A little more on Neem

http://www.morphemeremedies.com/neem.htm

A cornerstone of the Ayurvedic tradition, neem was known as sarva roga nivarin or "healer of all ailments" in prehistoric India. Today, in tropical regions around the world, neem is often called "the village pharmacy. Its principle constituents are nimbin, nimbinin and nimbidin.

It is used for external applications in skin diseases. Neem extracts possess antidiabetic, antibacterial and antiviral properties. The tree stem, root and bark possess astringent, tonic and antiperiodic properties. The bark is beneficial in fever and useful in cutaneous diseases. Neem's traditional use is based on its detoxifying benefits that help maintain healthy circulatory, digestive, respiratory and urinary systems. It is used for external applications in skin diseases. All parts of the plant yield b-sitosterol.

Neem is highly recommended for the effects it has upon the skin. It is advised to maintain a healthy glow on the skin. Due to neem's antibacterial properties, it is effective in fighting most epidermal dysfunctions such as

• Acne
• Psoriasis
• Eczema

Neem's function as a fungicide depends on the compounds gedunin and nimbidol in its leaf. After almost 4,500 years of almost continuous use, even the Indian equivalent of the FDA apparently believes that "anything from neem has to be good" (Larson, 1993)

neem oil and acne

http://www.acne-advice.com/products/skin_care/xynergy/neem_oil/index.shtml

Neem kills the bacteria that cause acne, spots and pimples and reduces redness and inflammation. Neem oil also has moisturising properties from its high fatty acid content that are great at reducing acne scars. People often wash with neem soap first, and then apply the neem oil to the affected areas. A few drops can be added to bentonite clay to make a very effective acne clay mask.

I hope this info has been helpful for all of you so far. I am expecting my products in a couple days and I document each day. I really hope this helps my skin!!