13/03/2026
Episode 3 — Grandma’s Nuskhas vs Science: Neem & Multani Mitti for Acne 🌿
These two ingredients have been used for generations to manage oily skin and breakouts.
And there is some science behind it.
Neem contains compounds like azidaractin,nimbidin and quercetin, which have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that may help calm mild acne.
Multani mitti (Fuller’s earth) works mainly by absorbing excess oil and impurities, which can temporarily reduce shine and clogged pores.
But here’s the catch:
Used too frequently, they can strip the skin barrier, leading to dryness, irritation, and sometimes even more breakouts. Neem can be cause irritant dermatitis if used alone or in a concentrated form.
So while they may help with oil control, they don’t target the main drivers of acne the way medical treatments do.
At the most they can be adjuvants in the form of facewashes or masks in your acne fighting journey not stand alone treatments!
Tradition decoded.
Science applied. 🔬
Grandma’s Nuskhas vs Science
