Neem and ajwain help regulate oil production naturally by acting on androgen receptor pathways, while yogurt and milk’s natural AHAs gently cleanse without disrupting lipid balance. This prevents greasy buildup while keeping the skin barrier intact—perfect for oily yet sensitive skin types.

Neem and tea tree offer broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, effectively suppressing the growth of acne-triggering microbes while reducing redness and inflammation. Ajwain’s thymol content adds a second layer of antibacterial action, especially potent against biofilms in blackheads and whiteheads.

The natural enzymes in yogurt and the lactic acid in raw milk gently break down stubborn keratin plugs over time. Bentonite clay and besan (gram flour) help by soaking up excess oil and lifting out deep-set impurities. Together, this blend offers both gentle enzymatic and physical exfoliation—leaving your pores visibly cleaner, clearer, and less prone to blackheads.

Inflammation is at the core of every pimple. Lepa with inflammatory effects through neem and marigold and milk proteins and vetiver calm skin reactivity. Yogurt's zinc content and probiotics support faster repair, reduce post-acne redness, and prevent hyperpigmentation. The result is calmer, less reactive skin that heals faster with fewer marks left behind.

Many acne treatments damage the skin barrier, leading to sensitivity and rebound issues. Lepa, while detoxifying and antimicrobial, nourishes with milk lipids, sesame oil. It also support ceramide production and barrier repair, allowing oily skin to stabilise naturally over time. Balanced skin produces less sebum, heals faster, and resists further acne formation.

Vetiver and ajwain stimulate blood flow, enhancing nutrient delivery and toxin removal, reducing bloat, a clearer tone, and diminishing pore visibility. By addressing both the internal and external factors of congestion, lepa clears skin holistically, not just temporarily.

As the lepa sets, it forms a soft barrier that traps warmth and moisture, gently boosting blood flow and lymphatic drainage. This warm, moist micro-climate mimics the skin’s natural healing state, speeding up detox and preparing skin to absorb nutrients better.

Occlusion softens the skin’s barrier lipids, making it more permeable without damaging it. This allows deeper delivery of essential nutrients like phytoactives, fatty acids, and lacto-compounds to skin cells.

The warmth boosts microcirculation, waking up capillaries for better oxygen and nutrient delivery. This energises skin cells, supports collagen production, and flushes out toxins—revitalising skin from within.

With the skin more receptive, it absorbs vitamins, enzymes, and herbal actives more efficiently. These nutrients target cell renewal, inflammation, pigmentation, and barrier repair for visibly healthier skin.

As the lepa dries, it helps restore the skin’s natural pH and seals in actives. Ferments and enzymes support good bacteria, reduce puffiness, and calm hidden inflammation that dulls the skin.

After removal, skin looks smoother, circulation stays high, and it’s primed for hydration. With cell activity boosted and the barrier reset, skin reflects light better—revealing a radiant glow.

Androgen hormones stimulate sebaceous glands to produce excess oil, which mixes with dead skin cells and clogs pores, setting the perfect stage for acne. Regulating oil production with ingredients like neem, tea tree, or mulethi helps reduce pore congestion and the likelihood of breakouts.

In acne-prone skin, keratinocytes (skin cells) don’t shed properly and accumulate within pores, forming microcomedones. This buildup traps sebum, leading to non-inflammatory (whiteheads/blackheads) and inflammatory acne. Daily gentle exfoliation with AHAs or fruit enzymes can prevent blockages and maintain healthy skin turnover.

The anaerobic bacteria thrive in clogged, oil-filled follicles, releasing inflammatory mediators that trigger swelling, redness, and pus-filled pimples. Using antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agents like tea tree oil, neem oil can inhibit bacterial growth and reduce inflammation.

Once the follicle wall breaks due to pressure or an immune response, the surrounding skin tissue becomes inflamed. This inflammation intensifies redness, swelling, and pain. Calming ingredients like aloe vera help soothe irritation and speed healing.

Hormonal fluctuations - from menstrual cycles, PCOS, stress, or puberty - can spike androgen levels, leading to excess sebum and cystic breakouts. At the same time, dietary and lifestyle factors like high-glycemic foods, dairy, and inflammation-inducing habits can further drive oil production and acne. Supporting hormonal balance with adaptogens like ashwagandha and adopting a low-glycemic, anti-inflammatory diet rich in antioxidants, omega-3s, and zinc can help manage acne at its root.

Stripping the skin of its natural oils through harsh cleansers or overwashing can impair the lipid barrier, causing rebound oil production and sensitivity. Using a mild, pH-balanced cleanser and restoring moisture with non-comedogenic hydrators like aloe vera helps preserve barrier health and prevent acne cycles.