicken to the consistency of Castor oil and become slightly opaque.
3. Take the bowl out and beat it with a whisk, adding the essential oil, vitamin E, and Neem oil. The Lavender essential oil will help mask the scent of the neem and is also useful for encouraging skin cells to regenerate. Lavender essential oil is also soothing and anti-inflammatory.
4. Spoon the finished product into a container that is fitted with a lid. You can use the cream immediately after it has set solid.
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