Melia azadirachta (Neem) leaf /flower extract
AKA: Neem Leaf /Flower Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Extract
Not Clean
Melia Azadirachta [Neem] Leaf /Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Meliaceae (Mahogany family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
90063-92-6
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Fights Bacteria
Skin Protecting
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Shields skin from damage
Traditional Use
One of the most important plants in Ayurvedic medicine for skin health, used for at least 4,000 years to treat acne, eczema, psoriasis, and fungal infections. Neem oil has been a staple in Indian traditional skincare and remains a primary remedy for inflammatory skin conditions.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Seed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Seed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Botanical Briefs: Neem Oil (Azadirachta indica).
Nina Patel, Michael Knabel, Jodi Speiser
Cutis, 2024
Botanical Briefs: Neem Oil (Azadirachta indica).
Patel N, Knabel M, Speiser J
Cutis, 2024
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR