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Neem oil and Karanja oil have similar properties,
which make them to refer as cousins. Both
these oils constitute compounds having medicinal
values, and they were used in most of the
treatments. Thus the Neem and karanja tree
were considered as nature's gifts to the
human race. Neem
oil is derived either from the seeds
or from the leaves of the tree, whereas
Karanja
oil is extracted particularly from its
seeds. The physical properties of the cousins
seem to be identical. They have an exception
between them that Neem oil is edible but
Karanja oil is not so. When we consider
the fact of skin care in special, these
oils have a wonderful solution for the skin
infections and ailments.
Firstly, considering Neem oil, it constitutes
rich fatty acids and vitamin E thus this
makes it a tremendous skin moisturizer and
has the capability of restoring the skin
elasticity. It can be apt to the treatment
of dry and cracked skin. Neem oil is well
known for its anti-bacterial property so
it can obviously be used for wounds and
acne infections. In addition it has the
characters of anti-inflammations thereby
it serves as a key solution for the disorder
like eczema. It keeps the skin protected
from the parasitic attack by its strong
foul smell.
A recipe of Neem oil for skin
care:
- Mix Neem oil with some skin cream or
lotion which is antiseptic in nature.
- Try to apply it over the skin to keep
the skin smooth from drying.
Note: Make sure Neem oil is not applied
without any skin supplement because raw
use of neem oil can cause mild skin irritation
when exposed to sunlight depending upon
its concentration.
Secondly, Karanja oil which has high content
of omega nine fatty acids in particular
that is easily absorbed by the derma layer
making the skin healthy and bright. Karanja
oil is widely used in the manufacturing
of beauty products, especially in facial
lotions.
Karanja has the capability of treating psoriasis,
rheumatism, acne, scabies and skin ulcers.
It is recognized as the best Ayurvedic medicinal
oil next to Neem and thus used either in
combination with Neem oil or in separate.
Karanja oil also plays a major role in the
skin care treatment of pets. Mixing an ounce
of Karanja oil with Neem oil with the skin
shampoo or lotion for pets can be effective
in eradicating the ticks and mites holding
over the skin of pets.
Author: Adam Teaser - Neem oil articles
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