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Neem Extract
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract · Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil · Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract · Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractSoothing
Indian-tradition leaf and seed extract. Distinctive scent; antimicrobial and antifungal reputation.
What it does
Neem has a long Ayurvedic-tradition history for skin care. Modern evidence supports antimicrobial and antifungal activity in lab assays, and small studies suggest benefits for acne-prone skin. The strong garlic-sulfur scent is the practical limit — most cosmetic neem use is at low percentages. Often appears in scalp products and acne-positioned formulations.
The evidence, graded
strongNeem (Azadirachta indica) is contraindicated during pregnancy. Animal studies and primate work document antifertility, abortifacient, and uterotonic 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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