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Neem Extract

Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract · Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract · Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

A plant from India’s traditional medicine used in acne and scalp products. Skip it in pregnancy, while breastfeeding or trying to conceive.

What it does

Neem has a long history in Ayurveda, India’s traditional medicine. Lab tests show it fights bacteria and fungi, and small studies suggest it helps acne-prone skin. Its strong garlicky smell keeps amounts low, and it often appears in scalp and acne products.

The EU’s ingredient database lists it as a skin conditioner, its general term for an ingredient that keeps skin in good condition.European Commission, CosIng (© European Union, CC BY 4.0) · uses put in plain words by Drop ↗

The evidence, graded

strongNeem (Azadirachta indica) is contraindicated during pregnancy. Animal and primate studies document antifertility and abortifacient activity; human clinical safety data is absent.Patil 2021 · Phytomedicine ↗

Graded per the methodology: strong · moderate · emerging · expert consensus. A weak source on a strong claim gets the weaker label.

Also known as

azadirachta indica

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