Himalaya Acne-n-Pimple Cream - Review

Recent bad diet and low in-take of water gave me a bout of acne and I went back to a cream that had helped me earlier - the Himalaya Acne-n-Pimple Cream.

This is a quick review about this relatively effective and cheap cream that actually works.

Himalaya Acne-n-Pimple Cream

Himalay Acne-n-Pimple Cream

The cream comes in a travel friendly easy to use no-nonsense tube with a twist cap. A tube of 20gm is available at a price of Rs 45. The cream is creamy thick and has a non-greasy texture. 

Himalaya Acne-n-Pimple Cream

How To Apply Acne-n-Pimple Cream

All you have to do is wash your face and apply it over the pimples. If you apply it over night you will see that the pimple reduces in size. With regular use over the pimple you will see the pimple 80-90% healed after which it seems to stop working. It does not work on very small pimples but only seems to work on pus-filled or larger acne. It makes the skin feel very smooth and soft - so on some days I use it in place of a moisturizer (on my oily skin)

My all time favourite - Himalaya Herbals Neem Face Pack - review

If there is one product I swear by for my skin - its the Himalaya Herbals Neem Face Pack.

This face pack is specially targeted for people with an oily skin and who suffer from acne.

Yeah I know the tube is almost empty - I've been using this for around a year now and I can't stop raving about it.
As you already know from my previous posts I suffer from acne on and off. But no matter what horrible things all the other products I keep trying, do to my skin, the Himalaya Neem Pack seems to get things back under control.

The pack comes in different sized tubes. I have the largest size which is about 200gm. The label states that the pack is anti-bacterial (due to the neem content) and it helps control oil, cleans clogged pores and prevents pimples. It imparts a glow to the skin. (Click on the image to enlarge it)

 Directions for use are also clearly mentioned on the back. Since it is a ready-to-use pack you simply squeeze out the amount that you need and spread it on your face. The pack is dark green in color - mainly due to the neem content I think. It also has fuller's earth and turmeric.

The texture is thick so I suggest applying it to a slightly moist skin (just dab off water after washing your face - don't dry it completely). Spread the thick green paste all over your face and sit back and relax.

It takes about 10 minutes for the pack to dry but I like to keep it on for a bit longer. When it dries I can see it getting into my pores - I mean I can literally see where all my pores are. Once dry I moisten my skin again and scrub it off gently - I like to scrub instead of simply washing it off because that ways my skin gets a little extra cleaning. The instructions on the pack ask you to apply moisturiser after washing off the pack (because it is drying) but I have combination skin and have never felt the need to moisturise. I just let my squeaky clean skin breathe :)

This pack really works well for my skin - it dries out existing pimples, keeps the ones that are trying to form under check and makes the skin feel really nice.

Details at a glance
Packaging      : plastic tube with a flip cap
Texture            : thick

Fragrance      : very light neem like (I am so used to it I don't even realize the smell anymore)
Price              : Rs 115 for 100g (current price)

What I like:

·        Helps heal my skin

·        Makes my skin feel taught but not dry

·         Helps clean up clogged pores

·         Actually works as claimed

What I dont like:

·         Nothing - I love this face pack

Style Tip: When not using it as a pack you can take a small amount of this pack and rub it all over your face in a gentle circular motion - it acts like a scrub and really brings a glow to the face.